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09:00 – 09:30  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 

AI at Scale: Strategies for Enterprise-Level Implementation 

• As organisations increasingly recognize the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the challenge lies in effectively scaling AI initiatives across the enterprise. In this session, we will explore strategies and best practices for implementing AI at scale, enabling organisations to unlock the full potential of this technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and competitive advantage. 
• Developing a comprehensive AI strategy aligned with organisational goals and objectives. 
• Establishing robust data infrastructure and governance frameworks to support AI initiatives at scale 
• Leveraging cloud computing and scalable AI platforms to accelerate deployment and adoption 
• Building cross-functional teams with diverse skill sets to drive AI projects and initiatives 
• Implementing change management processes to ensure successful adoption and integration of AI technologies across the organisation 

Fawsy Bendeck, Senior Principal, Accenture 

12:15 – 13:00 

Privacy by Design to Safeguard Data in the Digital Era 

• In this discussion, we will explore essential strategies and best practices for defending data, ensuring compliance with the latest regulations, and integrating privacy into cybersecurity frameworks. 
• Navigating evolving data privacy regulations: understanding the complex privacy landscape 
• Implications of latest data privacy regulations on cybersecurity practices 
• Staying ahead in the evolving data protection landscape 
• Safeguarding sensitive information: effective data classification and handling 
• Strategies for secure data storage, transmission, and disposal 
• Integrating privacy into cybersecurity frameworks through privacy by design 
• Conducting privacy impact assessments and risk evaluations 
• Balancing security and user rights 

Robert Hellwig, Chief Information Security Office, University of Siegen 

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 

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