Conferences and keynotes

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

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