Thursday, 26 September, HILTON HOTEL – ROYAL BALLROOM

9:00 – 18:00

08:00–08:45

 REGISTRATION OF PARTICIPANTS, WELCOME COFFEE, NETWORKING

09:00–09:30

 WELCOME SPEECH:

  • Daniela Chrzanovski – President of Swiss Webacademy, Co-Founder Sibiu Cybersecurity Dialogues
  • Cantemir Mihu – Site Manager Sibiu Branch, NTT DATA Romania
  • Catalin Mihacea – President of SIBIU IT CLUSTER

OFFICIAL OPENING:

E. Massimo Baggi, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Romania (Patron)

  • E. Massimo Baggi, the Ambassador of Switzerland to Romania (Patron)
  • Vlad-Alexandru Vasiu, Vice-President of Sibiu County Council
  • Mircea Dorin Crețu, Prefect of Sibiu County (tbc)

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH:

  • Dan CIMPEAN, Director of DNSC – Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (ONLINE)
09:30-10:30 PANEL 1 – Moderator: Luca TAGLIARETTI, Executive Director, Cyber Security Competence and Certification Centre – ECCC, ROMANIA

“Today’s world and the principal challenges that define the current cybersecurity landscape “. Europe and Romania in 2024. A state of threats and resilience. Sovereignty: increasingly unacceptable role of the GAFA and NATU for the democracies.

Speakers:

  • Cătălin ZETU, Director of the Central Analytical Information Unit, ROMANIAN POLICE
  • Patrick GHION, Chief Cyber Strategy Officer at Geneva State Police, SWITZERLAND
  • Virgilius STANCIULESCU, Cybersecurity Expert, ANCOM, ROMANIA
10:30-11:30 PANEL 2 – Moderator: Quentin LADETTO, Head of Technology Foresight at Swiss DoD, SWITZERLAND

“Preparing for GenAI: Navigating the Early Disruptions and Future Potential in Cybersecurity “. Integrating AI into Cybersecurity Frameworks: embedding AI technologies within existing cybersecurity controls. AI, Privacy, and Security: addressing the privacy concerns and potential security vulnerabilities introduced by the deployment of AI. Fake News. Cyber Manipulation in Real World versus Old Fashion Manipulation in Cyberspace.

Speakers:

  • Danny AFAHOUNKO, CEO, CLOUD INSPIRE, FRANCE
  • Mihai POPESCU, Cloud and Infrastructure Security Lead for EMEA ACCENTURE, ROMANIA
  • Catalin MIHACEA, President, SIBIU IT CLUSTER
11:30-12:00 COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
12:00-13:00 PANEL 3 – Moderator VASSILIOS MANOUSSOS, Forensic Scientist | Expert Witness in Digital Evidence @ Strathclyde Forensics, SCOTLAND

“Securing the Future: Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure, how safeguarding essential systems in the Digital Age “.  Risk management, robust security practices, employee education, and regulatory frameworks, how safeguard critical infrastructure from the ever-present and growing cyber threats, ensuring their resilience and reliability in the digital age.

Speakers:

  • Alejandro BETANCOR, Founder & Managing Director, GONKAR IT SECURITY, VENEZUELA
  • Mihai SATMAREAN, Fractional CTO | DevOps Expert, SkyLite TEK, GERMANY
  • Daniel PITIS, Secure Coding Specialist, SECURITY PATCH, ROMANIA

13:00–14:00

 LUNCH BREAK & NETWORKING

14:00–15:00

 PANEL 4 – Moderator RAJ MEGHANI, Co-Founder & CMO – BlockAPT™️,  ENGLAND

“The Convergence of AI and Quantum Technologies: Revolutionizing the Future of Cybersecurity and Beyond “. Quantum supremacy, where quantum computers solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers. The convergence of AI and quantum technologies, opportunities and challenges to cybersecurity. Consideration of ethical implications and practical challenges will be crucial in harnessing their full potential for the benefit of society.

Speakers:

  • Eduard STEFAN, CEO & Co-founder, GESP IT Solution, ROMANIA
  • Cătălin PATRASCU, Product Manager Cybersecurity, NTT DATA Romania.
  • Adrian STANILA, Global SOC Manager, VISMA, ROMANIA
15:00–16:00 PANEL 5 – Moderator ORTWIN MAIER, Cyber Area Lead, NTT DATA ROMANIA

“Embracing Human-Centric Security: Driving Behavioural Change to Reduce Cybersecurity Risks “. Human still as weak link. Shortage of qualified personnel, growing distance between humans and technology. Future of Cybersecurity Workforce: the impact of AI on the future demand for cybersecurity skills.

Speakers:

  • Virgilius STANCIULESCU, Cybersecurity Expert, ANCOM, ROMANIA
  • Mircea SCHEAU, President, CLOUD SECURITY ALLIANCE, ROMANIA
  • Daniel HUNYADI, Head of the Research, Development, and Innovation Office, Universitatea Lucian Blaga Sibiu, ROMANIA

Special Guest – ONLINE:

  • Tal Pavel, Founder & Director at CyBureau, Institute for Cyber Policy Studies, Israel

16:00 – 16:30

  COFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING 

16:30 – 17:30

 PANEL 6 – Moderator FRAGA TARIUC, Women4Cyber Romania, President & Founder

“NIS2 and Cybersecurity Dynamics: A Multidimensional Approach”. NIS2 Directive and cyber security:  challenges and solutions. Implementation of the NIS2 Directive in UE countries and Romania. Cyber Risk Management in the Context of the NIS2 Directive.

Speakers:

  • Alex RICOBON, CISO, NTT DATA Romania
  • Gaetano SANACORE, Scientific Director National Observatory for Cyber Security & AI of the Energy Grids, ITALY
  • Iulia FERARU, Security Program Manager, VISMA, ROMANIA
17:30 – 18:00 CLOSING ROUND TABLE – Q&A – Moderators, Speakers

20:00

 GALA DINNER – IMPARATUL ROMANILOR RESTAURANT  
(Upon Invitation or for fee.)