JUNE 25-27, 2026, İstinye University, Istanbul
2026 International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications (ICCSDFAI)
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
2026 International Conference on Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Applications
(ICCSDFAI)
The conference program is under development, so the schedule may be subject to change. Follow the updates on our website!
Day 1, Thursday, 25 May, 2026
Opening
08:00 – 09:00
Registration
Registration
Opening ceremony
09:00 – 09:30
Prof. Dr. Leila Rzayeva - General Co-Chair, Associate Professor, Director of Research and Innovation Center “CyberTech”, Astana IT University
Prof. Dr. Ilhami Çolak - General Chair, Professor, Istinye University
Altair Akhmetov - Rector of Astana IT University
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş - Rector of Istinye University
Aliya Ospanova - Director General of the Digital Government Support Center, Kazakhstan
Prof. Dr. Leila Rzayeva - General Co-Chair, Associate Professor, Director of Research and Innovation Center “CyberTech”, Astana IT University
Prof. Dr. Ilhami Çolak - General Chair, Professor, Istinye University
Altair Akhmetov - Rector of Astana IT University
Prof. Dr. Erkan İbiş - Rector of Istinye University
Aliya Ospanova - Director General of the Digital Government Support Center, Kazakhstan
2026 International Hackathon
09:30 - 18:00
CyberTech CTF 2026
09:30 - 18:00
Workshop
09:30 – 18:00
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canad
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canad
Panel session
09:30 - 11:00
NGO Session
Topic: “Bulding Capability, Coordination, Collaboration, Communication for Cyber Security and AI”
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Seref Sağiroğlu - PhD, Professor in Software Engineering at Gazi University Computer Engineering Department, Türkiye
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Nihat Alayoğlu - Secretary General, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Türkiye
Oğuz Yilmaz - Secretary General, Information Security Association of Türkiye
Yaşar Yekebağci - President, Türkiye Engineers Association of Türkiye
Prof. Dr. M. Umut Demirezen - Vice Chair of AIPA / Engineering Manager, Huawei R&D Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Rahid Alekberli - Executive Director of Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity Institute, Azerbaijan
Muzaffar Djalalov - Chief Digital Transformation Officer, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Uzbekistan
Dr. Ali Myrzatay - Cybersecurity Research Scientist, Digital Government Support Center (RSE), Representative of the National Institute for Development in the Field of Information Security, Kazakhstan
NGO Session
Topic: “Bulding Capability, Coordination, Collaboration, Communication for Cyber Security and AI”
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Seref Sağiroğlu - PhD, Professor in Software Engineering at Gazi University Computer Engineering Department, Türkiye
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Nihat Alayoğlu - Secretary General, Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, Türkiye
Oğuz Yilmaz - Secretary General, Information Security Association of Türkiye
Yaşar Yekebağci - President, Türkiye Engineers Association of Türkiye
Prof. Dr. M. Umut Demirezen - Vice Chair of AIPA / Engineering Manager, Huawei R&D Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Rahid Alekberli - Executive Director of Defense Technologies and Cybersecurity Institute, Azerbaijan
Muzaffar Djalalov - Chief Digital Transformation Officer, University of World Economy and Diplomacy, Uzbekistan
Dr. Ali Myrzatay - Cybersecurity Research Scientist, Digital Government Support Center (RSE), Representative of the National Institute for Development in the Field of Information Security, Kazakhstan
Coffee Break
11:00 - 11:30
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
Keynote speech
11:30 - 12:00
Sergey Belov - Head Of Technical Security, Freedom Holding Corp., Kazakhstan
Topic: "The Post-Cookie Web"
Sergey Belov - Head Of Technical Security, Freedom Holding Corp., Kazakhstan
Topic: "The Post-Cookie Web"
Panel session
12:00 - 13:00
Topic: “Research, Innovation and Academic Collaboration in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and AI”
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Leila Rzayeva - Director of the Information Security Center of the RSE on the REM "Digital Government Support Center", Director of Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University, Associate Professor of Astana IT University, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Junaid Arshad - Head of Department of Computer Science, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Erdal Irmak - Professor, Gazi University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Olga Ergunova - Associate Professor, Higher School of Production Management, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Expert of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor, Lovely Professional University (India), Executive Director of the BRICS Women Scientists Association
Topic: “Research, Innovation and Academic Collaboration in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics and AI”
Moderator: Prof. Dr. Leila Rzayeva - Director of the Information Security Center of the RSE on the REM "Digital Government Support Center", Director of Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University, Associate Professor of Astana IT University, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Junaid Arshad - Head of Department of Computer Science, Birmingham City University, United Kingdom
Prof. Dr. Erdal Irmak - Professor, Gazi University, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Olga Ergunova - Associate Professor, Higher School of Production Management, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, Expert of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Honorary Professor, Lovely Professional University (India), Executive Director of the BRICS Women Scientists Association
Lunch Break
13:00 - 14:00
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to lunch at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to lunch at Istinye University.
Scientific Sessions
14:00 - 18:00
Workshop
14:00 - 18:00
Topic: “Hands-on Cybersecurity Trainings”
Instructors: Zhaksylyk Kozhakhmet, Madi Shayakhmetov, Aigerim Alibek
Organized by Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University Astana, Kazakhstan
Topic: “Hands-on Cybersecurity Trainings”
Instructors: Zhaksylyk Kozhakhmet, Madi Shayakhmetov, Aigerim Alibek
Organized by Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University Astana, Kazakhstan
Day 2, Friday, 26 June, 2026
Openning
08:00 – 09:00
Registration
Registration
2026 International Hackathon
09:00 – 18:00
CyberTech CTF 2026
09:00 – 18:00
Workshop
09:00 – 18:00
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canad
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canad
Panel session
09:00 – 10:30
Topic: Digital Sovereignity and National Cybersecurity
Moderator: Aliya Ospanova - Director General of the Digital Government Support Center, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Ulykbek Shambulov - First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC State technical service, Kazakhstan
Olimjon Mirzaev - Director "Cybersecurity Center" Government Agency, Uzbekistan
Guvanch Allanurov - Head of the Department of the State Cybersecurity Service under the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan
Maksat Meshituly - Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the RSI Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Kazakhstan
Zamir Khailudaev - Head of Physical and Information Security at the Permanent Mission of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Arman Dautbek - Researcher specializing in Digital Forensics and National Security
Kazakhstan
Topic: Digital Sovereignity and National Cybersecurity
Moderator: Aliya Ospanova - Director General of the Digital Government Support Center, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Ulykbek Shambulov - First Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of JSC State technical service, Kazakhstan
Olimjon Mirzaev - Director "Cybersecurity Center" Government Agency, Uzbekistan
Guvanch Allanurov - Head of the Department of the State Cybersecurity Service under the Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan, Turkmenistan
Maksat Meshituly - Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Committee of the RSI Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development, Kazakhstan
Zamir Khailudaev - Head of Physical and Information Security at the Permanent Mission of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Arman Dautbek - Researcher specializing in Digital Forensics and National Security
Kazakhstan
Coffee Break
10:30 - 11:00
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
Panel session
11:00 - 12:30
CEO Session 1
Topic: "Building Capability, Coordination, Collaboration, Communication for Cyber Security and AI"
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Seref Sagiroglu - Professor in Software Engineering at Gazi University
Speakers:
Taha Yücel - Deputy CEO, ASELSAN, Türkiye
Yavuz Beyribey - Deputy CEO, TUSAŞ, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Onur Yıldırım - CEO, Government Affairs and Public Policy, AWS Türkiye
Yunus Altunbiçak - CEO, MongoHippo, Dataguess Teknoloji, Türkiye
Burak Özçakmak - CEO, ADEO Cyber Security, Türkiye
İlhan Kiliç - CEO, SanAI.Academy, Türkiye
CEO Session 1
Topic: "Building Capability, Coordination, Collaboration, Communication for Cyber Security and AI"
Session Chair: Prof. Dr. Seref Sagiroglu - Professor in Software Engineering at Gazi University
Speakers:
Taha Yücel - Deputy CEO, ASELSAN, Türkiye
Yavuz Beyribey - Deputy CEO, TUSAŞ, Türkiye
Prof. Dr. Onur Yıldırım - CEO, Government Affairs and Public Policy, AWS Türkiye
Yunus Altunbiçak - CEO, MongoHippo, Dataguess Teknoloji, Türkiye
Burak Özçakmak - CEO, ADEO Cyber Security, Türkiye
İlhan Kiliç - CEO, SanAI.Academy, Türkiye
Lunch Break
12:30 - 14:00
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to lunch at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to lunch at Istinye University.
Panel session
14:00 - 16:00
CEO Session 2
Topic: "AI, Digital Transformation and Trusted Business Ecosystems"
Session Chair: Akhmet Tussupov - Regional Sales Manager at Palo Alto Networks, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder - President & CEO of Ferro Technics, Canada
Djordje Stamenkovic - CEO of TI-Lab, CyberSec & InfoSec Expert, Kazakhstan
Ibrahim Eskiocak - Solutions Consulting Manager Turkey/CIS, Palo Alto Networks, Türkiye
Adilbek Zhaukenov - Director of Data Protection Division JSC «CenterCredit Bank», Kazakhstan
Dauren Salipov - CEO of MSSP.GLOBAL, Kazakhstan
Sergey Belov - Head of Technical Security, Freedom Holding Corp., Kazakhstan
CEO Session 2
Topic: "AI, Digital Transformation and Trusted Business Ecosystems"
Session Chair: Akhmet Tussupov - Regional Sales Manager at Palo Alto Networks, Kazakhstan
Speakers:
Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder - President & CEO of Ferro Technics, Canada
Djordje Stamenkovic - CEO of TI-Lab, CyberSec & InfoSec Expert, Kazakhstan
Ibrahim Eskiocak - Solutions Consulting Manager Turkey/CIS, Palo Alto Networks, Türkiye
Adilbek Zhaukenov - Director of Data Protection Division JSC «CenterCredit Bank», Kazakhstan
Dauren Salipov - CEO of MSSP.GLOBAL, Kazakhstan
Sergey Belov - Head of Technical Security, Freedom Holding Corp., Kazakhstan
Coffee Break
16:00 - 16:30
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
Workshop
16:00 - 16:30
Topic: "Palo Alto Networks' Workshop"
Instructor: Alisher Batkuldin
Organized by Palo Alto Networks, BakoTech and Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Topic: "Palo Alto Networks' Workshop"
Instructor: Alisher Batkuldin
Organized by Palo Alto Networks, BakoTech and Research and Innovation Center "CyberTech" of Astana IT University, Astana, Kazakhstan
Gala Dinner + Bosfourus Tour
18:00 - 22:00
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to Bosphorus cruise with a gala dinner and concert program.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to Bosphorus cruise with a gala dinner and concert program.
Day 3, Saturday, 27 June, 2026
2026 International Hackathon
09:00 - 12:00
CyberTech CTF 2026
09:00 - 12:00
Workshop
09:00 - 11:30
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canada
Topic: “Certified SOC Analyst”
Instructor: Prof. Dr. Feroz Hyder
Organized by Ferro Technics, Ontario, Canada
Plenary session
09:00 - 09:30
Prof. Dr. Gerald Feldman - Associate Professor, Birmingham City University
Prof. Dr. Gerald Feldman - Associate Professor, Birmingham City University
Plenary session
09:30 - 10:00
Prof. Dr. Rachid Saadane - Full Professor at the Hassania School of Public Works in Morocco and Deputy Director in charge of research, cooperation, and partnerships
Prof. Dr. Rachid Saadane - Full Professor at the Hassania School of Public Works in Morocco and Deputy Director in charge of research, cooperation, and partnerships
Coffee Break
10:00 - 10:30
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
All ICCSDFAI 2026 participants are warmly invited to coffee break at Istinye University.
Plenary Session
10:30 - 11:00
Prof. Dr. Ibraheem Shayea - Associate Professor, Istanbul Technical University
11:00 - 11:30
Prof. Dr. Tamara Zhukabayeva - Prof. Dr., Department of Information Systems, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Prof. Dr. Ibraheem Shayea - Associate Professor, Istanbul Technical University
11:00 - 11:30
Prof. Dr. Tamara Zhukabayeva - Prof. Dr., Department of Information Systems, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University
Closing Ceremony
11:30 - 13:00
Best Paper Awards across 7 scientific sections, the CyberTech CTF 2026 & Hackathon 2026 winners’ ceremony
Best Paper Awards across 7 scientific sections, the CyberTech CTF 2026 & Hackathon 2026 winners’ ceremony
