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09:00 – 09:30 Opening Keynote: Microsoft Futures: Accelerating Innovation, Discovery and R&D Transformation 

Which disruptive technologies are poised to influence industries, governments, and societies within the next five years? What are the core incubations and key strategic investments shaping Microsoft’s roadmap? Discover Microsoft’s vision for the next wave of innovations and opportunities for your organization. Learn how emerging technologies such what’s next for generative AI and quantum, are both enabling new customer scenarios today in scientific discovery, R&D transformation and shaping the future of computing in the process. Gain actionable steps on how to co-innovate with us today for meaningful business transformation, and plan for the future with new possibilities on the horizon. 

Nick McQuire, Director Incubation Management, AI and Quantum Computing, Microsoft 

09:30 – 10:00 From Data Egosystem to Ecosystem.  

Sharing data to leverage business success seems to be a ‘no-brainer’, but the reality still falls short of expectation. How to overcome the pitfalls and identify the relevant capabilities to enable data-driven growth? 

Greta Schnell, Technology Strategy & Advisory Senior Manager, Accenture  

10:00 – 10:45 

This focused session is your opportunity to learn more about the cutting edge technologies transforming the future of the IT and Cybersecurity markets. Each solution spotlight lasts just ten minutes. 

Solution Spotlight #1  

Data Governance: Driving Cost Savings and Financial Success!  

Marc Crauwels, CEO, Progressivum 

Solution Spotlight #2 

From Upload to Data Storage: Data Security in the Context of IT Security 

Dario Trambale, Regional Sales Manager, OPSWAT

Solution Spotlight #3

How Legacy Tech and Insufficient Access to Data are Holding GenAI Back 

Dominic Wellington, Enterprise Architect, SnapLogic 

10:45 – 11:15 

11:15 – 12:00 

The Way into and out of Cyber Crisis 

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) has emerged as the number one threat. This round table will delve into the operations of the RaaS ecosystem, exploring how it enables cybercriminals to launch devastating ransomware attacks. We will dissect the kill chain that needs to be taken to trigger a cyber crisis and highlighting each stage from initial access through to the final demand for ransom. We then will go through the tactical steps needed to recover from the crisis and how to strengthen the security posture for emergency operations. 

Christopher Golitschek, Team Lead Incident Response and Senior Security Consultant, Eviden 

12:15 – 13:00 

Navigating Cyber Risks and Insurance: Strategies to Overcome Evolving Cyber Threats and Risks in Today’s Digital Ecosystem 

• Exploring the role of cyber insurance as a risk management tool and its effectiveness in mitigating potential financial losses 
• Identifying critical factors CISOs should consider when selecting cyber insurance policies, including coverage limitations, exclusions, and policy terms 
• The importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures and how they impact insurance premiums and coverage 
• Strategizing proactive incident response plans to minimize the impact of cyber breaches and facilitate smoother insurance claims processes. 
• Anticipating future cyber threats, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, and their implications for cyber insurance strategies 

Bernd Wenninger, CIO, A3M Global Monitoring 

13:00 – 13:45 

13:45 – 14:15 Keynote Presentation: Vulnerability Assessment of Office 365: The Good, The Bad and The Bounty Bucks 

 In this presentation, Ashar will share his firsthand experiences in identifying vulnerabilities within Office 365—a platform hailed by Microsoft as the world’s premier productivity cloud, meticulously designed with a robust Security Development Lifecycle (SDL). Microsoft places security at the core of Office 365, subjecting it to annual third-party penetration testing and vulnerability assessments. Additionally, the platform boasts a public bounty program, attracting a community of researchers and bug hunters who continuously scrutinize its security posture. 

Despite these rigorous security measures, his investigation revealed 365 bugs lurking within Office 365. Ashar will explore some of the most intriguing bugs I discovered across critical components like Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PowerApps, Dynamics 365, SharePoint, and Azure. 

His session will culminate in a critical reflection on Office 365’s security landscape and its implications for your own applications. If a meticulously secured platform like Office 365 harbours 365 vulnerabilities, it prompts us all to reevaluate our security strategies. Let’s delve deeper and fortify our defences. 

Dr Ashar Javed, Chief Information Security Officer, Hyundai Autoever Europe 

14:15 – 15:00  Securing the Future: Collaborative Strategies for Cyber Resilience in the Digital Age 

• As leaders tasked with safeguarding organisations against ever-evolving cyber threats, it is imperative that CIOs and CISOs unite both expertise and resources to confront these challenges head-on. In this session, our panellists will explore strategic approaches to enhance cyber resilience, foster collaboration between IT and security teams, and fortify defences against cyber adversaries. 
• Understanding the evolving cyber threat landscape and the importance of proactive defence strategies 
• Building a culture of cyber resilience that prioritizes continuous improvement and adaptation to emerging threats 
• Embracing collaboration between CIOs and CISOs to align technology investments with security priorities and business objectives 
• Leveraging threat intelligence and information sharing to enhance situational awareness and response capabilities 
• Implementing robust incident response and recovery plans to minimize the impact of cyber incidents and ensure business continuity 

Riccardo Riccobene, Head of CISO Security Assurance, DWS Group 

Bernd Wenninger, CIO, A3M Global Monitoring 

Robert Hellwig, Chief Information Security Office, University of Siegen 

Moderated by: Fawsy Bendeck, Senior Principal, Accenture 

15:00