Agenda 2025

Keynote

10:10

Cyber heroes in the age of AI

Cyber resilience today is not built in firewalls or compliance checklists. It lives in people. AI now powers hyper-personalized attacks across every channel, and our professional and personal identities are constantly targeted. The human layer has become both the biggest risk and the greatest defense. In this keynote, Dr. Niklas Hellemann shows how to transform employees into cyber heroes, cut through the noise that overwhelms CISOs, and unlock resilience that goes far beyond compliance.

PANEL DISCUSSION

10:40

Empowering the human firewall: How to inspire ownership at every level

Security doesn’t end with the security team — and in today’s threat landscape, it can’t. As attack surfaces expand and digital complexity grows, security leaders must lead a cultural shift to make sure cyber security is a shared responsibility.

This panel explores how security leaders can move from enforcing compliance to enabling ownership. How do you embed security mindsets across the business — from HR to product, from the boardroom to the frontline? What does it take to build a culture where secure behavior is second nature, not second thought?

Join top CISOs and business leaders as they unpack what it takes to inspire accountability at every level, shift perceptions, and lay the groundwork for security cultures that are not only robust, but human-first and future-ready.

Panel discussion

11:20

Attracting women to cyber security with a human-centric approach

Cyber security isn’t just a technical field — it’s a human one. Yet too often, the industry is framed through a narrow lens that overlooks what truly draws people in: purpose, connection, and the chance to make a difference. This leaves much of the talent pool untapped — especially women.

This panel explores how a human-centric approach can rewrite the story. How do we shift from gatekeeping to welcoming? From rigid role definitions to inclusive pathways? And how do we speak to what really matters to many diverse individuals — impact, curiosity, and the ability to protect others?

Join leading voices in cyber security as they share what it takes to attract more women to the field — and why changing the message might be the key to changing the makeup of the industry.

MASTERCLASS

11:20

Establishing a company-wide security culture for success

Policies don’t change behaviour — culture does. In this session, we’ll uncover how to shift cybersecurity from a top-down mandate to a shared responsibility embedded in everyday work.

You’ll learn practical strategies to create genuine security ownership across your organisation, from frontline teams to the boardroom.

We’ll explore how to align behaviours with business goals, leverage behavioural science to drive change, and dismantle the blockers that stop culture from taking root.

Walk away with the insights and tools to build a security culture that drives lasting impact — one that’s resilient, measurable, and truly embraced by your people.

Live podcast

11:50

Internationale Sicherheitslage: Unsere Welt im Umbruch

Mit jahrzehntelanger Erfahrung in Spitzenpolitik, Wirtschaft und internationalen Beziehungen bietet Sigmar Gabriel eine seltene Gesamtsicht auf die digitale Bedrohungslage. Er analysiert, wie sich geopolitische Machtverschiebungen, wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeiten und technologische Entwicklungen zu neuen Sicherheitsrisiken verdichten – und warum Cybersecurity heute ein zentrales Element nationaler und wirtschaftlicher Souveränität ist. Aus der Verbindung politischer, strategischer und gesellschaftlicher Perspektiven entsteht ein Lagebild, das weit über technische Fragen hinausreicht.

MASTERCLASS

11:50

10 impactful ways to ignite cyber security awareness

We all know that the biggest security risk isn’t technology — it’s behaviour. But it’s also your greatest untapped defence.

In this fast-paced, practical session, we’ll explore 10 proven tactics that go beyond posters and phishing tests to ignite real change.

Learn how to inspire ownership, make security stick, and turn your people from passive bystanders into active cyber defenders. Packed with behavioural insights, real-world examples, and ready-to-use ideas, this session will equip you to turn security into culture — not just compliance.

Whether you’re starting your awareness journey or looking to level up, these tactics will help you transform your users into cyber security heroes.

PANEL DISCUSSION

13:30

Cybercrime trends 2026: What we’ll be fighting next year

As 2025 draws to a close, which threats have defined the year — and what’s already emerging as the next wave of cybercrime? In this forward-looking panel, we’ll reflect on the key developments of the past months and explore the trends gaining momentum as we head into 2026. From highly targeted social engineering and deepfake scams to AI-powered attack automation, cybercriminals are evolving fast. Our panelists will break down what they’re seeing now — and what security teams need to prepare for next. Are we truly ready for what’s coming?

Product keynote

14:00

Empowering cyber heroes: From compliance to human resilience

Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology – it’s about people. In an era of AI-driven, multichannel, hyper-personalized attacks, organizations require more than compliance training. They need defenses that adapt in real time and transform the human layer into a true line of resilience.

This product keynote shows security leaders how to make that shift today. It begins with simulation-first approach to diagnosis, offering employees a safe environment to practice handling threats across identities and channels. It builds on live intelligence that keeps training aligned with the adversarial landscape. And it culminates in analytics that unify simulations, reporting, and external signals into benchmarks and measurable outcomes.

Join us for an exclusive look at the next generation of Human Risk Management and learn how we can transform compliance into confidence and people into true cyber heroes.

PRODUCT DEEP DIVE

15:15

Training employees for the age of AI

The AI era is rewriting the cyber threat playbook — are your employees ready? In this session, discover how SoSafe equips your workforce to recognize and respond to emerging threats like deepfakes, AI-powered social engineering, and unsafe LLM use. Learn how our behavioral science-backed awareness training and phishing simulations transform your people into your strongest line of defense — building a secure, AI-aware, and compliant organization from the inside out.

KEYNOTE

15:45

Foresight 2035: Global Trends, Digital Transformation, and Human Impact

The world is changing faster than ever, driven by technological evolution, digitalization, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. In this keynote, Dr. Florence Gaub, political scientist, futurologist, and military strategist, explores the global trends and emerging scenarios that will shape the next decade.

From AI and digital governance to the geopolitical implications of technological competition, she maps the forces transforming societies, economies, and security landscapes.

Drawing these insights together, Dr. Gaub will discuss what these trends mean for cybersecurity and the human factor: how humans will interact with technology, how societies can adapt to increasingly complex threats, and what skills and mindsets will be critical in navigating a digitally and geopolitically volatile world.

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

16:15

Between rules and reality: How much control can a positive security culture handle?

This session explores the tension between compliance demands, internal security policies, and the day-to-day realities of modern work. How much control is truly necessary – and when does it start to backfire?

We’ll discuss how to strike the right balance between regulation and pragmatism to build a security culture that empowers rather than overwhelms. Drawing on real-world examples – like how BESTSECRET co-created their patch management policy with employees – we’ll examine whether involving teams in policy-making leads to stronger adoption and sustainable security behaviors.

PRODUCT DEEP DIVE

16:15

From simulation to real defense: Hyper-realistic phishing simulations

Step into the attacker’s shoes: discover how SoSafe transforms phishing simulations from routine tests into hyper-realistic training experiences. With authentic branding, flexible templates, and recreations of real-world attack tactics, SoSafe helps organizations build employees’ awareness and resilience where it matters most — against the threats they’ll actually face.

Fireside chat

16:45

Meine Mutter, der Algorithmus und ich: Wladimir Kaminer über Menschen in der digitalen Welt

Was passiert, wenn ein Staubsauger plötzlich klüger ist als seine Besitzerin? Oder wenn Algorithmen unsere Nachrichten, Einkäufe und sogar unser Denken vorfiltern? Wladimir Kaminer, Bestsellerautor, Kolumnist und gewitzter Beobachter des Alltags, nimmt die digitale Transformation mit Humor, Leichtigkeit und überraschenden Perspektiven unter die Lupe. Im Fireside Chat erzählt er unter anderem, wie verschiedene Generationen mit Technik umgehen, warum Algorithmen wie neue Mythen funktionieren und wie uns Lachen dabei hilft, Wandel zu begreifen. Ein Gespräch, das zeigt: Digitalisierung ist nicht nur eine technische, sondern vor allem eine menschliche Geschichte.

CUSTOMER PANEL DISCUSSION

16:45

Not just another training: How we got our employees to actually care

Too often, awareness programs are met with eye rolls and unopened emails. But what happens when employees are not just compliant—but genuinely interested? In this candid discussion, security leaders reveal how they shifted perceptions and got their teams excited about cyber awareness. With SoSafe as their partner, they used behavioral science, storytelling, and smart design to make security relatable—and even inspiring. Learn what it takes to create campaigns that stick and turn employees into active defenders of their organizations.

Keynote

10:10

Scamproof your life: Unmasking social engineering in the digital age

Cybercriminals constantly adapt their tactics, but their basic playbook has remained the same: exploit human trust. In this keynote, social engineering expert Alexis Conran reveals the patterns and strategies attackers use to manipulate people — and how technology has only made these tricks more personal, targeted, and pervasive. Exploiting private space to infiltrate organizations, humans are always at the center of the attack surface. By understanding these timeless structures and how they evolve, we can turn the tables: empowering the human layer to become the most powerful line of cyber defense.

PUBLIC SECTOR KEYNOTE

11:00

Cyberangriffe auf Staat und Verwaltung: Risiken, Geopolitik und die Zukunft der öffentlichen Sicherheit

Als ehemaliger Generalsekretär von Interpol kennt Jürgen Stock die Schattenseiten der Globalisierung bezogen auf transnationale Kriminalität aus erster Hand. In dieser Keynote gibt er einen unmittelbaren Einblick in die Cyberbedrohungen, die er im öffentlichen Sektor über Jahre hinweg beobachtet hat, und zeigt auf, wie Staaten und Behörden auf diese digitalen Risiken reagieren – oder reagieren sollten.

Er beleuchtet, welchen Einfluss geopolitische Spannungen und internationale Entwicklungen auf die Sicherheit von Behörden und kritischen Infrastrukturen haben. Zugleich stellt er die Frage, ob bestehende Gesetze und Regulierungen den Bedrohungen angemessen sind oder ob der öffentliche Sektor dringend nachschärfen muss, um handlungsfähig zu bleiben.

Mit persönlichen Erfahrungen, scharfsinnigen Analysen und klaren Handlungsempfehlungen richtet sich diese Keynote an alle, die die digitale Resilienz des öffentlichen Sektors stärken und ihre Organisation auf die Herausforderungen einer zunehmend komplexen Welt vorbereiten möchten.

CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

11:00

Mission Impossible? Planting the security mindset through human connection

CISOs, security specialists, and hackers often share one thing: the security virus. But many others in the business world have developed strong internal firewalls – psychological ones – protecting them from what they perceive as extra responsibility, lost time, or unwanted complexity.

If we want people to breathe security, to act with awareness and care, we need to approach them not with rules, but with empathy. This is no longer just a technical challenge – it’s a deeply human one.

In this session, we’ll explore how psychological safety, cultural sensitivity, and creative storytelling can help us lower defenses and invite curiosity. It’s about empowering people, not pressuring them – about planting seeds in the right places, tailored to roles, cultures, and individual identities. Together, we’ll step into their world and discover how to help security grow from the inside out – brick by brick, person by person – as part of a truly resilient Human Firewall.

PUBLIC SECTOR PANEL DISCUSSION

11:30

Cyber-Resilienz im öffentlichen Sektor: Von der Herausforderung zur Lösung

Stadtverwaltungen, Schulen, Krankenhäuser – öffentliche Einrichtungen in ganz Europa stehen zunehmend im Visier von Cyberangriffen. Doch begrenzte Budgets, veraltete IT-Infrastrukturen und der Mangel an Fachkräften erschweren es vielen, mit der Bedrohungslage Schritt zu halten. Das Ergebnis: eine uneinheitliche Cyber-Resilienz und wachsende Anfälligkeit gegenüber komplexen Angriffen.

In dieser Podiumsdiskussion kommen Expertinnen und Experten aus dem öffentlichen Sektor zusammen, um zentrale Herausforderungen zu beleuchten – und vor allem um darüber zu sprechen, welche konkreten Maßnahmen nötig sind, um ihnen zu begegnen. Welche Modelle für Zusammenarbeit, Finanzierung und Wissensaustausch stärken die Abwehrfähigkeit öffentlicher Einrichtungen? Und wie gelingt der Wandel von reaktiver Gefahrenabwehr hin zu proaktiver, nachhaltiger Resilienz – auch bei knappen Ressourcen?

Diskutieren Sie mit, wie der öffentliche Sektor der wachsenden Cyberbedrohung begegnen kann – und welche Unterstützung er dafür braucht.

PANEL DISCUSSION

11:30

Thriving under pressure: Building resilient tech teams in high-stakes environments

Cybersecurity may be the frontline, but across IT and tech organizations, leaders are grappling with the same challenge: how to build teams that can operate effectively under pressure — without burning out.
In fast-moving, high-stakes environments where uptime, threats, and delivery deadlines collide, what does it take to create sustainable performance and long-term resilience?

This panel brings together voices from security and IT leadership to explore how we can lead healthier, more adaptive technical teams. We’ll unpack lessons on avoiding alert fatigue and fostering psychological safety — while still delivering on mission-critical demands.

Whether you’re leading a SOC, running infrastructure, or managing digital transformation, the same question applies: how do we help our teams go the distance — and thrive while doing it?

Live hacking

13:15

The chain of trust: Live hacking demonstration

One moment, everything’s fine. The next – chaos. In a live demonstration, ethical hacker Campbell Murray will pull back the curtain on a real-world attack, showing just how quickly and easily systems can be compromised. You’ll feel the tension of the unfolding hack, see the human factor in action, and understand why activating the human layer isn’t just important – it’s critical.

MASTERCLASS

13:15

Unlocking the power of psychological safety in cyber security

Cybersecurity teams operate under relentless pressure, attempting to manage an organisation’s complex and ever-changing risk posture and responding to high-stakes incidents. But what protects those who protect our organisations?

This talk draws on trauma risk management (TRiM) techniques and hard-earned lessons from the military and emergency services to address the growing risks of burnout, chronic stress, and even PTSD in cybersecurity professionals.

Attendees will learn how structured peer support, early intervention, and psychological safety practices — proven in police, fire, and ambulance services — can be adapted to the unique demands of cyber roles.

With real-world examples and practical takeaways, this session will equip leaders and practitioners alike with tools to build resilient, mentally healthy teams that can sustain performance and operational capability without sacrificing wellbeing.

MASTERCLASS

13:45

Sicherheitskulturen: Kulturwandel im öffentlichen Sektor gestalten

Sicherheit im öffentlichen Sektor braucht mehr als Firewalls – sie braucht eine Kultur, die trägt. Doch diese Sicherheitskultur steht unter Druck: wachsende Bedrohungen, knappe Ressourcen und steigende Erwartungen der Öffentlichkeit stellen Behörden und Verwaltungen vor enorme Herausforderungen.

In dieser interaktiven Masterclass erfahren Sie, wie Sie Vertrauen fördern, begrenzte Kapazitäten gezielt einsetzen und Cybersicherheit fest in die DNA Ihrer Organisation integrieren können. Mit praxisnahen Strategien, konkreten Beispielen und sofort umsetzbaren Ideen entwickeln Sie Ansätze, wie eine widerstandsfähige Sicherheitskultur entsteht – resilient, kreativ und effektiv. Gestalten Sie den Wandel: von Compliance zu gelebtem Vertrauen.

PANEL DISCUSSION

14:15

Personal is professional: How identity became the new attack vector

Hackers aren’t just targeting companies anymore — they’re coming for people. As personal and professional lives blur, every device, every identity, every connection becomes a potential doorway for attack.

In this powerful discussion, we’ll explore how cybercriminals are weaponizing personal identities to breach organizations — and why protecting your people now means protecting their families, too.

Where are the new vulnerabilities? How do we stay one step ahead in a world where anyone can be a target? Join us to rethink what security really means in today’s connected world — and how we can build defenses that go beyond the office walls.

MASTERCLASS

14:15

Mastering AI innovation with cyber security at the forefront

AI is evolving at breakneck speed — and with every new chatbot or GenAI tool, fresh attack surfaces emerge. For security-minded leaders, the challenge isn’t just launching safely, but staying secure as both threats and regulations shift beneath their feet.

In this panel, security leaders will share how they’re navigating the fast-moving AI landscape, covering:

• Which data sets are truly “safe” for GenAI—and which should be hands-off
• How to prevent model leakage or prompt abuse without shutting down innovation
• How lean security teams can realistically monitor AI behavior
• The core AI fluency every employee will need going forward

You’ll walk away with real-world lessons (successes and stumbles), a no-jargon AI risk checklist you can apply to any project, and practical steps to protect your organization today — while building resilience for whatever AI throws at us next.

FIRESIDE CHAT

14:45

Vertrauen, Geschwindigkeit, Teamwork: Was uns die Formel 1 über Cyber-Resilienz lehrt

Was können wir von einem Formel-1-Fahrer über Cybersicherheit lernen? Mehr, als Sie denken. In der Welt des Motorsports müssen Entscheidungen in Millisekunden getroffen werden – und es steht enorm viel auf dem Spiel. Es ist ein Umfeld, in dem das Vertrauen ins Team absolut, Anpassungsfähigkeit überlebenswichtig und Leistung unter Druck unverzichtbar ist. Kommt Ihnen das bekannt vor?

In diesem Fireside Chat erzählt F1-Legende Ralf Schumacher, was es braucht, um in Umgebungen mit hohem Druck zu führen, Leistung zu maximieren und erfolgreich zu sein. Mit sechs Grand-Prix-Siegen und über zehn Jahren an der Spitze des Motorsports weiß er, wie man unter Druck ruhig bleibt, Entscheidungen datenbasiert trifft und weiter vorankommt – selbst wenn das Unerwartete eintritt.