QNA announces Payment Security Summit UAE 2025

QNA, in partnership with the PCI Security Standards Council and Associate Partners, Al Etihad Payments and ISACA UAE, is proud to present this year’s edition of the Payment Security Summit UAE 2025 (PSS – UAE).

Set to take place on 28th May 2025 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai, this premier event will bring together over 200+ senior leaders and experts from across industries to explore, discuss and redefine the future of secure digital payments.

As the digital economy accelerates, the need to secure cardholder data against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape has never been more urgent. PSS – UAE 2025 is designed to serve as a high-impact platform for CISOs, CIOs, CROs and senior professionals in Cybersecurity, IT, Compliance, Risk Management and Payment Processing from sectors such as Banking & Finance, Retail, E-Commerce, FinTech, Government and more.

Featuring a stellar line-up of speakers such as Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director of Middle East, India & South Asia, PCI Security Standards Council, Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer, Head – Information Security, Al Etihad Payments, Kapil Matta, Vice-President ISACA UAE Chapter and Philip Westgarth, Group CISO, Network International, among others, the summit will comprise a robust agenda including thought-provoking keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, and in-depth fireside chats, offering practical strategies and global insights to secure digital transactions.

Some of the themes include:

• AI and Machine Learning in Payment Security

• Adaptive Monitoring for Fraud Detection

• Emerging Cybersecurity Threats

• Aligning Global Standards with Local Regulatory Frameworks

“This summit is more than a gathering—it's a strategic initiative to shape the secure payment ecosystem of tomorrow,” said Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director of Middle East, India & South Asia, PCI Security Standards Council.

“By uniting top-tier professionals under one roof, Payment Security Summit – UAE 2025 promises to inspire action, drive innovation and help build stronger defences against evolving cyber threats.”

Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer, Head – Information Security, Al Etihad Payments, said: “As digital transactions continue to grow in both volume and complexity, the need for proactive and forward-thinking security strategies becomes critical. PSS – UAE 2025 presents a timely opportunity for industry leaders to collaborate, exchange insights, and collectively raise the bar for payment security across the region.”

Ankit Shukla, Managing Director, QNA, commented: “With PSS – UAE, we are proud to provide a platform where industry leaders, regulators, and innovators come together to address the evolving challenges of payment security. This summit will not only spotlight global best practices but also encourage regional dialogue that empowers organizations to build resilience and lead with confidence in the digital economy.”

PSS – UAE 2025 will host a distinguished group of payment security professionals including:

• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

• Chief Risk Officers (CROs)

• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

• Heads of Payments, Compliance, Digital Channels, and Information Systems

• Professionals from sectors including Banking, Insurance, Telecommunications, Utilities, Travel & Tourism, FMCG, and more.

Attendees can expect exclusive networking opportunities with industry pioneers and decisionmakers, cutting-edge insights into the latest trends and best practices, cross-industry collaboration to enhance regional and global payment security and engaging, interactive sessions focused on real-world solutions and future challenges.

This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the secure payment value chain — from compliance and governance to payment processing and cybersecurity innovation.

For more details visit the website- UAE - Payment Security Summit

Please reach out to us for any queries - info@qna-events.com