12th Annual QED Conference on Cybersecurity

Registration opening soon!

Discussion Points

Fireside chat: Resilience through collaboration

– Overview of the state of cybersecurity in the European Union
– Where should the European Union be in our cybersecurity posture in 5 years from now?
– Public-private partnership as a driver of resilience of Europe’s critical infrastructure?
– Lessons learnt from cooperation models in the financial sectors

Panel discussion: Cybersecurity in the EU: Navigating Challenges, Enhancing Cooperation, and Shaping the Future

– How can the EU improve alignment across member states in implementing cybersecurity regulations and standards?
– How can the EU enhance cross-border cooperation in mitigating ransomware attacks?
– What role should EU regulations play in deterring or managing state-sponsored cyberattacks, and how can member states balance national security with international cooperation?
– How can the EU ensure that cybersecurity practices align with privacy regulations like the GDPR, especially in a landscape where security risks are constantly evolving?
– How can the EU improve the security and resilience of critical infrastructure, and what role should cooperation between member states and key institutions like the European Central Bank (ECB) play in enhancing preparedness and response to cyber threats?
– How is AI changing the nature of cyber threats, and what specific EU regulatory frameworks should be in place to ensure safe AI deployment?
– How can the EU improve its collaboration with non-EU countries on cyber defense, especially in light of geopolitical tensions?
– What role should the EU play in setting global standards for cybersecurity best practices?
– What are the risks of depending on non-EU cloud providers for critical infrastructure, and how should EU regulations address these risks?
– What are the next steps for EU cybersecurity regulations to address upcoming technological challenges such as AI and quantum computing?

Programme

14.30-15.00    Registration and networking
15.00-15.25    Resilience through collaboration: Fireside chat presented by Mastercard
15.25-15.40    Coffee break
15.40-17.00    Cybersecurity in the EU: Navigating Challenges, Enhancing Cooperation, and Shaping the Future: Panel discussion:
17.00-17.30    Networking drinks

Speakers

Rigo Van den Broeck

Executive Vice President, Cybersecurity Product Innovation, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions, Mastercard

Rigo Van den Broeck leads Cyber Security Product Innovation as part of Mastercard’s Cyber & Intelligence organization. He is responsible for managing the cyber products globally, including oversight over RiskRecon, a Mastercard company, and Safety Net. He leads the development of new solutions and programs that provide our stakeholders with insights to mitigate cyber-attacks. Rigo has an extensive background in fraud and security, specifically in Europe, where he was previously responsible for Mastercard’s safety and security product strategy, developing go-to-market approaches and spearheading product initiatives in areas such as fraud decisioning, complaint management and authentication (i.e. PSD2 compliance & EMV 3DS). He is also instrumental in key acquisitions and joint ventures. Prior to Mastercard, Rigo held positions at KBC Bank with responsibilities across Europe. Rigo holds a Masters in Applied Economics, with a major in marketing, as well as degrees in Psychology and Education from Catholic University of Leuven.

Registration opening soon!