Critical Infrastructure World convenes UK Government ministers, NCSC, Ofgem, Cabinet Office, and the nation’s foremost operators, technology leaders and investors at London’s ExCeL to close the resilience gap before it closes Britain.
Across every UK sector. The systems underpinning British society are ageing, underfunded, and facing adversaries that did not exist when they were built. NCSC, Cabinet Office, and the NAO all concur: this is no longer a technology problem — it is a national security and economic emergency.
Across every UK sector. The systems underpinning British society are ageing, underfunded, and facing adversaries that did not exist when they were built. NCSC, Cabinet Office, and the NAO all concur: this is no longer a technology problem — it is a national security and economic emergency.
Global data centre electricity demand will exceed 1,000 TWh by 2030 — doubling in under 6 years. Power grids, cooling infrastructure and fibre networks were not designed for this load.
Nation-state actors, ransomware syndicates and AI-powered attack tools now target water plants, power grids, hospitals, and financial market infrastructure simultaneously.
Single points of failure — from TSMC chip supply to large power transformer lead times of 18–24 months — expose global infrastructure to catastrophic cascade failures.
CISA, NSA, and DHS have issued formal guidance: organisations must begin migrating to post-quantum cryptography (FIPS 203, 204, 205) now — current encryption will be broken within the decade.
Extreme weather events now affect every asset class. The WEF Global Risks Report 2026 ranks climate-driven infrastructure failure as a top systemic risk alongside AI and geopolitical fragmentation.
Over 60% of operational technology across utilities, transport, and banking runs on systems more than 15 years old — incompatible with modern security standards and quantum-resistant encryption.
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Compiled from McKinsey Global Infrastructure Initiative, IEA, World Bank, and OCC 2025 reports — these are the critical sectors where the investment shortfall is most acute and consequences most severe.
Current Resilience Level (%)
Required Resilience Level (%)
01
Infrastructure ministries, national cybersecurity agencies (CISA, NCSC, ENISA), financial regulators (FCA, MAS, RBI, SAMA), and defence establishments.
02
Grid operators, water utilities, airport authorities, port operators, rail network operators, hospital networks, and telecoms providers.
03
Chief Procurement Officers, Capital Programme Directors, and Digital Transformation leads with active budget authority for infrastructure technology.
04
Sovereign wealth funds, infrastructure PE funds, pension fund managers, green bond issuers, and development finance institutions (IFC, EBRD, ADB).
05
Cybersecurity, AI, cloud, OT/ICS, quantum, and sector-specific technology companies bringing proven and emerging solutions to market.
06
Through security awareness training, we turn your employees into the first line of defense — reducing the risk of human error.
OT/ICS Cybersecurity
Specialists in securing SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems across energy, water, and manufacturing. Providing asset visibility, anomaly detection, and incident response for OT environments.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Threat Intelligence & SOC
Advanced SOC platforms, AI-powered threat hunting, nation-state threat intelligence, dark web monitoring, and critical infrastructure-specific SIEM/SOAR solutions.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Sovereign Cloud & Multi-Cloud
National cloud architectures, multi-cloud orchestration, and data residency compliance platforms enabling governments and critical operators to maintain sovereign digital infrastructure.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
AI for Critical Infrastructure
Predictive maintenance AI, digital twin platforms, anomaly detection for OT environments, AI-driven energy optimisation, and autonomous infrastructure monitoring systems.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Providers of NIST FIPS 203/204/205-aligned cryptographic solutions, quantum key distribution networks, and crypto-agility platforms for critical infrastructure migration.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Grid Modernisation
Advanced metering infrastructure, distribution automation, grid edge computing, BESS solutions, and AI-driven demand forecasting platforms modernising ageing electrical grids.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Nuclear & SMR
SMR developers, nuclear safety systems, advanced reactor technology, and nuclear power plant cybersecurity providers serving the next generation of baseload clean power infrastructure.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Data Centre Infrastructure
Liquid cooling, direct-to-chip cooling, immersion cooling, modular DC design, power distribution, UPS, and AI-driven data centre optimisation for hyperscale AI workloads.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Aviation & Maritime Tech
Airport OT security platforms, port cybersecurity solutions, GPS/GNSS spoofing protection, AIS monitoring, vessel tracking, and maritime situational awareness systems.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Smart Rail & Urban Mobility
CBTC signalling systems, rail OT cybersecurity, predictive maintenance platforms, autonomous rail, EV charging infrastructure, and smart city mobility integration.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Financial System Resilience
Operational resilience platforms, third-party risk management, DORA-compliant ICT risk frameworks, financial continuity solutions, and real-time payment infrastructure security.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Payment Infrastructure
Core payment processing platforms, CBDC infrastructure, ISO 20022 migration solutions, cross-border payment security, and real-time gross settlement system modernisation.
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
NETWORK SECURITY
(4.5) RATTING PROJECT
CLIENT
Edward Oxvor
DATE
12 January 2025
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
(4.5) RATTING PROJECT
CLIENT
Edward Oxvor
DATE
12 January 2025
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
ACCESS MANAGEMENT
(4.5) RATTING PROJECT
CLIENT
Edward Oxvor
DATE
12 January 2025
LOCATION
Dubai
BUDGET
$ x,xxx
Whether you’re a small business owner, IT manager, or just starting to explore cyber protection, it’s normal to have questions.
If your business handles sensitive data, uses online systems, or relies on digital operations — you need cyber security. Even small businesses are at risk of data breaches, phishing attacks, and ransomware.
We typically begin with a discovery session to understand your infrastructure, systems, business operations, and current security posture. Don’t worry — our process is simple and non-disruptive.
Not at all. Our solutions are designed to integrate smoothly with your current systems. We prioritize uptime and minimal disruption while enhancing your security behind the scenes.
This depends on the size and complexity of your systems. Some solutions can be deployed in a few days, while more comprehensive strategies may take a few weeks. We’ll provide a clear timeline after our initial assessment.
Limited exhibition floor space across 5 editions. Booth sizes from 9m² to custom flagship pavilions. Sponsorship packages include keynote slots, hosted roundtables, and delegate data access.
Every session is designed to move from crisis identification to solution deployment with the decision-makers in the room to make it happen.
The State of Global Infrastructure Resilience
The $94 Trillion Gap: Why Infrastructure Resilience is the Defining Security Challenge of Our Era
DORA, NIS2, and the Global Regulatory Race to Secure Critical ICT Systems
Post-Quantum Migration: From NIST Standards to Operational Deployment
AI as Infrastructure: Managing the Power, Water, and Cooling Crisis Behind the AI Boom
Sector Deep Dives & Technology Solutions
Securing the Grid: From Texas Winter Storm to AI Power Surge — What Grid Operators Must Do Now
OT/ICS Security in Practice: Real Attack Case Studies from Water, Power, and Transport
Data Centre Power: SMRs, Grid Connections, and the Race for Clean Baseload
Government-to-Government: Sharing Critical Infrastructure Threat Intelligence Across Borders
Investment, Partnerships & The Road Ahead
National Infrastructure Security: A Ministerial Roundtable on Cross-Border Cooperation
Deal Flow: Live Infrastructure Investment Pitches — $500M Minimum Ticket
The CIW Global Declaration: Commitments, Roadmaps, and the Resilience Covenant
Whether you’re facing a current threat, planning your cyber defense strategy.
