Conferences and keynotes

Wednesday, October 8  | 1.30- 2.30pm

In a rapidly changing world, our mission is not only to engage in cyber activities, but to give them meaning: to anticipate, serve, transform, and create value. To open this edition, after an introductive speech by S.E.M Christophe Mirmand, three complementary voices will convey this ambition: Claudia Pina, investigating judge, privileged witness to major international judicial cooperation. Vincent Strubel, Director General of ANSSI, architect of national digital resilience. Joffrey Célestin-Urbain, President of Campus Cyber, builder of synergies and collective innovation. Three visions, three experiences, three levers that complement each other to shed light on the future of cybersecurity. Welcome to Les Assises 2025.

• Maria Iacono, Director of Les Assises de la cybersécurité
• S.E. M. Christophe Mirmand, Ministre d'État de la Principauté de Monaco 
• Cláudia Pina, investigating judge     
• Vincent Strubel, Director General of ANSSI
• Joffrey Célestin-Urbain, President of Campus Cyber

Wednesday, October 8  | 6-6.30pm

In just four years, Wiz has evolved from a start-up to a leading software scale-up. This trajectory can be attributed to several factors: perfect timing, a strategic pivot to cloud security, the acceleration of digital transformation during the pandemic, and its pivotal role during the Log4J crisis — all underpinned by a strong technical vision. By leveraging a unique graphical approach and advanced automation, Wiz has made billions of scattered cloud security signals visible and actionable. After a record $1.9 billion funding round, adoption by 50% of the Fortune 500, and the rise of AI, what's Wiz’s ambition today?

• Anthony Belfiore, Chief Strategy & Security Officer Wiz

Thursday, October 9 | 9.30-10am

To be truly resilient, it's essential to identify and block threats before they can affect systems vital to your business. Akamai data reveals that the EMEA region is the most frequently attacked by multiple threat vectors. Against this backdrop, IT managers around the world need to rely on multi-layered defenses capable of protecting applications and data at every point of exposure. During this keynote, you'll discover how Akamai's proprietary threat intelligence, combined with real-world customer feedback, enables you to adapt, evolve and sustainably strengthen the protection of your business-critical assets - now and in the future.

• Mani Sundaram, Executive Vice President, Akamai
• Maria Iacono, Director Les Assises de la Cybersécurité

Once again this year, the Prix de l'Innovation at Les Assises de la Cybersécurité shines a spotlight on a start-up that is shaking up cybersecurity standards. The evening will unfold in two parts. Stéphanie Delestre, renowned entrepreneur and committed business angel, will share the keys to turning a good idea into a successful business: how to find the right market, scale up, and avoid common pitfalls. An interactive exchange to better understand what makes an innovation truly take off – and not just a promise on a slide.

Following this discussion, Maria Iacono and Thomas Baignères, CEO of Olvid and winner of the 2020 the Prix de l'Innovation, will present the the Prix de l'Innovation 2025 to Astran.

The year 2025 has seen an unprecedented acceleration in generative AI, which is already transforming our tools, our professions, and our daily lives. Luc Julia, a leading figure in innovation, will offer a concrete and no-nonsense perspective on what AI is already changing, what it could transform tomorrow, and the uses we want to build with it, in a conversation moderated by Sébastien Couasnon.

• Maria Iacono, Assises de la Cybersécurité's director
• Stéphanie Delestre, CEO and founder Volubile.ai
• Luc Julia
• Sébastien Couasnon, host of Tech 45’s podcast

Friday, October 10 | 11.30-12.00am

Clear and timely risk communication is indispensable for leaders navigating an ever-evolving array of geopolitical and cyber threats. Drawing inspiration from the Intelligence to Risk (I2R) framework—which emphasizes contextual awareness, stakeholder alignment, and actionable insights—this presentation demonstrates how intelligence-driven approaches can elevate organizational resilience and decision-making.

Using recent geopolitical events, we will explore how a nuanced understanding of global power shifts can guide risk managers in developing robust contingency plans. We will also examine high-profile cyber incidents—ransomware campaigns on critical infrastructure and sophisticated state-sponsored breaches—to highlight the importance of translating technical threat intelligence into clear business and operational implications.

Attendees will gain insights into crafting concise, outcome-focused risk narratives that resonate across all levels of the organization, from C-suite executives to frontline teams. The session will outline practical strategies for integrating intelligence into existing risk frameworks, fostering collaboration between cybersecurity experts, geopolitical analysts, and business units. By the end of this presentation, participants will be equipped with proven techniques for communicating complex threats effectively—ensuring that intelligence is not merely collected, but actively used to manage operational risk.

• Levi Gundert, Chief Security Officer Recorded Future

Friday, October 10 | 2:00-2:30pm

The Internet is no longer human, and the rise of agentic AI is accelerating this evolution. These autonomous systems now act independently on all digital surfaces, blurring the boundaries between humans, bots and machines. This talk explores how malicious actors, from hybrid threats to poorly parameterized agents, are redefining fraud, trust and user experience in search, commerce, social networks and streaming. Attendees will discover how intent-based defense and high-fidelity decision-making provide the visibility, control and governance needed to protect digital surfaces, while enabling enterprises to embrace legitimate automation that helps them stay competitive and supports their growth and innovation.

• Stu Solomon, CEO Human Security