Hosted Alongside IOT Security World Summit Abu Dhabi 2026

IOT Security LeadershipExcellence Awards 2026

Honouring the Visionaries Securing the Future of Connected Infrastructure

23rd July 2026
Abu Dhabi
Why These Awards Matter

Recognising The LeadersSecuring The Future

As the UAE accelerates smart city expansion, sovereign cloud adoption, Industry 4.0 transformation, and AI-powered infrastructure, cybersecurity has become mission-critical for national resilience and digital trust.

Critical Infrastructure Security

Protecting vital national systems and assets from evolving cyber threats

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AI-Driven Cyber Defense

Leveraging artificial intelligence for predictive threat prevention

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Smart City Resilience

Ensuring secure operations across interconnected urban infrastructure

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Zero Trust Innovation

Implementing next-generation security frameworks and principles

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Industrial OT/ICS Protection

Safeguarding operational technology and industrial control systems

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National Cyber Governance

Supporting regulatory compliance and national security mandates

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Eligible Nominees

Who ShouldNominate

Celebrating innovators, decision-makers, and cybersecurity leaders driving the future of resilient digital infrastructure.

CISOs

CIOs & CTOs

Government Leaders

Smart City Authorities

OT/ICS Security Heads

Cloud Security Leaders

Infrastructure Operators

Energy & Utility Enterprises

Cybersecurity Vendors

AI Security Providers

Award Categories

ExcellenceRecognition Awards

Recognising industry pioneers, innovators, cybersecurity leaders, and technology providers transforming the future of IoT and digital infrastructure security.

CISO of the Year – Critical Infrastructure Security

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IoT Security Transformation Leader

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Smart City Cybersecurity Leadership Award

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AI-Driven Cyber Defense Leadership Award

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National Infrastructure Cyber Resilience Award

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Cloud & Data Security Leadership Award

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Industrial Cybersecurity Innovation Leader

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Cybersecurity Governance Excellence Award

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Critical Infrastructure Security Team of the Year

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Healthcare IoT Security Excellence Award

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Energy & Utilities Security Leadership Award

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Global Recognition

The UltimateMoment Of Recognition

The IoT Security Leadership Excellence Awards 2026 will be presented live on stage before an elite gathering of global cybersecurity leaders, government authorities, CIOs, CISOs, infrastructure operators, and enterprise decision-makers.

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Enterprise Decision Makers

Global Participation

Join the region’s most prestigious gathering of cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation leaders.

Award Nomination

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Nominator Details

Information about the person submitting the nomination

Nominations Open 2026

Recognise The LeadersSecuring The Future

Join the most prestigious cybersecurity recognition platform celebrating innovation, resilience, and leadership in IoT, smart infrastructure, AI security, and digital transformation.

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