26 March 2026 - 2nd CIO World Asia Cybersecurity Forum Singapore

From Defense to Resilience: Evolving Strategies for a Digital, AI-Driven Future

As organisations accelerate digital transformation and embrace AI-driven operations, the cybersecurity landscape is entering a new era—one defined by autonomous threats, rapidly evolving attack vectors, and unprecedented pressure on security leaders. Traditional defensive postures are no longer sufficient. Enterprises now require a holistic, resilience-first strategy that protects not only systems, but also data integrity, digital trust, and business continuity.

This conference will explore the critical shift from tactical cyber defense to strategic cyber resilience. Senior security leaders, CISOs, CIOs, and risk executives will examine how AI, cloud-native architectures, identity frameworks, and real-time threat intelligence are reshaping security priorities. Sessions will unpack practical approaches to building resilient infrastructures, strengthening incident readiness, managing supply chain vulnerabilities, and securing the enterprise at machine speed.

Attendees will gain insights from industry experts, technology innovators, and security practitioners who are driving the next generation of enterprise cybersecurity. The program blends thought leadership with actionable frameworks—ensuring every participant walks away better equipped to build resilience into their technology stack, operating models, and organisational culture.

Join us for a day of strategic conversations, cutting-edge solutions, and real-world guidance designed to prepare your organisation for the digital, AI-driven future. Secure your seat today and lead your enterprise’s transition from defense to resilience.

Please note:

Vendor Pass is available to all individuals from vendor companies such as software solutions, IT services, IT consulting, outsourcing, recruitment firms or all other products & services provider.

DigitalNow Asia reserves the right to review all pass & sponsorship purchases. If a participant or sponsor is deemed unsuitable for the event, we may cancel the purchase at our discretion and issue a refund.

For any enquiries, do email us at sponsorships@digitalnow.asia or WhatsApp us at +65 98510502.

AM

8:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Coffee

9:00 AM

Welcome Address

Speaker: Ryan Kwa, Publisher, CIOWorld Asia

9:15 AM

Opening Keynote Session
From Defense to Resilience: Strategic Priorities for an AI-Driven Enterprise

Synopsis:
This keynote explores how cybersecurity leaders must evolve their strategies to keep pace with an AI-driven threat landscape. As automation, cloud-native systems, and intelligent operations reshape enterprise environments, the traditional defensive mindset is no longer enough. Attendees will learn how to build a resilience-first approach that incorporates AI governance, identity-centric security, continuous monitoring, and rapid recovery capabilities—ensuring business stability even under advanced or unpredictable cyber pressure.

9:40 AM

Panel Discussion 1
Building Resilience in a Borderless, Cloud-First World
Synopsis:
With organisations operating across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enterprises face an increasingly borderless digital landscape. This panel will discuss how security leaders can build resilience through strong architecture design, cloud-native security models, shared responsibility enforcement, and modern identity frameworks. Panellists will share real-world insights on protecting distributed workforces, API ecosystems, and third-party integrations while balancing agility and control.

10:15 AM

Cybersecurity Insights 1 (Sponsored)

Reserved for Diamond Sponsor

10:35 AM

AM Coffee Break
Networking

11:00 AM
Fireside Chat 1
The CISO’s Playbook: Driving Enterprise Cyber Resilience in 2026

Synopsis:
In this executive-level discussion, a senior CISO will share practical guidance on leading resilience-focused security strategies in a fast-changing digital environment. The conversation will cover topics including board communication, prioritising investments, workforce readiness, risk governance, and aligning cybersecurity outcomes with business goals. Attendees will gain leadership-level insights into how modern CISOs are adapting to AI-driven threats and increasing business expectations.

11:25 AM

Cybersecurity Insights 2 (Sponsored)

Reserved for Platinum Sponsor

11:45 AM
Panel Discussion 2
Identity as the New Perimeter: Securing Access in the AI Era
Synopsis:
As attackers increasingly target identities over infrastructure, access security has become the most critical layer of enterprise defense. This panel will examine the evolving identity threat landscape and discuss best practices for implementing Zero Trust, managing privileged accounts, enabling continuous authentication, and securing machine identities. Experts will share how enterprises can build an identity-first security model to prevent credential misuse, lateral movement, and AI-enabled attack escalation.

12:20 PM
Buffet Lunch (Hotel Foyer)
Lunch Break & Networking

PM

1:30 PM
Fireside Chat 2
Securing AI: Protecting Models, Data Integrity & Critical Workflows
Synopsis:
As enterprises adopt AI and large-scale automation, securing AI models and the data that fuels them becomes essential. This fireside chat will unpack the emerging risks of model poisoning, data manipulation, prompt injection, and misuse of generative AI capabilities. The discussion will focus on governance frameworks, secure model deployment, lifecycle protection, and strategies to ensure AI systems remain trustworthy, resilient, and safe to scale.

1:55 PM

Cybersecurity Insights 3 (Sponsored)

Reserved for Gold Sponsor

2:15 PM
Panel Discussion 3
Building Cyber Resilience: People, Processes, and Technology
Synopsis:
This panel brings together experts to examine how true cyber resilience is built through a balanced combination of skilled talent, robust processes, and modern technologies. Discussion topics include incident readiness, cross-functional coordination, security culture, automation, and continuous improvement practices. Panellists will share how organisations can strengthen their overall resilience posture and maintain operations even during high-impact cyber events.

2:50 PM
Fireside Chat 4

Future-Proofing Cybersecurity: Preparing for Autonomous & AI-Generated Threats
Synopsis:
This panel explores the next wave of cyber risks driven by autonomous systems and AI-generated attacks. As threat actors leverage machine learning, generative AI, and automated exploitation tools, enterprises must rethink how they predict, detect, and defend against emerging threats. Experts will discuss the rise of AI-powered malware, scalable phishing and fraud campaigns, autonomous reconnaissance, and the implications for SOC modernization. The panel will provide practical insights on building forward-looking defenses, integrating predictive intelligence, and designing a resilient security posture capable of withstanding tomorrow’s machine-speed threats.

3:25 PM
Closing Remarks

3:30 PM

PM Coffee Break
Post-Event Networking & Drinks

4:00 PM
End of Conference

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Do I have to pay to attend the conference?

The CIO World Asia Cybersecurity Forum provide different types of passes to attend including both complimentary and paid. You can check out the types of passes here. All passes are subject to availability. DigitalNow Asia reserves the final rights to approve or reject any registration should there be any discrepancies between both parties.

Can I register for the event with my personal email (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail etc)?

No. Registrations must be done with a working company email address. Registrations from generic or free email domains such as Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, etc will not be accepted.

Do I need to bring along anything for the conference?

Please bring along the confirmation email and your business cards for registration and networking purposes.

Can I attend the conference if I am not a CISO, CIO or Cybersecurity or IT professional?

Yes. You can purchase a corporate pass to attend the event, subject to availability and approval from the event organiser.

Can I attend the conference if I am a vendor or products & service provider?

Yes. Vendors or service providers can participate in the forum either by:

1) Taking up a sponsorship package
2) Purchasing a vendor pass

Alternatively, you can reach out to our Publisher Ryan Kwa at ryan@digitalnow.asia for more information on sponsorship.

How do I know if my registration is successful?

If your registration is successful, a confirmation email with full event details will be sent to you within 24 hours to confirm your attendance.

Is there a dress code for the conference?
The dress code for the conference is business wear or smart casual.

Is complimentary parking provided for attendees?

No. Complimentary parking is not provided for attendees. However, for some event venues, attendees are able to purchase parking coupons at a special rate for attending the event. Do check with us at events@digitalnow.asia

Can I attend the conference if I am currently not employed?

Yes. However you won't be eligible for complimentary pass. You can purchase a corporate pass to attend the event, subject to availability and approval from the event organiser.

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From Defense to Resilience: Evolving Strategies for a Digital, AI-Driven Future

Event Highlights.

Who should attend.

Join Us Today!

2026 Event Agenda

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PM

Past Speakers

Past Sponsors

Register for your delegate pass Today.

Keen to Sponsor?

The 2nd CIO World Asia Cybersecurity Forum Singapore 2026 offer a valuable opportunity to showcase your brand and gain access to network and engage with over 100+ CISOs, CIOs, Cybersecurity & IT leaders who are senior decision-makers and influencers in their respective organizations...

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In-person attendance

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Do I have to pay to attend the conference?

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2nd CIOWorld Asia Cybersecurity Forum
Singapore