Case study
The 11th Annual European Cyber Security Conference 2024
19 March 2024 Brussels
Key Speakers Included
Despina Spanou
Head of Cabinet of Vice President Margaritis Schinas, European Commission
Roberto Viola
Director General, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Lorena Boix Alonso
Director for Digital Society, Trust and Cybersecurity, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Katarzyna Prusak-Górniak
Head of Digital Affairs Unit Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU, Deputy Chairperson GB European Cybersecurity Competence Centre
Christiane Kirketerp de Viron
Head of Unit Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy, DG CONNECT, European Commission
Stefania Ducci
Head of the National Strategy and Policy Division, Italian National Cybersecurity Agency
Daiva Tamulionienė
Head of the Systems Administration Division, National Cyber Security Centre, Ministry of National Defence, Lithuania
Nelly Ghaoui
Team Leader Cybersecurity, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, The Netherlands
Oleksandr Tkachuk
Counsellor, Mission of Ukraine to NATO
Martin Spät
Executive Director’s Office, ENISA
Manon Le Blanc
Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Deputy Head of Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division, EEAS
Paul Watrobski
Information Technology Security Specialist, NIST
Ioannis Askoxylakis
Policy Officer, European Commission
Liesje Klomp-van Beek
Political and Security Counsellor, Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the EU and NATO
Job titles correct at the time of the event
Event Sponsors
Overview
Forum Europe’s European Cyber Security Conference took place in Brussels in March 2024 for the 11th year. The achievements in cybersecurity in recent years were discussed over a series of panel discussions and two keynote sessions. One key topic covered at the event was implementation of the European cybersecurity rules and how the next Commission will look to do this over the next 5 years.
This was the first fully in-person edition since the COVID-19 pandemic. To find more details about previous virtual and hybrid editions, please click on the following links.
- The European Security Summit 2020 - Virtual Edition
- The 9th Annual European Cyber Security Conference - Fully Hybrid Edition
- The 10th Annual European Cyber Security Conference - Hybrid Edition (virtual participation possible only for speakers)
The conference gathered policymakers, industry players, high level cyber security and defence experts to explore Europe's response to cyber and hybrid security issues in what has become a dynamically evolving global risk landscape. The topics in focus included:
- The European Cybersecurity Policy Framework
- Security by Design and Supply Chain Integrity
- Artificial Intelligence: a double-edged sword in cyber security
- Strengthening Cyber Security Cooperation Mechanisms
- Global Synergies for Cyber Security
What We Did:
- Research and programme production
- Identification and invitations of speakers, as well as regular contact with those confirmed to organise the content and format of their contribution
- Sponsor recruitment and management
- Organisation of an exclusive, invitation-only pre-conference dinner for speakers and sponsors of the conference, as well as selected top-level experts
- Organisation of an exclusive, invitation-only networking breakfast on behalf of Mastercard
- Venue research, liaison and management on site
- Marketing campaign; raising awareness for the event through mailings, personal invitations and social media posts and translating these activities into registrations
- Website and registration platform design and maintenance
- Registrations and delegate management
- Full AV set up and fulfilment, stage design and collaboration with suppliers
- Onsite presence at the event to coordinate all final technical and choreographic arrangements, catering organisation, welcome of speakers and assistance to delegates
- Onsite marketing including posting on social media and creating content such as an event day highlights reel and speaker interviews
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Testimonials
“Thank you once again for the opportunity to be part of this event and for the trust you've placed in me over the past four years.
The event itself was a great success, the sessions were well structured providing a perfect balance of the latest EU discussions. It also offered excellent networking opportunities.
Working with Forum Europe is always a rewarding experience. The team is responsive and willing to assist in any way possible. I think you can notice the immense amount of effort put into organising the event.”
Visiola Pula, Cybersecurity Senior Analyst, Cullen International
“ECSO is delighted to continue our partnership with the 11th Annual European Cybersecurity Conference for consecutive years. We greatly value this collaboration and recognise its significance within the European cybersecurity industry. The event offers valuable networking opportunities and insightful panel discussions, and, on behalf of ECSO, I was delighted to participate as moderator in one of them.”
Joanna Świątkowska, Deputy Secretary General, ECSO
“Working with you has been an absolute pleasure! The 11th European Cyber Security conference was a great experience filled with creativity, collaboration and success. Participating in the event provided invaluable experience and insights, fostering collaboration and innovation in safeguarding digital landscapes.”
Daiva Tamulionienė, Head of Division, National Cyber Security Centre under the Ministry of National Defence, Lithuania
“We were deeply impressed with the expert audience the Forum Europe team were able to bring together for the dinner we sponsored with them. The organization of the event was smooth, our conversations lively, and we look forward to working with them again in the near future.”
Christiaan Smits, Head of EMEA Public Policy, Cloudflare
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