Abu Dhabi, UAE — Global AI Show 2025 is thrilled to welcome Dr. Ali Ismail Awad, Associate Professor of Cybersecurity at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), as a distinguished speaker at this year’s premier AI and cybersecurity summit, taking place 8–9 December 2025 at Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Awad is internationally recognized as one of the leading voices in cybersecurity, with groundbreaking research that is shaping the future of secure digital ecosystems.
A Globally Ranked Cybersecurity Authority
Dr. Awad has been consistently ranked among the top 2% of influential scientists worldwide from 2021 to 2025, a testament to his sustained impact across academic research, technological development, and cybersecurity innovation.
His research contributions span critical and emerging areas, including:
- Cybersecurity & network security
- IoT and embedded systems security
- AI-driven threat detection
- Digital image analysis
- Biometric authentication
- Medical imaging security
His work helps governments, enterprises, and researchers understand and mitigate evolving cyber threats in an increasingly connected world.
Shaping the Future of Digital Trust Across Continents
Dr. Awad has held prestigious academic positions across leading global institutions:
- United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) — Associate Professor of Cybersecurity
- Luleå University of Technology (Sweden)
- University of Nottingham (UK)
Across these roles, he has contributed to:
- Advancing cybersecurity education
- Mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity and AI experts
- Publishing high-impact research across top global journals
- Leading international collaborations in digital trust, security frameworks, and intelligent systems
His cross-continental experience has positioned him as a key thought leader bridging academia, applied research, and digital transformation.
A Critical Perspective at the Intersection of AI & Cybersecurity
At the Global AI Show 2025, Dr. Awad will explore:
- How AI is transforming cybersecurity defense and threat prediction
- The evolving risks in IoT, cloud, and smart infrastructure
- Advanced strategies for securing AI-driven systems
- The future of biometrics and medical imaging in a digital-first world
- Building resilient digital trust frameworks for governments and enterprises
His insights will be crucial for cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, enterprise leaders, researchers, and anyone navigating the future of secure, AI-integrated environments.
Event Details
📍 Space42 Arena, Abu Dhabi
📅 8–9 December 2025
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Securing the Intelligent Future
Dr. Ali Ismail Awad’s participation highlights the Global AI Show’s commitment to addressing one of the most important topics of the decade: how AI, cybersecurity, and digital trust converge to power the next generation of secure intelligent systems.
More speaker and program announcements are coming soon.
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