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GISEC (21-23 March / Dubai)
The FIC will be represented for the first time at GISEC with the constitution of a French delegation and the presence of a French pavilion during the whole event.
January 26, 2022
With more than 7,000 visitors from 70 countries and nearly 200 exhibitors, organised under the patronage of H.E. Dr Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity for the UAE Government, GISEC is the leading cybersecurity event in the Middle East. The 2022 edition will take place from 21 to 23 March 2022 at Dubai World Trade Centre.
For further information please contact the FIC team (contact@forum-fic.com).
https://www.gisec.ae/
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