Cyberspace Leaders Program 2026
A five-day cybersecurity summer camp by the Dubai Electronic Security Center — equipping the next generation with digital safety, AI literacy and the skills to help make Dubai the safest city in cyberspace.
Building Dubai's next generation of digital defenders
The Cyberspace Leaders Program 2026 equips students with essential digital safety, cybersecurity awareness, artificial intelligence literacy, and responsible technology-use skills — all within a safe and supervised learning environment.
Digital Safety
Practical habits to stay secure online, protect personal data, and recognise scams, phishing and social-engineering threats.
Cybersecurity Awareness
Understand how attackers think and how defenders respond — through realistic, supervised cybersecurity simulations.
AI Literacy
Demystify artificial intelligence and learn to use emerging technology responsibly, ethically and creatively.
Critical Thinking
Team-based challenges that sharpen problem-solving, logical reasoning and decision-making under pressure.
Gamified Competitions
Capture-the-flag style games and leaderboards turn learning into an exciting, motivating team experience.
Certificate of Participation
Every student who successfully completes the program receives an official DESC Certificate of Participation.
Learning by doing — in a safe, supervised space
No lectures, no boredom. Through hands-on workshops and real challenges, participants develop digital citizenship and cyber skills they'll carry for life.
- Hands-on WorkshopsInteractive sessions led by cybersecurity professionals.
- Cybersecurity SimulationsExperience realistic scenarios in a controlled lab environment.
- Team-based ChallengesCollaborate, compete and build leadership skills together.
- Practical Learning ActivitiesApply concepts immediately through real-world tasks.
Safe. Supervised. Inspiring.
Every activity runs under the guidance of authorized DESC program personnel.
From curious student to cyber sentinel
A carefully designed week that builds skills day by day, ending in a graduation showcase.
Foundations
Digital safety, online identity & the cyber landscape.
Threats
How attacks work — phishing, malware & defense basics.
AI & Ethics
AI literacy and responsible technology use.
The Challenge
Gamified capture-the-flag team competition.
Graduation
Showcase, awards & Certificate of Participation.
Ready to register your child?
Secure a place in the Cyberspace Leaders Program 2026. Registration takes only a few minutes — guardian consent is required.
Register Your Child →Frequently Asked Questions
General Programme Questions
The program is open to students aged 14 to 18. No prior cybersecurity experience is required — both beginners and enthusiasts are welcome.
It is a five-day summer camp combining hands-on workshops, simulations, gamified competitions and a graduation ceremony.
6–10 July 2026 at Dubai Cyber Innovation Park — Bay Square.
The program is free of charge.
The program will be delivered in English. Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from the venue.
Registration
Complete the participant registration form here. You'll be asked for your child's personal details, your contact information, emergency contacts and medical information, along with a copy of your child's Emirates ID.
A copy of your child's Emirates ID is required at the time of registration.
Yes. The registration form simply asks whether your child has previously attended a DESC program or cybersecurity camp, but prior attendance is not a requirement or a barrier to registering.
Program Content & Activities
Participants will learn how to protect their digital identity, recognise cyber threats, use AI responsibly and stay safe online — through interactive games, cyber simulations, team challenges, digital investigations, coding activities and hands-on cybersecurity labs.
Yes. Participants will use computers and supervised online platforms to complete activities, explore cybersecurity tools, take part in simulations and apply their learning in a safe and controlled environment.
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the program will receive an official Certificate of Participation from DESC.
Safety & Supervision
All activities are conducted in a safe, secure and supervised environment under the guidance of authorized program staff. In the event of a medical emergency, parents or guardians will be contacted immediately and appropriate medical care will be arranged if required.
Medical & Special Needs
Please provide details of any allergies, medical conditions, medications, dietary requirements, accessibility needs or learning-support requirements in the registration form so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact & Further Information
Successful applicants will receive an official confirmation email from DESC. For any inquiries, please contact DESC through its official social media channels or direct messages.
Communication & Consent
DESC will use the contact details provided in the registration form to share program updates, schedules, reminders and important announcements.
Photographs, videos and other media may be captured during the program for documentation, reporting and promotional purposes. You will be asked to either authorize or decline the use of your child's image when completing the registration form.