Vilém Veselý Studied Telecommunication at the Faculty of Transportation Sciences, Czech Technical University in Prague. Worked for the Czech Telecommunication Office (national regulatory authority) from 2004 to 2013, and since 2013 has been employed at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Department for Electronic Communications. Responsible for international affairs in electronic communications, dealing with regulatory and legal activities at the
Jakub Zvěřina Has 20 years of experience across engineering, operations, delivery, and cyber roles in both government and the private sector in Australia. Managed multi-disciplinary technical teams and led large, complex, multi-million dollar programs focused on applications, IT infrastructure, organizational maturity, and cybersecurity improvements. Currently works in an organizational capability function at CyberCX, overseeing the development of technical skills for
Ihor Malchenyuk Director of the Cyber Defense Department at the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP) in Ukraine, overseeing public policy in cybersecurity for state information resources and critical infrastructure. Over 30 years of experience in IT, with 10 years specifically focused on cybersecurity. Participated in numerous conferences and co-authored strategic documents in the field of cybersecurity.
Dan Cimpean 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, strategy, policy, risk management, audit, and compliance in Brussels, Bucharest, and internationally. He led professional teams supporting European Institutions, governments, and corporate businesses in implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and operational and technical measures. Appointed as Director of the National Cyber Security Directorate. Serves on the management boards of the European Union Agency
Uroš Svete Director of the Government Information Security Office of the Republic of Slovenia, leading the national authority for cybersecurity under the Prime Minister’s Office since July 2021. An expert in defence, security studies, conflict analysis, and information security/cybersecurity, with extensive lecturing and research experience at the Faculty of Social Studies, University of Ljubljana. Led the Department of Defense Studies
Tomáš Krejčí Deputy Director of NÚKIB since July 2022, leading the National Cyber Security Center. Has been with the National Cyber and Information Security Agency since its inception. Focused on implementing the Cyber Security Act and ensuring compliance with related obligations. Served as Director of the Audit Department for over two years. He has been employed at the National Cyber
JURAJ ŠEDIVÝ Chairman of the Board at CETIN, and CEO of CETIN International. Holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nitra and an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology in the USA. He finished his postgraduate studies at the Comenius University in Bratislava. He began his telecommunications career in the mid-1990s, served as CFO of Slovak
Jana Bašistová She holds the position of Head of the Satellite Services Security Department (OBSS) at NÚKIB, responsible for implementing satellite services in the Czech Republic under the EU Space Program. She oversees services including the PRS (Public Regulated Service) encrypted navigation of the Galileo system, GOVSATCOM satellite communication for state administration, and the expansion of satellite communication through the
Steve Brown Mastercard’s European lead for Cybersecurity and resilience services, overseeing the implementation of cybersecurity solutions such as data breach detection, cyber risk management, and operational resilience technologies. He manages strategic relationships with private and public sector stakeholders, collaborating with C-suite executives to address customer needs and enhance protection against cyber and systemic risks. He supports customers and partners in
Max Peterson Vice President of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Sovereign Cloud, leading efforts to provide advanced sovereignty controls, privacy safeguards, and security features for AWS customers globally. Previously, he was the VP of AWS Worldwide Public Sector (WWPS) and led the WWPS International Sales division, focusing on innovation for government, education, healthcare, aerospace, satellite, and nonprofit sectors. He has over
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