Lyall King Director of Risk Mitigation Programs at CSE’s Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, leading telecom resilience and supply chain security. Former Director in Intelligence Operations, specializing in cyber threats and hostile state actors. Chaired Canada’s SITE Task Force (2018–2022) to counter foreign interference in federal elections. Over 20 years in intelligence and cybersecurity, including overseas deployments with allied partners.
Claudio Peguero Ambassador for Cyber Matters at the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, leading international cyber diplomacy. Founder of the country’s key cybercrime units, establishing DICAT and DNI’s Cybercrime Division. Instrumental in shaping national and international cyber laws, including Law 53-07 and the Budapest Convention protocols. Chair of INTERPOL’s Cyber Americas Working Group (2022–2024) and Vice-Chair of the UN
Nobutaka TAKEO Director for Cybersecurity at METI Japan, leading efforts to protect industries from cyber threats. Focuses on securing Japanese industries and ensuring safe product development. Over 20 years at METI, specializing in technology policy and industrial security. Former Director of the Battery Industry Division, shaping Japan’s energy and tech sectors. Nobutaka TAKEO is the Director for Cybersecurity at the
Merle Maigre Programme Director of Cybersecurity at Estonia’s e-Governance Academy, leading digital security initiatives. Former Director of NATO CCDCOE (2017–2018) and International Advisory Board member (2018–2022). Security Policy Adviser to two Estonian Presidents (2012–2017) on cyber and defense strategy. Member of the ENISA Advisory Group, shaping European cybersecurity policy. Merle Maigre is the Programme Director of Cybersecurity at Estonia’s e-Governance Academy. Previously
Kevin Moar Director of National Security Policy (since 2024), advising the Prime Minister and overseeing policy integration. Leads New Zealand’s National Cyber & Technology Security Unit and national cybersecurity strategy. Former National Strategic Coordinator for Countering Foreign Interference (2019–2024), tackling state threats and economic coercion. Background in law, political science, and public policy, with senior roles in health, education, and
Jan Kolouch Cybercrime and cybersecurity expert, specializing in legal accountability in cyberspace. Lecturer and course guarantor at multiple universities, focusing on cyber law and security. Active member of the CESNET association, contributing to cybersecurity research and projects. Author of CyberCrime and CyberSecurity and involved in training programs on combating cybercrime. Doc. JUDr. Jan Kolouch, Ph.D. has long been active in
Eric Levesque COO & Co-founder of Strider Technologies, leading operations and growth in strategic risk management. Former technology investment lead at Oman Investment Authority, driving Oman’s ‘Vision 2040’ strategy. Board member at Teal Drones, supporting advanced drone tech for U.S. and European militaries. Advisory Board Member at the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy and Term Member at the Council on
Colin MacSween Colin MacSween is the Director General of National Cyber Security at Public Safety Canada. He has held key roles at the Department of National Defence, Canada Border Services Agency, and Canadian Security Intelligence Service. His expertise spans national security and cybersecurity within the Canadian government. He holds a Master of Public Administration from Dalhousie University. Colin MacSween is the
Hans de Vries The Chief Cybersecurity and Operations Officer (COO) at ENISA since April 2024, advising on operations and strategy. He represents ENISA in key EU cybersecurity groups, focusing on NIS2 implementation to strengthen cybersecurity in Europe. Previously, he was director of the Dutch NCSC for nearly a decade and played a key role in The Hague’s ‘ONE Conference.’ Recipient
Jan Hajný Jan is a professor at Brno University of Technology, specializing in cryptography and cybersecurity. He leads the Brno Applied Cryptography & Security Engineering group and oversees Information Security study programs. His research focuses on modern cryptography and privacy protection, leading multiple Czech and international projects. He heads the NESPOQ project on post-quantum security and organizes workshops on post-quantum
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