CyberNext Brussels 2025: Full Schedule

10:00 CET

Opening Remarks

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:00 - 10:15 CET

Speakers

Ari SCHWARTZ

Coordinator, Cybersecurity Coalition

Ari Schwartz is Coordinator of the Cybersecurity Coalition and its parent organisation the Center for Cybersecurity Policy & Law. In this role, he leads a group of top cybersecurity companies dedicated to educating policymakers on cybersecurity issues and promoting a vibrant marketplace... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:00 - 10:15 CET

Remarks

10:15 CET

Cybersecurity Priorities for the Commission's New Mandate

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:15 - 10:25 CET

This session offers a closer look at the European Commission's cybersecurity priorities for the 2024-2029 mandate under the leadership of Commission President Ursula VON DER LEYEN.

Speakers

Despina SPANOU

Principal Adviser, DG CNCT

Despina SPANOU is a Principal Adviser at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content, and Technology (DG CNCT). She has held various roles within DG CNCT since joining in 2017, including Director for Digital Society, Trust, and Cybersecurity... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:15 - 10:25 CET

Spotlight

10:25 CET

The Future of the Cybersecurity Act & EU Certifications

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:25 - 11:10 CET

This session examines the implications of the December targeted amendment to the Cybersecurity Act (CSA), which enables the establishment of European certification schemes for managed security services. It also discusses the outlook for the European Union Cybersecurity Certification Scheme on Cloud Services (EUCS), with a particular focus on the ongoing debate surrounding cloud sovereignty.

Moderators

Adam DOBELL

Director of Global Security and Technology Strategy, Venable LLP

Adam DOBELL is a Director of Global Security and Technology Strategy at Venable and Coordinator of the Center for Cybersecurity Policy & Law’s Digi Asia Pacific initiative. He has extensive experience in national security and international policy, principally in the Indo-Pacific... Read More →

Speakers

Despina SPANOU

Principal Adviser, DG CNCT

Hans DE VRIES

Chief Cybersecurity and Operational Officer, ENISA

Hans DE VRIES is the Chief Cybersecurity and Operational Officer at the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). Hans specifically represents ENISA in the NIS Cooperation Group, the European Cyber Crisis Liaison Organisation Network (EU-CyCLONe) and the CSIRTs Network, which is composed... Read More →

Morten LØKKEGAARD

Member of European Parliament (Renew - Denmark), European Parliament

Morten LØKKEGAARD is a Member of European Parliament (Renew - Denmark), serving from 2009 to 2014 and 2016 to the present. In the 10th European Parliament, he is a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and a substitute on the Committee on the Internal Market... Read More →

Nikolas OTT

Senior Manager of European Government Affairs, Microsoft

Nikolas OTT is a Senior Manager of European Government Affairs at Microsoft. In this role, he oversees and implements cyber security policy related initiatives such as the European Cyber Agora and Microsoft’s support in implementing Paris Call for Trust and Security in Cyberspace... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 10:25 - 11:10 CET

Panel

11:10 CET

Harmonising Cybersecurity Regulations in the EU Single Market

Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:10 - 11:55 CET

This session focuses ongoing efforts to clarify, align and harmonise the European Union’s cybersecurity regulatory landscape. It discusses challenges stemming from variations in Member States’ implementation and transposition of EU regulations and directives, such as the NIS 2 Directive, as well as the complexities of cross-border cooperation in cybersecurity.

Moderators

Alex BOTTING

Senior Director of Global Security and Technology Strategy, Venable LLP

Alex BOTTING is a Senior Director of Global Security and Technology Strategy at Venable and Coordinator of the Coalition to Reduce Cyber Risk (CR2). He has extensive experience in international policy, having executed advocacy campaigns on technology policy issues in more than 50... Read More →

Speakers

Titilayo SHODIYA

Public Policy Technical Manager, Infoblox

Titilayo SHODIYA is a Public Policy Technical Manager at Infoblox. In this role, she works to advance Infoblox’s U.S. and international public policy priorities related to DNS infrastructure. Prior to joining Infoblox, Titilayo held various roles at the United States’ National... Read More →

Dan CIMPEAN

Director, Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate

Dan CIMPEAN is the Director of the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC). He was first appointed by Romanian Prime Minister Ludovic ORBAN as General Director of CERT-RO in 2020, with the mandate to transform it into what is now DNSC—a national authority responsible... Read More →

Bernard MONTEL

Technical Director EMEA & Security Strategist, Tenable

Bernard MONTEL is a Technical Director EMEA & Security Strategist at Tenable. With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, he specialises in cryptography, identity and access management, and security operations centers. Bernard has published numerous articles and is... Read More →

Eloïse RYON

Senior Manager for Europe Digital Policy, Schneider Electric

Eloïse RYON is Senior Manager, Europe Digital Policy for Schneider Electric. She previously was the Chair of the Cybersecurity Task Force of Orgalim until January 2025 and is currently the Issue lead on the Cyber Resilience Act at Digital Europe. Her main areas of expertise are cybersecurity... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:10 - 11:55 CET

Panel

11:55 CET

Policy Priorities Workshop

Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:55 - 12:05 CET

This session invites conference attendees to share their insights from the morning’s discussions by identifying their preferred cybersecurity policy priorities for the European Union, Member State governments, and other international actors. These insights will be collected and synthesized into a set of policy recommendations by the Cybersecurity Coalition and Cyber Threat Alliance following the conference.

Wednesday March 5, 2025 11:55 - 12:05 CET

Exercise

12:05 CET

Lunch

Wednesday March 5, 2025 12:05 - 13:30 CET

Break

13:30 CET

Fireside Chat: A Quantum Shift in Cybersecurity with Bart GROOTHUIS

Wednesday March 5, 2025 13:30 - 14:00 CET

This session analyses cybersecurity threats associated with quantum computing and the policy challenges surrounding the transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC). It also considers the role of EU institutions in supporting this transition to enhance cybersecurity and protect citizens.

Moderators

Ari SCHWARTZ

Coordinator, Cybersecurity Coalition

Speakers

Bart GROOTHUIS

Member of European Parliament (Renew - Netherlands), European Parliament

Bart GROOTHUIS is a Member of European Parliament (Renew - Netherlands), serving since 2020. In the 10th European Parliament, he is a member of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) and a substitute on the Committee on Security and Defence (SEDE). As rapporteur for... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 13:30 - 14:00 CET

Fireside Chat

14:00 CET

The Path Forward for Ukrainian Cyber Defence

Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:00 - 14:10 CET

This session discusses the efforts and strategies employed by the international community to provide IT and cyber defence assistance to Ukraine.

Speakers

Heli TIIRMAA-KLAAR

Visiting Distinguished Fellow, GMF Technology

Heli TIIRMAA-KLAAR is a Visiting Distinguished Fellow with GMF Technology, where she is the chair of the Steering Group of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group IT Coalition – a multinational IT and cyber defense assistance format – and chair of the board of directors at the Global... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:00 - 14:10 CET

Spotlight

14:10 CET

Cyber Defence: Protecting Critical Infrastructure & Supporting Strategic Partnerships

Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:10 - 14:55 CET

This session reviews plans to improve the cybersecurity of the European Union’s critical infrastructure, including Commission President Ursula VON DER LEYEN’s proposal for a Preparedness Union Strategy. It also discusses cybersecurity capacity assistance to Ukraine via the Tallinn Mechanism as well as the future of cybersecurity cooperation within and between the EU and NATO.

Moderators

Michael DANIEL

President & CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance

Michael DANIEL is President & CEO of the Cyber Threat Alliance (CTA), a non-profit working to improve the cybersecurity of the global digital ecosystem by enabling near real-time, high-quality cyber threat information sharing. Prior to CTA, Michael served as U.S. Cybersecurity Coordinator... Read More →

Speakers

Tanel SEPP

Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy, Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Tanel SEPP is Ambassador at Large for Cyber Diplomacy at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prior to his current role, he was seconded to the Ministry of Defense to deal with international partnerships at the Cyber Policy Department. As a diplomat, Tanel has served in Luxembourg... Read More →

Raj SAMANI

Senior Vice President & Chief Scientist, Rapid7

Raj SAMANI is Senior Vice President & Chief Scientist at Rapid7. In his role, he is responsible for extending the scope and reach of Rapid7’s research initiatives. Raj has assisted multiple law enforcement agencies in cybercrime cases, and is special advisor to the European Cybercrime... Read More →

Irina MICHALOWITZ

Senior Director Policy and Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks

Irina MICHALOWITZ leads the EU policy work of Palo Alto Networks and manages the company’s participation in the ENISA Cyber Partnership Programme. Prior to her current role, she has held senior positions at Twilio, Telekom Austria Group, Austrian Federal Railways and in consulting... Read More →

Erna CATIC

Cyber Policy Officer, European External Action Service (EEAS)

Erna CATIC is in the Hybrid Threats and Cyber Division of the European External Action Service (EEAS). In her role, she works on Cyber Capacity Building Policy and is the focal point at the EEAS for the cooperation on cyber and hybrid issues with the Western Balkans and the Eastern... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:10 - 14:55 CET

Panel

14:55 CET

Café

Wednesday March 5, 2025 14:55 - 15:25 CET

Break

15:25 CET

Stemming the Proliferation and Irresponsible Use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities: An Update on the Pall Mall Process

Wednesday March 5, 2025 15:25 - 16:10 CET

This session assesses the proliferation and irresponsible use of Commercial Cyber Intrusion Capabilities (CCICS), including ‘commercial intrusive surveillance software’ or spyware. It also discusses the Pall Mall Process – jointly led by France and the United Kingdom – which seeks to establish guiding principles and highlight policy options for States, industry and civil society in relation to the development, facilitation, purchase and use of such capabilities.

Moderators

Eric WENGER

Senior Director for Cyber & Emerging Tech Policy, Cisco

Eric WENGER is Senior Director for Cyber & Emerging Tech Policy at Cisco. In this role, he leads government affairs work globally on a range of policy issues, including: cybersecurity, 5G, IOT, lawful intercept and data protection. Prior to joining Cisco, Eric was Policy Counsel at... Read More →

Speakers

Elizabeth DAVIES

Pall Mall Process Policy Lead, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Elizabeth DAVIES is the Pall Mall Process Policy Lead in the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s Cyber Policy Department. In this role, part of the Cyber Threats team, she helps lead the FCDO and wider UK Government response to tackling the challenges posed by the proliferation... Read More →

Léonard ROLLAND

Deputy Director for Cybersecurity, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Léonard ROLLAND is the Deputy Director for Cybersecurity at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. He began working in cyber diplomacy in 2013 and contributed to negotiations that led to the consensus report of the United Nations Group of Governmental Experts (UN GGE... Read More →

Jen ELLIS

Founder, NextJenSecurity

Jen ELLIS is the Founder of NextJenSecurity. In this role, she partners with security experts, technology providers and operators, civil society, and governments, to create greater understanding of cyber security challenges and solutions. She also serves on the UK Cabinet Office’s... Read More →

Silvia LORENZO PEREZ

Director of the Security, Surveillance and Human Rights Programme, CDT Europe

Silvia LORENZO PEREZ is the Director of the Security, Surveillance and Human Rights Programme at the CDT Europe. Her work focuses on the intersection of human rights, security, and surveillance. This includes working on issues such as spyware, law enforcement’s use of surveillance... Read More →

Wednesday March 5, 2025 15:25 - 16:10 CET

Panel

16:10 CET

Policy Priorities Workshop

Wednesday March 5, 2025 16:10 - 16:20 CET

This session invites conference attendees to share their insights from the afternoon's discussions by identifying their preferred cybersecurity policy priorities for the European Union, Member State governments, and other international actors. These insights will be collected and synthesized into a set of policy recommendations by the Cybersecurity Coalition and Cyber Threat Alliance following the conference.

Wednesday March 5, 2025 16:10 - 16:20 CET

Exercise

16:20 CET

Closing Remarks

Wednesday March 5, 2025 16:20 - 16:30 CET

Speakers

Michael DANIEL

President & CEO, Cyber Threat Alliance

Wednesday March 5, 2025 16:20 - 16:30 CET

Remarks

16:30 CET

Reception

Wednesday March 5, 2025 16:30 - 18:00 CET

Reception