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  • Day One, Wednesday 31 March 2027
  • Day Two, Thursday 1 April 2027

08:00 – 08:55

Registration and Refreshments

09:00 – 09:10

Welcome Remarks by Great Minds Group

09:10 – 09:20

Opening Remarks by Conference Chairman

09:20 – 09:30

Opening Keynote Address

09:30 – 10:10

Opening Panel Discussion:

Integrating effective security frameworks to manage urban growth and large-scale events while ensuring seamless coordination across multiple agencies

  • Addressing fragmented authority structures by enabling unified command frameworks that improve coordination across security, municipal, and infrastructure stakeholders
  • Demonstrating how integrated platforms can support real-time situational awareness across dense urban environments and large-scale events
  • Enabling seamless inter-agency collaboration by connecting surveillance, communication, and response systems into a single operational layer
  • Strengthening preparedness for major events by aligning planning, technology deployment, and operational execution across stakeholders
  • Positioning scalable security architectures that adapt to urban expansion and increasing population density

10:10 – 10:25 

Keynote Presentation

10:25 – 11:05

Panel Discussion :

Assess smart cities integration of security measures into urban planning and infrastructure design to reduce risk of exposure and enhance long-term resilience

  • Addressing vulnerabilities in urban environments by embedding security solutions and strategies into infrastructure planning from the design phase
  • Reducing crime and risk exposure through spatial planning strategies that influence movement, access, and visibility
  • Enabling collaboration between urban planners and security authorities to align development with safety requirements
  • Strengthening resilience by designing infrastructure that supports both daily operations and emergency scenarios
  • Positioning smart city initiatives as enablers of long-term urban security and stability

11:05 – 11:15

Keynote Address

*Reserved for a leading technology provider

11:15 – 11:55  

Panel discussion:

Securing critical infrastructure across high-pressure environments and essential services to strengthen protection while maintaining continuous operations under high demand

  • Addressing sector-specific risks across high-pressure environments such as ports, airports, and energy infrastructure by aligning security frameworks with operational realities and regulatory requirements
  • Strengthening protection of high-value assets and logistics corridors by deploying integrated security systems that connect perimeter control, surveillance, and operational monitoring
  • Overcoming coordination challenges between infrastructure operators and national authorities by enabling joint operational models and shared response protocols
  • Ensuring uninterrupted operations by implementing resilient security architectures that detect, isolate, and respond to incidents without disrupting critical services
  • Evaluating the operational and regulatory considerations surrounding the use of advanced monitoring technologies, including drones and remote sensing, in controlled environments

11:55 – 12:40

Official Exhibition Opening and Networking Coffee Break

12:40 – 13:20

Panel Discussion:

Securing power, utilities, and oil and gas infrastructure against physical threats, operational disruption, and evolving risks while maintaining uninterrupted critical services

  • Protecting high-risk assets including power plants, pipelines, water facilities, and remote operational sites through risk-based and layered physical security strategies
  • Securing complex perimeters and restricted operational zones by integrating intelligent surveillance, intrusion detection, thermal imaging, radar, access control, and automated threat detection across large and difficult-to-monitor environments
  • Addressing insider threats and unauthorized access by combining workforce and contractor identity management, role-based access controls, vehicle screening, and continuous monitoring across sensitive facilities and operational areas
  • Improving early detection and response to emerging threats including sabotage, theft, drone incursions, and unauthorized activity by connecting field sensors and surveillance systems with centralized security command centres

13:20 – 13:30

Industry Insight 1

13:30 – 13:40 

Industry Insight 2

13:40 – 13:50

Industry Insight 3

13:50 – 14:30

Panel Discussion:

Strengthening security and resilience for major international events, including Morocco’s FIFA 2030 world cup

  • Strengthening security and resilience for major international events, including Morocco’s FIFA 2030 world cup
  • Deploying integrated surveillance, access control, crowd management, cybersecurity and emergency response technologies
  • Strengthening collaboration between event organisers, venue operators, private security providers, police and emergency services
  • Protecting spectators, athletes, staff, visitors and critical public and private infrastructure from emerging security threats
  • Building scalable security and crisis response capabilities that can support Morocco’s growing international events ecosystem

14:30

Networking Lunch and Close of Day One

08:00 – 08:55

Registration & Morning Coffee

09:00 - 09:10

Keynote Presentation

09:10 – 09:50

Panel Discussion:

Assessing the role of cybersecurity and data governance in protecting critical infrastructure and connected assets

  • Addressing evolving cyber threats through comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks across critical infrastructure and essential services
  • Protecting sensitive corporate and operational data through effective governance, encryption and access control
  • Securing interconnected digital and physical infrastructure against vulnerabilities, system compromise and operational disruption
  • Strengthening resilience against cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, industrial systems and essential public and private assets
  • Improving collaboration between IT, OT, physical security and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated protection and faster incident response

09:50 – 10:05

Presentation:

Discussing law enforcement operations through intelligence-led approaches, digital forensics, and advanced data analytics to improve crime prevention outcomes

  • Addressing reactive policing limitations by adopting intelligence-led operational models
  • Improving investigation capabilities through digital forensics and data analysis tools
  • Enabling proactive crime prevention by identifying patterns and trends in criminal activity
  • Strengthening coordination between units through shared intelligence platforms
  • Optimizing operational effectiveness by integrating analytics into daily law enforcement workflows

10:05 – 10:45

Panel Discussion:

Advancing emergency response and crisis coordination through preparedness, real-time coordination and resilient operations

  • Strengthening crisis preparedness through structured response frameworks across organisations, facilities and critical infrastructure operators
  • Improving readiness through simulation exercises, scenario-based planning and realistic emergency drills
  • Enabling coordinated response through clear communication protocols and seamless collaboration between security, emergency and operational teams
  • Enhancing decision-making under pressure through real-time intelligence, situational awareness and integrated command and communication systems
  • Building stronger recovery capabilities through business continuity planning, post-incident response and rapid restoration of critical operations

10:45 – 10:55

Industry Insight 1

10:55 – 11:05

Industry Insight 2

11:05 – 11:15

Industry Insight 3

11:15 – 12:00

Networking Coffee Break

12:00 – 12:15 

Presentation:

Assessing how digital transformation initiatives, including e-government and smart services, are reshaping security requirements and creating new risk landscapes

  • Addressing emerging risks from digitalization by adapting security frameworks to new environments
  • Enabling secure e-government services through integrated identity and data protection systems
  • Improving government service delivery while maintaining strong security controls
  • Strengthening trust in digital platforms through robust cybersecurity measures
  • Aligning transformation initiatives with national security priorities

12:15 – 12:55 

Panel Discussion :

Examining how identity systems, biometrics, and access control technologies can be deployed at scale to secure high-risk environments while maintaining user efficiency and flow

  • Addressing unauthorized access risks by implementing scalable identity verification and biometric authentication systems
  • Reducing processing time by deploying frictionless access solutions that maintain user flow
  • Strengthening control in high-risk environments through layered identity and access management systems
  • Enabling real-time validation of individuals across multiple entry points and facilities
  • Balancing security enforcement with user convenience through intelligent access technologies

12:55 – 13:10 

  Presentation:

Evaluate AI-driven surveillance and predictive analytics deployment to anticipate threats, enhance situation awareness, and enable faster decision-making in real-world operations

  • Addressing delayed threat detection by deploying AI systems that identify anomalies and trigger early alerts in real time
  • Enhancing situational awareness by aggregating data from multiple sensors into actionable intelligence dashboards
  • Reducing reliance on manual monitoring by implementing automated detection and alert prioritization systems
  • Enabling predictive risk identification through behavioural analysis and pattern recognition technologies
  • Optimizing incident management by integrating advanced technologies such as video analytics, predictive risk analytics, and behavioral detection systems with command-and-control environments to enable faster, coordinated, and data-driven response

13:10 – 13:25

Presentation:

Establishing actionable frameworks for building interoperable security systems that connect surveillance, intelligence, and response capabilities into a unified operational environment

  • Improving system fragmentation by enabling full interoperability across platforms and agencies
  • Integrating surveillance, analytics, and response systems into unified command environment
  • Optimizing operational efficiency through centralized monitoring and control
  • Supporting faster and more coordinated decision-making across stakeholders
  • Building scalable security system architectures that support future expansion and integration

13:25 – 14:05

Closing Panel:

Developing integrated strategies to strengthen resilience across security operations in the face of high-impact disruptions and system failures

  • Improving readiness through scenario planning and stress testing aligned with real-world operational challenges
  • Accelerating rapid recovery from major incidents and system failures by adopting resilient system architectures and redundancy strategies
  • Advancing cross-agency coordination during large-scale disruptions by aligning communication protocols, decision-making frameworks, and response mechanisms
  • Minimizing impact on security operations by implementing proactive risk management approaches and continuous monitoring frameworks
  • Strengthening cyber resilience by integrating cybersecurity strategies with physical security operations to protect critical systems, ensure data integrity, and maintain continuity during cyber incidents

14:05 - 14:15

Closing Remarks by Conference Chairman

14:15

Close of Integrated Security Summit Africa and Networking Lunch