Arwa Alhamad

GM of Cybersecurity (CISO)

Ministry of Investment

Data & Cybersecurity Executive with 16+ years of experience. Board member and advisor shaping strategy, governance, and resilience. Speaker and advocate for digital resilience and innovation. Global Executive MBA, Misk 2030 Leader Graduate.

Speaker sessions

The AI Stack, End to End

This panel dives into the full AI tech stack from the data centers fueling computation, to the energy demands driving sustainability conversations, and the security layers protecting it all

14:55
Tue
02 Dec

Stage: Executive Summit

Sessions Type: Panel

Finding Clarity, Opportunity, and Leadership in Cybersecurity Chaos

Cybersecurity is never a straight path, it’s a mix of chaos and clarity, challenges that test your limits, and opportunities that can transform your entire career. In this session, Arwa Alhamad reveals the pivotal moments, failures, mentors, and mindsets that shaped her path to becoming a cybersecurity leader.Designed for students and early-career professionals, this talk uncovers the lessons that textbooks don’t teach: how to build credibility early, navigate complex environments, turn setbacks into opportunities, and grow into a trusted voice in the field.

15:30
Wed
03 Dec

Stage: Black Hat Campus

Sessions Type: Presentation

From Imposter Syndrome to Impact: Thriving as a Woman in Cyber

A practical conversation about confidence, self-advocacy, and overcoming obstacles in male-dominated spaces. Panelists share personal strategies for turning imposter syndrome into a driver of growth and innovation.

13:05
Thu
04 Dec

Stage: Woman in Focus

Sessions Type: Panel

Unbreakable: Forging Cyber Resilience and Lightning-Fast Incident Response in a Hostile World

Explores how to build systems and teams that stay strong under pressure and respond quickly when attacks hit. Learn practical steps to boost resilience and sharpen incident response in today’s hostile threat landscape.