The program

Cyber and digital risks are often seen as a technical constraint or a barrier to innovation. Despite this, the link between cybersecurity and business has been growing stronger in recent years. What if they were to become a gas pedal for the businesses, a catalyst for transformation, a driver of innovation and ultimately a competitive advantage for the company?

 

Moderator : Jérôme Saiz, Founder, OPFOR Intelligence 

Co-presidents :

• Thierry Auger, Group CISO – Lagardère
• Olivier Ligneul, Group CISO – EDF

Partners :

• Valérie Boulch, Country Leader France Proofpoint International
• Lilian Seigneur, VP Cybersecurity Services France Thalès

How the cyber organization is changing

Technological disruptions (AI, automation, cloud, 5G) and the boom in mergers and acquisitions are reshaping industrial models, imposing complex reorganizations. Yet these transformations are multiplying cyber risks: more complex infrastructures, heterogeneous integrations, new vulnerabilities.

How can the CISO secure these periods of transition? What levers should be activated to manage risks, ensure compliance and maintain an optimal level of protection? This panel will explore strategies and best practices to help CISOs assert their role as pillars of organizational resilience.

Moderator: Caroline Moulin-Schwartz, Technical Delegate, CRIP

Co-president:

• Fabrice Bru, Cybersecurity Director - Groupement Les Mousquetaires - President CESIN
• Arnaud Martin, Director of Operational Risks - Groupe Caisse des Dépôts
• Jean-Christophe Mathieu, Global CISO - SNCF Group

Partners :

• Blandine Delaporte, Senior Director, Solutions Engineering SentinelOne
• Gaetan Gesret, Senior Pre-Sales Engineer, OT/CPS Security & Vulnerability Management Advisor Armis

The fight against fraud and data protection is facing growing challenges. On the one hand, cybercrime is using increasingly sophisticated technologies, such as AI and deepfakes, and on the other, regulation around data and information systems is becoming ever more complex. This phenomenon is taking place in a geopolitical context marked by the deregulation of major digital platforms.

Companies must now invest not only in advanced technological solutions to secure their information systems, but also adopt a proactive approach to data governance, adapted to this constantly evolving context.

This commission will analyze the panorama of threats emanating from organized criminal groups, scrutinize legal and geopolitical developments, and provide participants with avenues for strengthening and adjusting their cybersecurity strategy in the face of these challenges.

Moderator : Garance Mathias, Attorney at law, Paris

Co-president:

• Éric Freyssinet, Senior Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Advisor - COMCYBER-MI
• Sébastien Bombal, Customs Technical Director - DNRED

Partenaire : Maxime Badia, Regional Sales Manager France Switzerland & Benelux, Dataminr

In a digital world where technologies and systems are deeply interconnected, a security breach in one company or sector can quickly have consequences for many others, whether customers, partners or even entire sectors.

In this context, cybersecurity solidarity becomes not only a strategic approach, but a real necessity in the face of increasingly complex and interconnected threats. Acting in solidarity helps to strengthen collective security, better manage crises, pool resources and ensure more effective protection against cyberattacks.

This commission will explore how cybersecurity, when treated as a collective effort involving partners, providers, businesses and governments, can lead to greater efficiency and resilience in the face of today's challenges.

Moderator: Véronique Loquet, Cybersecurity expert

Co-president:

• Maricela Pelegrin-Bomel, CISO - Établissement Français du Sang, France
• Michel Dubois, Scientific and technical director - La Poste Group cybersecurity department

Speakers:

•  Philippe Loudenot, APSSIS' honor member
• Chloé Blondeau, Cybersecurity Certification Unit ENISA

Partner : Xavier Bourdelois, Sales Engineer Manager Commvault

How can an international group adjust its security strategies to effectively protect its interests and employees in an increasingly fragmented world, both politically and economically?

In this context, the security of an international group largely depends on its ability to cooperate with local and international partners.

This collaboration not only enables us to gain a better understanding of the political, economic and social dynamics specific to each region, but also to strengthen security arrangements in the face of specific threats, often unique to each local context. This collaborative approach is essential to anticipate risks, respond rapidly to crises and guarantee optimal security in an increasingly uncertain environment.

Moderator: Mélanie Benard-Crozat, Editor-in-Chief, S&D Magazine and Impact for the future

Co-president:

• Patrick Menez, Deputy Group Chief Security Officer - AXA
• Frank Van Caenegem, CISO - Schneider Electric and CESIN Administrator 

Partners :

• Lionel Gonzalez, Director, Sales Engineering Southern Europe Africa and Latin America XM Cyber
• Jeremy Bellaiche, Regional Vice President - Spain | Majors Accounts France, Tanium

Today, cybersecurity no longer relies solely on technologies, firewalls or SOCs. It's the employees who, through their day-to-day behavior, contribute to the fight against cyberthreats.

But how can we move from theory to a culture that is truly rooted in practice? How can we ensure a lasting sense of responsibility? How can we assess the impact of this acculturation?

We invite you to take a challenging, operational and forward-looking look at how to build a strong, sustainable cybersecurity culture aligned with your company's DNA. After all, it's not just a question of “raising awareness”, but of creating a system of values, reflexes and structuring choices that engage all levels of the organization. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Moderator : Annick Rimlinger, Director of Safety & Security, Cyber & Data protection - Aéma Groupe.

Co-president:

• Laurence Thomazeau, VP Group CISO & DPO - Air Liquide
• Michel Cazenave, CISO / CSO - PwC France

 

Tuesday October 7th | 5.30pm - 6.15pm 

“You talk about cybersecurity, but they still hear ‘technology’...” This disconnect is universal. Regardless of the country or sector, many CISOs are confronted with this asymmetry of perception. What if the real issue were no longer technological, but cultural, strategic, and economic? Cybersecurity can no longer be viewed as a cost center or a regulatory obligation. It is becoming a factor in competitiveness, innovation, and resilience—provided that a common language is adopted with business lines and senior management. During this 45-minute meetup, we will share concrete, international feedback on: How can we change the stance of the executive committee from constraint to value creation? How to align cybersecurity and business strategy at the group level? How to move from top-down awareness to shared commitment with senior management? You will leave with actionable levers, real-life examples, and an approach to making cybersecurity a catalyst for value on a global scale.

With: Anne Doré, CEO & Founder ADHEL

Tuesday October 7th | 5.30 pm - 6.15pm

Child pornography, sextortion, deepfakes: cyberviolence continues to grow, directly affecting our personal and professional lives. As CISOs, we cannot ignore the dangers of the internet, which increasingly target young people, who are often the first victims of these invisible threats. This meet-up offers a clear-headed analysis of these cyber threats, which are still not being addressed sufficiently, at the crossroads of technical, legal, and societal issues. It invites us to rethink our role: if everyone plays their part, then everyone is protected. Because beyond our corporate missions, it is through collective commitment that we will be able to build a safer cyberspace for the most vulnerable... including at home.

With: Anne Souvira, Point de Contact's President, Commissaire Divisionnaire Honoraire, Ancien Chef de la Mission « Cyber » de la Préfecture de Police