Europe’s energy sector, encompassing oil, gas, and renewables, is of paramount importance. Its stability is crucial for the functioning of all other critical infrastructure/entities. The increasing frequency of cyberattacks and the impact of shifting weather patterns underscore the urgent need to protect energy assets, including IT/OT and SCADA systems. A key challenge is minimizing the […]

Frederic Guyomard Senior Project Manager / Cybersecurity Research Engineer
Electricite De France

Jaime Santiago Patterson Energy Transition Scientist
TNO (Dutch Organisation for Applied Scientific Research), Netherlands

The threats to critical infrastructure and entities continue to evolve. Cyberattacks are becoming more elaborate, threat of terrorism activities are on the increase, natural induced disasters worsen due to the changing weather patterns, and new threats like drone attacks and AI misuse emerge. This constant shift demands continuous updates to security measures. How can we […]

Hybrid Threats to Critical Entity Resilience: Navigating Information Manipulation, Foreign Influence, and Economic Warfare in the Age of CER and NIS2

Antonella Calo Ph.D Candidate
University of Salento, Italy

Frederic Petit Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy

The Convergence of latest threats to CI: Physical and Cyber threats in the Modern Era

Lina Kolesnikova Fellow
ICPEM, Belgium

Uncovering State-Linked Espionage with Cyber AI Analyst

Nathaniel Jones VP, Security & AI Strategy, Field CISO
Dark Trace

Drones pose a growing threat to critical infrastructure due to their increasing accessibility, manoeuvrability, and payload capacity. They can be used for surveillance, delivering explosives, or causing disruptions. However, drones can also act as a facilitator to protect critical infrastructure. In this session we look into the threat, counter measures and impact drones can induce […]

JRC Drone Project - Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Critical Infrastructure and Public Spaces

Bartel Meersman Transport And Border Security Head Of Unit
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy

Mitigating the Rising Threat of Rogue Drones to Critical Infrastructure

Jeffrey Starr Chief Marketing Officer
D-Fend Solutions, Israel

Communication networks are the lifeline of communities and critical infrastructure. When these networks fail, businesses are crippled, and emergency response is chaotic. With every sector now reliant on the internet, European businesses, governments, and critical infrastructure must prioritize the protection and resilience of these communications networks and assets.

Critical Operational Communications in the Utility Sector

Adrian Grilli Technology Adviser
EUTC, Belgium

Alexandru Georgescu Scientific Researcher
National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics, ICI Bucharest

Securing Private Wireless Networks in Critical Infrastructure

Filippo Gaggioli Head of Security Product Introduction
Nokia, Italy

Building trust and dialogue by removing barriers between governments, operators, and communities is essential for effective risk, resilience, and emergency plans, enabling informed decisions for critical infrastructure and entity resilience. Stronger public-private partnerships depend on this collaborative approach. How do we enhance and promote better co-operation and secure information sharing across CI/CE in Europe.

Best practices in Public-Private Partnerships

Catherine Piana Director General
CoESS Confederation of European Security Services, Belgium

The Situational Awareness Challenge – Rethinking SA in Mission-Critical Environments

Chris Dreyfus-Gibson Managing Director
DG Advisory, UK

The Transport, Logistics, and Supply Chain sector faces critical infrastructure/entity challenges, including increased failure risks from interconnected networks, heightened cyber vulnerabilities due to IT/OT reliance, and operational disruptions from physical threats. The transport network, from rail, road, air and sea, requires better understanding of the impact of threats, whilst supply chain needs to enhance protecting […]

Auke Huistra Director of Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
DNV Cyber, Netherlands

Ishan Upadhyaya Senior Cyber Security Architect
Vanderlande Industries, India

Sarah Prew Senior Aviation Security Consultant
Arup UK

Cybersecurity in CI focuses on preventing cyberattacks through robust defenses, threat detection, and incident response. Cyber resilience goes further by encompassing the ability of CI/CE to not only withstand attacks but also to continue operating and rapidly recover essential functions if an incident occurs. We need proactive measures for business continuity, disaster recovery, and maintaining […]

Quantum Safe Networks for Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience

Giampaolo Panariello CTO Network Infrastructure
Nokia, Italy

The State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Nicole Wong Principal Cyber Analyst Consultant - EMEA Threat Operations Lead
Darktrace, UK

The port and maritime sector faces critical infrastructure challenges, including climate change impacts, cyberattacks, terrorist attacks and geopolitical instability, all threatening global trade, economic prosperity, national security and environmental sustainability. To protect and build resilience, the sector needs to embed climate adaptation, enhance cybersecurity measures, and foster collaboration between stakeholders. Resilient ports are crucial for […]

Johanna Karvonen EU Project Coordinator
Laurea University of Applied Sciences, Finland

Raphael Company Director of Safety and Security
Valenciaport Foundation, Spain

Simon Goldsworthy Global Business Development Manager – Intruder Detection Systems
Wavefront Systems, UK

The latest technologies for detecting and protecting critical infrastructure and entities from physical and cyber threats, include ground, land, underwater, space-based, and cyber technologies, as well as enhanced access controls and sensors. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being utilized to improve the performance of these technologies, enabling more effective and efficient threat detection and protection.

Modern security and management solutions for critical infrastructures: Access and control technologies as the key to resilience and efficiency

Phillip Schickenberg Director Sales
Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH, Germany

Developing comprehensive resilience within the critical infrastructure community requires structured information sharing, a commitment to infrastructure preparedness, and robust risk management and mitigation strategies. How do we approach identifying, assessing and prioritising risks and build in resilience through reducing vulnerabilities, whilst planning for a potential disaster.

Antonella Calo Ph.D Candidate
University of Salento, Italy

Danai Kazantzidou-Firtinidou Senior Researcher
Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), Greece

Dennis Bijker CEO
Signpost Six, Netherlands

Isa Steijn Insider Risk Advisor
Signpost Six, Netherlands

Protecting critical systems, such as ICS and SCADA, within CI is vital for security and public safety. The convergence of IT and OT networks increases cyber risks, demanding robust security measures. Safeguarding these interconnected environments from cyber threats is paramount to ensure the uninterrupted operation of essential services. What are the challenges, and how do […]

Monitoring of Mission-Critical Systems in the Military Airports of the Italian Air Force: lessons learned

Commander Col. Antonino Massara Commander 36' Fighter Wing Commander
Ministry of Defence, Italy

Implementing AI in OT environments, preparedness, and measuring maturity

Mike Echols CEO
Max Cybersecurity LLC, USA

Bridging Functional Safety and Cybersecurity: A Unified Approach to Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Phil Litherland Principal Consultant
Bridewell, UK

Is AI a force for good or evil? AI enhances critical infrastructure cybersecurity by improving threat detection, automating responses, and predicting attacks. Machine learning algorithms can analyze vast data volumes to identify anomalies, enabling proactive defense. However, AI also presents challenges, as malicious actors can use it to create sophisticated attacks. Effective critical infrastructure protection […]

Dr Victor Vevera General Director
ICI Bucharest, Romania

AI for Secure Software Development: Integrating Security Early with DevSecOps

Mohammed Ilyas Ahmed Security Architect
Adobe, USA

Critical Infrastructure Resilience And Artificial Intelligence

Sandro Bologna Board Member
AIIC (Association of Italian experts of Critical Infrastructure)

Workshop/Table Top Exercise: How do we actively and successfully develop and implement a Risk Assessment at national level, identify critical infrastructures and entities, and assess all relevant hazards and threats? In this interactive and engaging workshop, we will discuss and highlight key factors in the process and how to translate them into a resilience strategy.

Moderator

Alessandro Lazari Fellow in Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience
University of Salento, Italy & International Association of CIP Professionals

Final Thoughts and Conference Closing Remarks

John Donlon Chairman
International Association of CIP Professionals