Charting Europe’s Cyber Future at the 11th Annual European Cyber Security Conference

The Annual European Cyber Security Conference is returning to Brussels on 19 March for its 11th edition and is set to convene key policymakers, industry stakeholders, and top-tier cybersecurity and defense experts to explore Europe’s strategies in addressing cyber and hybrid security challenges amidst a continually evolving global risk landscape.

Discussing recent developments such as the agreement on the Cyber Resilience Act, the enactment of the new Cybersecurity Regulation, and ongoing talks regarding the Cyber Solidarity Act, and in the context of the upcoming European elections, the conference will discuss ways for Europe to continue leading in cybersecurity advancements and to contribute to worldwide efforts in securing our digital future.

Speakers will evaluate the effectiveness of Europe’s cybersecurity policy framework in protecting the continent’s digital economy and deliberate future priorities in the next legislative cycle. Discussions will also focus on how trust in the digital era can be best fostered through initiatives like security by design, ensuring supply chain integrity, and understanding the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. Considering the geopolitical context, the conference will also highlight the significance of enhancing collaboration among Member States and allies in cybersecurity, defense, and diplomacy.

Confirmed speakers so far include:

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
Miguel Gonzalez Sancho, Head of Unit Cybersecurity Technology and Capacity Building, DG CONNECT, European Commission
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
Joanneke Balfoort, Director, Security and Defence Policy, EEAS
Rigo Van den Broeck, Executive Vice President, Cyber Security Product Innovation, Mastercard
John Fokker, Head of Threat Intelligence & Principal Engineer, Trellix
Christopher Porter, Head of International Security Cooperation, Google Cloud

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