Speakers

Daniel Maier-Johnson is a CISO at Kuehne+Nagel.

Ali is an accomplished and results-oriented leader with over 20 years of global experience in diverse sectors, masterfully bridging technology and business. Known for his clear communication and problem-solving acumen, his broad expertise covers everything from information security to crisis management, with a focus on privacy, compliance and risk management. His transparent, collaborative leadership style enables him to effectively engage with stakeholders across all organizational levels.

Katarzyna is the Head of Cybersecurity Operations at Continental Reifen Deutschland GmbH, bringing more than 10 years of hands on experience, leading global security teams and safeguarding complex enterprise environments.

Riccardo Sepe is a CISO at Guess.

Roger Klose is a CISO at Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

Romain Pradelle is a CISO at Roland Berger.

Dr. Daniel Schatz, is the CISO at QIAGEN, a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) and Advisory Group Member for the European Union Agency for Cyber Security and CyberUSA with 16+ years industry experience

Oğuz Şirin is CISO at RMR – mbh.

Bio coming soon.

Eva Rustler is the Head of Information Security & Deputy CISO at Allianz Global Investors.

Boris Awdejew is Chief Security Officer at Rakuten.

Michael Paci is a Managing Director and Senior Information Security Officer for State Street Bank International. He’s currently working on the coordination and implementation of large IT infrastructure project requirements for infrastructure and business applications.

Patrick Ghion is the Chief Cyber Strategy Officer for the Geneva State Police, Head of the Regional Cyber Competence Centre for Western Switzerland (RC3), Member of the INTERPOL Metaverse Expert Group, Co-coordinator of the FRANCOPOL Cybercrime technical committee and an Advisory Board member for Tech4Trust and the IRIS-Geneve Foundation.

Bio coming soon.

Julian Totzek-Hallhuber is a Senior Principal Solution Architect at Veracode.

As Regional Director, Patrick oversees strategic operations across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Iberian Peninsula. He is a vocal advocate for the role of AI in enhancing software security, frequently sharing insights on how platforms like Checkmarx One secure the modern software development lifecycle from “code to cloud”.

Andreas Müller is a VP Solutions Central Europe at Delinea.

Richard Kunkel is a DACH Solutions Consultant at Versa Networks.

Tobias is a Senior Solution Architect at Varonis helping organizations across Germany take a data‑first approach to security. He turns big security goals into practical steps — continuously finding sensitive data, cutting down blast radius, and designing automated fixes that actually stick.

He works hands‑on with security teams across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid environments. Before Varonis, he focused on DevSecOps, container security, and long‑term consulting projects.

Niels Renken is an experienced Technical Support Analyst with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry (25years in various sectors of IT) graduated with an Engineer’s Degree focused in Computer Technologies. He joined Magnet Forensics in May of 2022 as a Solution Consultant and previous to that, held such titles as Technical Product Specialist in mobile Forensics as well a Principal Technical Support Engineer in various international technology companies.

Cybersecurity serves to protect people, society and the economy. This is what Dr. Martin J. Krämer is committed to in his role as keynote speaker, researcher and lecturer. Martin’s focus as Awareness Advocate for EMEA at KnowBe4 is human-centered security and artificial intelligence. Martin has worked in industry and research for more than 10 years, holds a PhD from Oxford University and has worked as a consultant for SAP.

Florian partners with leading enterprises across Germany and the DACH region to strengthen their software security posture. He is a vocal advocate for the role of AI in enhancing software security, frequently sharing insights on how platforms like Checkmarx One secure the modern software development lifecycle from “code to cloud”.

John-Erik Horn is a seasoned cybersecurity and digital transformation leader with deep expertise in securing complex industrial and enterprise environments. As CEO of difesa GmbH & Co. KG, he spearheads the firm’s mission to strengthen resilience and forward-defense capabilities for mid-market and large organisations navigating digital transformation and emerging threat landscapes. John-Erik holds a Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical and Information Engineering, an MBA in International Business Management, and has a CISSP certification, underlining his credentials at the intersection of engineering, management, and cyber security.

Eric Litowsky is a Regional Director at Bluevoyant.

Cesar Oliveira is a CISO at CMS.

Bio coming soon

Jaryd leads SOC engagement at D3 Security, working with enterprises and MSSPs on SOC transformation. A committed community builder with deep experience across SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and MDR, he helps security teams adopt AI-driven autonomous investigation that delivers audit-ready results at scale.

Thomas is a cybersecurity sales leader with over a decade of experience helping enterprise organizations navigate complex security and compliance challenges. Currently a Regional Sales Manager at Horizon3.ai, he brings deep expertise in building high-performing markets across Europe, with a focus on the DACH region.

Christian Götz is a Deputy CISO at Deutsche Börse.

Alex Goller is a Principal Solutions Architect at Illumio. He works closely with enterprises across industries to help them become more resilient to cyberattacks and secure hybrid and multi-cloud environments through visibility and segmentation.

Jacques Noupoua is a Client Executive at Bluevoyant.

Mischa Rohleder is the Co-Founder & Cloud Security Architect at DATAPROTECT AG.

For over 20 years, Frank Schwaak has been working as a data protection and recovery specialist. During his time with various vendors, such as SEP AG and Commvault, his work focused primarily on the backup and recovery of relational databases. Throughout his career, he has held roles in Technical Enablement/Training, Professional Services, Field Advisory Services, and Product Management, building the wealth of experience he brings to his current position as EMEA Field CTO at Rubrik.

Niyati Raina is a GRC Subject Matter Expert at Vanta with 9 years of experience helping organizations transform security from a cost center into a business enabler. Having spent the better part of a decade in the Irish security landscape -including roles at Deloitte and Salesforce – Niya has seen firsthand how “audit-heavy” programs can stifle innovation. She is passionate about moving GRC away from static spreadsheets and toward continuous, automated resilience that supports growth rather than blocking it.