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DEF CON at AICS – Where Innovation Meets Intrusion
In collaboration with DEF CON, the world’s most renowned cybersecurity conference, AICS brings and exclusive arena for cybersecurity minds to explore, challenge, and evolve.
Overview
AICS 2025 is all set to host cybersecurity professionals from across the globe in Bahrain. This conference offers a unique opportunity for attendees to share valuable experiences and top ideas on broad branches of topics in cybersecurity development, current trends and regulations, digital transformation, and key ways of managing organizations in today’s times. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you’ll be able to receive valuable insights and experience solutions that could make a great impact on your organization and your career path. The Conference will offer an atmosphere of “community spirit” where cyberspace professionals come together to learn, debate, exchange and explore best practices, real-life stories, strategies, and mind-opening ideas.Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, the National Cyber Security Center is hosting the third edition of the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS 2025). Organized in collaboration with DEF CON, the event is scheduled to take place from 5 to 6 November 2025 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. The event is officially organized by Faalyat, a leading company specializing in international event management. The event will bring together global cybersecurity specialists, decision-makers, and government and private sector entities.
AICS 2025 is all set to host cybersecurity professionals from across the globe in Bahrain. This conference offers a unique opportunity for attendees to share valuable experiences and top ideas on broad branches of topics in cybersecurity development, current trends and regulations, digital transformation, and key ways of managing organizations in today’s times. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, you’ll be able to receive valuable insights and experience solutions that could make a great impact on your organization and your career path. The Conference will offer an atmosphere of “community spirit” where cyberspace professionals come together to learn, debate, exchange and explore best practices, real-life stories, strategies, and mind-opening ideas.Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Prime Minister, the National Cyber Security Center is hosting the third edition of the Arab International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition (AICS 2025). Organized in collaboration with DEF CON, the event is scheduled to take place from 5 to 6 November 2025 at the Bahrain International Exhibition Center. The event is officially organized by Faalyat, a leading company specializing in international event management. The event will bring together global cybersecurity specialists, decision-makers, and government and private sector entities.
The conference will include:
- DEF CON Villages activities
- Demo Labs
- DEFCON GROUP BAHRAIN’s community of experts and students
- The third edition of the Capture the Flag competition
- BIBF’s technical initiatives and workshops to develop national cybersecurity skills
- Panel discussions and workshops presented by leading international cybersecurity experts
- A technical exhibition showcasing the latest global solutions and technologies