Brief Agenda

ZTS & Identity Forum

October 6, 2026

08:00 am

08:30

08:50

Register; grab a coffee. Mix, mingle and say hello to peers old and new.

08:50

09:00

Conference Chair’s Welcome Remarks

Senior Executive

TBC

09:00 am

09:00

10:00

Morning Power Hour Panel Session - Setting the Stage

Zero Trust 2.0: From Strategy & Identity to Real-World Execution

Why has Zero Trust become a business priority now?
What does “Zero Trust 2.0” really mean in practice?
As strategies move into execution, where are the biggest challenges?
How are cloud, AI, and hybrid environments changing security priorities?
How should leaders prioritise identity, network, endpoint, OT, and data security?
Where are legacy systems creating the biggest security gaps?
Are companies still treating Zero Trust more as technology than transformation?
How do you balance stronger security with user experience and agility?
What role does continuous verification now play across the enterprise?
How are regulations and geopolitical risks shaping security decisions in Europe?
What will define a mature and resilient Zero Trust organisation in the years ahead?

Andrew Byrd

CISO

Richard van der Meer

Nissan

2 Senior Executive

TBC

Senior Executive

Available for Platinum Sponsor

Senior Executive

Moderator

10:00 am

10:00

10:20

Zero Trust in an AI-Driven World: Securing Identity, Data and Decisions at Machine Speed

When AI becomes both attacker and defender, how does Zero Trust evolve?
Why identity and data are the new control plane for continuous security
Managing risk when decisions, access, and transactions happen autonomously
Building real-time, adaptive security across distributed and hybrid environments.

Senior Executive

TBC (Reserved for Title Sponsor)

10:20

10:40

Zero Trust: Illusion or Real Game Changer?

Why Zero Trust strategies often fragment when applied in real-world environments?
The hidden gaps between identity, data, and transaction-level security
Where continuous verification is challenged by scale, latency, and legacy systems.
Redefining “trust” in systems where control is distributed and risk is dynamic.

Richard van der Meer

Nissan

10:40

11:00

Navigating Permanent Disorder

How continuous disruption is reshaping resilience and security leadership
Bridging the gap between boardroom strategy and frontline execution
Building organisational agility through faster decision-making and empowered teams
Turning uncertainty into resilience, adaptability, and competitive advantage

Valeria Castellani

Head of Security | Prada Group

11:00 am

11:00

11:30

Morning Networking Break/ Pre-Arranged Meetings (30 minutes)

11:30

11:45

Identity Without Boundaries: Rethinking Access, Trust & Control

Why is identity becoming the control layer for modern enterprise security?
Managing trust and access across human, machine, and autonomous identities
Where traditional IAM models struggle in highly distributed environments
Enabling continuous, real-time decision making without increasing complexity

Senior Executive

Reserved for Gold Sponsor

11:45

12:30

Panel 2: Identity, IAM & Data Protection: Securing Access in Real Time

Why has identity become the primary control layer in cybersecurity?
How are organizations evolving IAM beyond access management?
What role does real-time identity decisioning play today?
How are privileged access risks being addressed at scale?
How do identity and data protection strategies need to align?
What are the biggest gaps in current IAM implementations?
How are organisations handling identity across cloud and hybrid environments?
What role does behavioral analytics play in identity security?
How do you secure machine identities and APIs effectively?
How are organisations balancing security, compliance, and user experience?
What does “continuous authentication” look like in practice?
How is identity shaping the future of Zero Trust architectures?

Henry Amadiegwu

Zenith Bank

Anmol Singh

Olympus Corporation

2 Senior Executives

Available for Buyer Side

Senior Executive

Available for Panel Sponsor

Senior Executive

Moderator

12:00

12:30

12:50

Too Many Identities, Too Little Visibility?

Why are identity environments becoming harder to govern at enterprise scale?
The growing disconnect between access, ownership, and accountability.
Where do identity, data, and security controls fail to work together in real time?

Senior Executive

TBC (Reserved for Carrefour)

12:50

13:50

Networking Lunch/ Pre-arranged Meetings (60 mins)

Round Table Discussion

Table 1: Invisible Risk: Trust, Identity & Access

Table 2: Beyond Zero Trust: Security in Constant Change

13:00

13:50

14:30

Panel 3: AI vs AI: Defending Against Autonomous Cyber Threats

How is AI changing the nature and speed of cyberattacks?
Are we already seeing fully autonomous attack patterns in the wild?
How are organisations deploying AI within SOC and threat detection?
What are the biggest risks of using GenAI in cybersecurity?
How do you maintain control over agentic security systems?
Where does AI deliver the most value in defence today?
What new vulnerabilities are introduced by AI-driven systems?
How do you detect AI-generated threats such as deepfakes and synthetic attacks?
What does an AI-enabled SOC look like in practice?
How do you balance automation with human oversight in security operations?
What governance frameworks are required for AI in cybersecurity?
How should organisations prepare for AI vs AI scenarios at scale?

Sabna Sainudeen

Carlsberg Group

Nils Kaiser

Robert Bosch

Vanessa Anderson

Microsoft

Adrian Iacomi

Siemens Energy

Senior Executive

TBC | Available for Panel Sponsor

Senior Executive

TBC | Moderator

14:00

14:30

14:50

Autonomous Security Operations: Balancing Speed, Risk and Control

Are security teams still in control, or are AI systems already making real-time defence decisions?
What happens when automated detection starts triggering automated responses at scale?
Where do blind spots emerge when both attackers and defenders rely on AI models?
Can SOC teams reliably validate decisions they no longer fully execute themselves?
What operational risks appear when security becomes a chain of machine-to-machine actions?

Senior Executive

Reserved for Silver Sponsor

14:50

15:10

Panel 4: Fraud, Identity Threats & Digital Trust in an AI-Driven World

How is fraud evolving with AI, automation, and identity attacks?
What are the biggest emerging threats across digital channels?
How are deepfakes and synthetic identities impacting security?
What role does identity verification play in fraud prevention today?
How are organisations detecting fraud in real time at scale?
What are the biggest weaknesses in current fraud prevention strategies?
How do you balance frictionless experience with strong security?
How are organisations protecting the “human layer” of security?
What role does behavioural analytics play in fraud detection?
How is liability evolving in cases of AI-driven fraud?
How can organisations maintain customer trust amid rising threats?
What does the future of digital trust look like in Europe?

Norman Heit

Vodafone

Sascha Tomaczewski

Covestro

Patrick Spreckelmeyer

Nexent Bank

1 Senior Executives

TBC | Available for Buyer Side

Senior Executive

TBC | Available for Panel Sponsor

Senior Executive

TBC | Moderator

15:00

15:30

15:45

When Identity Fails: Managing Fraud Risk in Real-Time Security Operations

Are current identity controls still effective against AI-driven fraud?
Why do fraud attacks still succeed despite advanced detection systems?
Where is real-time fraud prevention failing at scale today?
Are security teams being forced to accept more false negatives to reduce friction?
Who takes responsibility when identity fraud gets through the system?

Senior Executive

Reserved for Keynote Sponsor

15:25

16:05

Networking Break/ Pre- arranged Meetings (40 min)

Round Table Discussion

Table 3:Autonomous Threats vs Autonomous Defence

Table 4:Trust Under Attack: Fraud, Identity & AI

16:00

16:05

16:20

Securing Europe’s Digital Future: Resilience Beyond Cyber Risk

How are geopolitics reshaping enterprise risk in Europe?
Why is systemic dependency now the biggest exposure for organisations?
What does resilience mean in a constantly disrupted environment?
How can enterprises ensure continuity under sustained uncertainty?

Senior Executive

Reserved for Keynote Sponsor

16:20

17:00

Panel 5: Building Cyber Resilience in a Fragmented and Volatile World

How are geopolitical tensions reshaping cybersecurity strategies?
What are the biggest risks within third-party and supply chain ecosystems?
How should organisations approach cyber resilience beyond prevention?
What role does data governance play in resilience strategies?
How are organisations aligning with evolving European regulations?
What does a resilient enterprise architecture look like today?
How do you prepare for large-scale systemic cyber incidents?
What are the biggest gaps in current resilience planning?
How can organisations ensure operational continuity under attack?
What role do simulations and stress testing play in readiness?
How are boards and leadership teams engaging with cyber risk?
What will define cyber resilience leaders over the next 3–5 years?

Md. Abul Kalam Azad

Eastern Bank

Andrea Szeiler

MVM

Uko Valtenberg

Eesti Energia

1 Senior Executive

TBC | Available for Buyer Side

Senior Executive

TBC | Available for Panel Sponsor

Senior Executive

TBC | Moderator

17:00

17:00 - 17:20

Conference Chair’s Closing Remarks

Peter Van Eijk

CCZT (Moderator)

17:20 - 17:25

Drinks Reception (50 mins)

18:00

18:15

Close of Zero Trust Security & Identity Forum, 2026. See you next year!

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