QNA has announced the upcoming Payment Security Summit UAE 2025 (PSS – UAE), in collaboration with the PCI Security Standards Council and Associate Partners, Al Etihad Payments and ISACA UAE. The event is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and aims to gather over 200 senior leaders and experts from various industries to discuss the future of secure digital payments.

As the digital economy continues to grow, safeguarding cardholder data has become increasingly critical due to a complex threat landscape. The PSS – UAE 2025 is intended as a valuable platform for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Risk Officers (CROs), and senior professionals in Cybersecurity, IT, Compliance, Risk Management, and Payment Processing from sectors such as Banking & Finance, Retail, E-Commerce, and FinTech.

The summit will feature notable speakers, including Nitin Bhatnagar, Regional Director of Middle East, India & South Asia at the PCI Security Standards Council, and Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer, Head of Information Security at Al Etihad Payments. The agenda includes keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside chats, focusing on themes like AI and Machine Learning in Payment Security, Adaptive Monitoring for Fraud Detection, and Emerging Cybersecurity Threats.

“This summit is more than a gathering—it’s a strategic initiative to shape the secure payment ecosystem of tomorrow,” stated Nitin Bhatnagar. He emphasized that by bringing together top-tier professionals, the summit aims to inspire action and innovation in developing stronger defenses against evolving cyber threats.

Hani Abdel Karim Bani Amer also highlighted the importance of proactive and forward-thinking security strategies, noting that as digital transactions increase in both volume and complexity, the PSS – UAE 2025 offers a vital chance for industry leaders to collaborate and enhance payment security standards across the region.

Ankit Shukla, Managing Director of QNA, remarked that the summit provides a platform for industry leaders, regulators, and innovators to address the challenges of payment security. He noted that the event would showcase global best practices while fostering regional dialogue that empowers organizations in the digital economy.

PSS – UAE 2025 will welcome various payment security professionals, including CISOs, CROs, CIOs, and heads of Payments and Compliance from sectors such as Banking, Insurance, Telecommunications, and Travel & Tourism. Attendees can look forward to exclusive networking opportunities, insights into the latest trends, and sessions focused on real-world solutions for future challenges.

This summit is essential for anyone involved in the secure payment value chain, encompassing compliance, governance, payment processing, and cybersecurity innovation. For more information, interested parties can visit the official summit website or contact QNA at info@qna-events.com.