NOMINATION HIGHLIGHTS

CyberQ stands out as a landmark global cybersecurity conference redefining how nations, industry leaders and practitioners prepare for the quantum and AI era. Organized by the Cyber Security Council (CSC), CyberQ is a strategic, execution‑driven platform shaping real‑world cyber readiness at national and international levels.

CyberQ convened 2,850+ attendees from over 80 countries, delivering 30+ hours of high‑impact content across executive, technical and innovation tracks. The conference uniquely bridged policy, technology and hands‑on execution, addressing one of the most critical challenges facing cybersecurity today: post‑quantum and AI‑driven threats.

A defining achievement of CyberQ was its recognition by Guinness World Records, setting five world records, including:
• Largest quantum computing conference attendance
• Largest post‑quantum cryptography lesson
• Largest AI cybersecurity operations lesson
• Largest cryptography lesson
• Most nationalities in a post‑quantum cryptography lesson

These milestones underscore CyberQ’s unparalleled reach and impact. The conference delivered measurable outcomes through:
• 15 strategic MOUs signed with government entities and global partners
• 25+ startups showcased and 15+ products demonstrated
• A CTF Hackathon engaging 780 participants with a 100,000 AED prize pool, strengthening next‑generation cyber talent
• Executive‑level dialogue shaping cryptographic agility, quantum‑safe migration, and AI‑driven cyber defense

CyberQ also featured globally recognized leaders, Nobel‑level expertise and senior government representation, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a global convener for cybersecurity governance and innovation.

In addition to the multiple tracks delivered, CyberQ hosted the Meridian conference, a 3-day convention hosting global cybersecurity leaders, government representatives and policymakers to discuss global cybersecurity, quantum and AI policies.

CyberQ is distinguished by the breadth and quality of its partners and participants, reflecting its role as a trusted global platform for cybersecurity dialogue in the quantum era. The conference is delivered in strategic partnership with the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), and benefits from notable presence and engagement from international and multilateral organizations including the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), UNESCO, Meta, NIST, and INTERPOL.

CyberQ also brings together leading global cybersecurity and technology providers such as AWS, QuantumGate, Dell Technologies, Check Point Software Technologies, and Palo Alto Networks, among others. This diverse participation enables balanced dialogue across policy, research, and industry, reinforcing CyberQ’s position as a conference where strategic direction, emerging threats, and practical solutions converge.

More than a conference, CyberQ is a platform for national readiness, global collaboration, and future‑proof security, setting a new benchmark for what a cybersecurity conference can achieve in scale and impact.