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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260919
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SUMMARY:GISEC Global\, Dubai
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be attending GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai from 16–18 September. Bringing together cybersecurity leaders\, organisations and technology providers from across the region and beyond\, the event will explore the latest developments shaping cyber security and digital resilience. While in Dubai\, CREST will also host a thought leadership event\, creating an opportunity to connect with members and wider industry stakeholders. Further details will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/gisec-global/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260824T145104Z
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SUMMARY:FDC Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be a Strategic Partner at FDC Summit 2026\, taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center from 22–24 September. The event brings together leaders\, innovators and decision-makers shaping the future of digital countries\, with a programme spanning cybersecurity\, AI\, telecoms\, data centres and other emerging technologies. A CREST representative will also join the speaker programme\, contributing expertise to discussions around building secure and resilient digital economies.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/fdc-summit-2026/
CATEGORIES:Africa events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260619T134653Z
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SUMMARY:ROOTCON 20 Philippines 2026
DESCRIPTION:ROOTCON 20 Philippines 2026\n  \nCREST is proud to support ROOTCON 20 as a Capture The Flag (CTF) Prize Sponsor\, reinforcing our commitment to developing cybersecurity talent and supporting the growth of the cybersecurity profession across the Philippines and the wider Asia Pacific region. \nROOTCON is the Philippines’ longest-running hacker and cybersecurity conference\, attracting cybersecurity professionals\, researchers\, ethical hackers\, students and technology enthusiasts from across the Philippines and beyond. The event brings together the cybersecurity community for technical presentations\, hands-on learning\, competitions and networking opportunities. \nTaking place from 23–25 September 2026 at Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines\, ROOTCON 20 provides an opportunity for attendees to engage with the cybersecurity community\, explore emerging threats and technologies\, develop practical skills\, and connect with peers from across the region. \nCREST at ROOTCON 20 \nAs part of our support for the event\, CREST will sponsor the prize for the ROOTCON Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. \nThe winning participants or team will receive a complimentary CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination voucher\, providing an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised cybersecurity certification and take the next step in their professional development. \nThe CPSA certification is an internationally recognised entry-level cybersecurity qualification that validates foundational security knowledge across topics including threats\, vulnerabilities\, attacks\, controls and security concepts. It provides a valuable foundation for individuals pursuing careers in penetration testing\, security operations\, vulnerability assessment and broader cybersecurity disciplines. \nBy supporting the ROOTCON CTF\, CREST is helping to encourage practical cybersecurity skills development\, professional growth and career progression within the Philippines cybersecurity community and across Asia Pacific. \nAbout CREST \nCREST is an international not-for-profit membership body that works with governments\, regulators\, organisations and cybersecurity professionals to raise standards and build trust in the cybersecurity industry. \nThrough internationally recognised certifications\, qualifications and accreditation programmes\, CREST supports the development of skilled cybersecurity professionals and helps organisations identify trusted cybersecurity service providers. \nCREST is proud to support community-led initiatives that help strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Philippines and around the world. \nWhy Attend ROOTCON 20? \n\nTechnical presentations from leading cybersecurity practitioners and researchers.\nHands-on learning opportunities and community-led activities.\nCapture The Flag (CTF) competitions and technical challenges.\nNetworking with cybersecurity professionals from across the Philippines and wider Asia Pacific region.\nOpportunities to explore cybersecurity careers\, certifications and professional development pathways.\nAccess to one of the Philippines’ most established cybersecurity communities.\nExposure to emerging cybersecurity threats\, technologies and industry trends.\n\nEvent Details \nDate: 23–25 September 2026\nLocation: Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines\nEvent Type: Cybersecurity Conference\nCREST Involvement: CTF Prize Sponsor \n  \nRegister \nTo learn more about the event\, view the agenda and register\, please visit the ROOTCON website.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/rootcon-20-philippines-2026/
LOCATION:Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Asia events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260901T121320Z
CREATED:20260901T103907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121320Z
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SUMMARY:CYSEC KUWAIT: Fortifying Kuwait’s Digital Horizon - Secure Evolve Prosper
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner of: \nCYSEC KUWAIT brings together government leaders\, C-Suite executives\, cyber specialists and regional innovators to shape a resilient digital future. Aligned with Kuwait’s Vision 2035\, the nation is accelerating efforts to diversify its economy\, modernise critical infrastructure and establish itself as a regional commercial and digital hub. \n30th September\nRadisson Blu Hotel\nKuwait City\, Kuwati
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/fortifying-kuwaits-digital-horizon-secure-evolve-prosper/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260824T144835Z
CREATED:20260722T151229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T144835Z
UID:10167-1791244800-1791417599@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:AI Everything Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be attending AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 6–7 October. The event brings together government\, industry and technology leaders to explore how AI is shaping national transformation\, business and the wider digital economy. CREST will be there to meet with current members and connect with organisations across the regional technology community. Further details on how to meet the CREST team will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/ai-everything-abu-dhabi/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTSTAMP:20260901T120807Z
CREATED:20260901T120807Z
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UID:10371-1791331200-1791417599@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:CYSEC KENYA: Defending the Digital Backbone of East Africa
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner at: \nCYSEC Kenya convenes senior government officials\, regulators\, CISO’s technology leaders\, critical-infrastructure operators\, innovators and academia to address the evolving cyber risk shaping Keny and the wider East African region. Across one day of keynotes\, expert-led panel discussions\, technical deep dives and real-world cyber simulations\, the event will spotlight practical defence strategies\, regional threat intelligence\, emerging technologies and collaborative frameworks to protect digital economies at scale. \n7th October\nGlee\, Nairobi\, Kenya
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-kenya-defending-the-digital-backbone-of-east-africa/
CATEGORIES:Africa events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260814T113514Z
CREATED:20260721T135706Z
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SUMMARY:CRESTCon UK Community Day: Incident Response and Security Operations Centre\, Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Join CRESTCon UK Incident Response(IR) and Security Operations Cent Community Day for a full day of insights\, collaboration\, and networking. \nHosted by CREST Focus Group chairs Benn Morris (IR) and Martin Riley (SOC)\, join us as we deep-dive into the topics of Incident Response & Security Operations Centre. Whether you are just beginning your career or are experienced in the field\, this event will offer great insights and a chance to meet with peers from across the industry. \nAcross the day we’ll be featuring expert tech talks\, networking opportunities\, and fresh insights into the tools\, techniques\, and trends shaping the field. \nSpeakers and final content is being confirmed and full details will be updated here shortly. \nThe day doesn’t end there! Stay for the networking drinks. \nWho should attend? \nWhether you’re early in your cybersecurity career or an experienced professional\, this event offers valuable insights into emerging trends and a great opportunity to connect with peers across the industry. \nAttendance \nOpen to ALL\nFREE for CREST Members and CREST Qualified Individuals (please contact events@crest-approved.org for a discount code) \nEvent Details: \nDate: Wednesday 14 October 2026 \nTime: 09:00 – 16:00 \nLocation: IET Birmingham: Austin Court\, Birmingham \nNetworking session: 16:00 – 19:00 \nReserve your place now. Entrance strictly reserved for booked attendees. \nSpeak at the event \nWould you like to speak at our event? We’re looking for a range of 20-30 minute presentations and 5‑minute lightning talks on the topics listed above. \nYou don’t need to be a seasoned speaker. Our community events provide a welcoming platform for diverse perspectives\, technical expertise\, innovative ideas and present an ideal opportunity to gain speaking experience. \nWhether you are just beginning your career in cybersecurity or are experienced in the field\, this event will offer a great opportunity to hear the latest insights on emerging trends that shape the industry\, and to meet with your peers from across the region. \nSubmit your session proposal here.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-uk-community-day-incident-response-and-security-operations-centre/
LOCATION:IET Birmingham: Austin Court\, 80 Cambridge Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:UK events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20260902T100811Z
CREATED:20260902T100811Z
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SUMMARY:CYSEC MENA: Uniting Kingdoms - Securing the Critical Infrastructure
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner of: \nTaking place in Amwaj Islands\, Bahrain this summit will convene the cybersecurity ecosystems of Bahrain and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. This pivotal forum will confront tomorrow’s threat landscape and translate regional ambition into actionable resilience. \nCYSEC MENA will explore how these neighbouring nations can harness investment\, innovation and regulation to build a shared cyber horizon where data-driven economies are secure\, threats are anticipated and collaboration becomes the north star. \n14th October\nThe Art Hotel & Resort\, Manama\, Bahrain
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-mena-uniting-kingdoms-securing-the-critical-infrastructure/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTSTAMP:20260814T111523Z
CREATED:20260721T135435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T111523Z
UID:10149-1792022400-1792108799@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:CRESTCon UK Community Day: Penetration Testing\, Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Join CRESTCon UK Penetration testing Community Day for a full day of insights\, collaboration\, and networking. \nHosted by CREST Focus Group chair Boglarka Ronto\, join us as we deep-dive into the topic of Penetration Testing. Whether you are just beginning your career or are experienced in the field\, this event will offer great insights and a chance to meet with peers from across the industry. \nAcross the day we’ll be featuring expert tech talks\, networking opportunities\, and fresh insights into the tools\, techniques\, and trends shaping the field. \nSpeakers and final content is being confirmed and full details will be updated here shortly. \nThe day doesn’t end there! Stay for the networking drinks. \nWho should attend? \nWhether you’re early in your cybersecurity career or an experienced professional\, this event offers valuable insights into emerging trends and a great opportunity to connect with peers across the industry. \nAttendance: \nOpen to ALL\nFREE for CREST Members and CREST Qualified Individuals (please contact events@crest-approved.org for a discount code) \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday 15 October 2026 \nTime: 09:00 – 16:00 \nLocation: IET Birmingham: Austin Court\, Birmingham \nNetworking session: 16:00 – 19:00 \nReserve your place now. Entrance strictly reserved for booked attendees. \nSpeak at the event \nWould you like to speak at our event? We’re looking for a range of 20-30 minute presentations and 5‑minute lightning talks on the topics listed above. \nYou don’t need to be a seasoned speaker. Our community events provide a welcoming platform for diverse perspectives\, technical expertise\, innovative ideas and present an ideal opportunity to gain speaking experience. \nWhether you are just beginning your career in cybersecurity or are experienced in the field\, this event will offer a great opportunity to hear the latest insights on emerging trends that shape the industry\, and to meet with your peers from across the region. \nSubmit your session proposal here.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-uk-community-day-penetration-testing/
LOCATION:IET Birmingham: Austin Court\, 80 Cambridge Street\, Birmingham\, B1 2NP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:UK events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261023
DTSTAMP:20260901T121224Z
CREATED:20260901T104937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121224Z
UID:10353-1792627200-1792713599@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:CYSEC UAE: Cyber Leadership - Powering the vision of a smart and secure nation
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner at: \nUniting government leaders\, technology innovators and industry experts under one mission: to empower the digital foundations of a Smart and Secure Nation.\nAs the UAE accelerates towards its National Digital Transformation Strategy and the UAE Centennial 2071 Vision\, cybersecurity stands as both a pillar of trust and a driver of innovation. Major investments in Ai-driven cyber defense\, cloud sovereignty and critical infrastructure protection demonstrate its commitment to setting new global standards in resilience and governance. \n22nd October\nRosewood Hotel\, Abu Dhabi
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-uae-cyber-leadership-powering-the-vision-of-a-smart-and-secure-nation/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTSTAMP:20260901T142654Z
CREATED:20260901T142654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T142654Z
UID:10375-1793059200-1793145599@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:Security First Jubail KSA: Protecting the Systems that Power the Country
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner at: \nSecurity First Jubail KSA \nA strategic forum for operational technology leadership – convening regulators\, CISO’s and industrial engineers at the heart of the Kingdom’s industrial corridor. \n27th October\, Intercontinental Hotel Al Jubail Resort
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/security-first-jubail-ksa-protecting-the-systems-that-power-the-country/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260901T121147Z
CREATED:20260901T105752Z
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UID:10357-1793750400-1793836799@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:CYSEC Egypt: A Connected Egypt Ready to Defend its Future
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner of: \nThe summit will address the priorities shaping Egypt’s digital future including secure digital government\, cloud and national data infrastructure\, OT and critical-infrastructure resilience\, financial fraud\, digital identity\, ransomware\, Zero Trust recovery and executive crisis leadership \n4th November \nThe St.Regis New Capital
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-egypt-a-connected-egypt-ready-to-defend-its-future/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTSTAMP:20260901T120839Z
CREATED:20260901T112647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T120839Z
UID:10368-1795046400-1795132799@www.crest-approved.org
SUMMARY:CYSEC OMAN: Shaping the Sultanates Destiny Through Absolute Cyber Resilience
DESCRIPTION:CREST are proud to be a supporting partner at: \nAs Oman accelerates its bold transition toward a digitally empowered economy under Vision 2040\, cybersecurity has become a strategic pillar of national growth\, resilience and global competitiveness. CYSEC Oman will serve as the definitive platform for navigating today’s complex threat environment. The event is a strategic convergence point driving public-private collaboration\, strengthening national cyber readiness and shaping Oman’s secure\, trusted and innovation-led digital future. \n19th November\nMuscat\, Oman
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/cysec-oman-shaping-the-sultanates-destiny-through-absolute-cyber-resilience/
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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