Executive Summit

Cecilie Fjellhøy never thought she would be a victim of fraud, until it happened to her. Humans innately trust but with more of us building a digital identity online, it is becoming increasingly difficult to discern the friction between security and identity when it matters most. Join Cecilie as she shares her story and highlights the importance of bringing the personal into the security awareness conversation.

In this session, you will hear:

• Lessons learned on the ease with which security breaches can happen
• Techniques to elevate the personal element of security awareness
• Insights into breaking down stigma around fraud

As businesses race towards innovation and agility, the role of the CISO is undergoing a transformation from enforcers to enablers. Often seen as the "police officers" of security, CISOs must now align with agile and low-code environments to foster collaboration and drive business value. 

Join Ad Krikke, Sr. Executive Partner, Gartner and Stefan Baldus, CISO, Hugo Boss as they explore real life examples of:

• Transforming into a value-led CISO by aligning security with business objectives
• Embracing a product-based approach for enhanced agility and innovation
• Developing adaptive governance to support organizational growth and autonomy

As digital threats grow more sophisticated, cybersecurity leadership must evolve from perimeter defence to organisation-wide resilience. At Merck, security is no longer just about tools and protocol, it's about cultivating agility, trust and shared accountability. The Cyber Alliance is driving this shift, nurturing a culture where protection, response and recovery are everyone's business.

Join Chief Security & Information Security Officer, Volker Buß to explore:

• Embedding a security-first mindset that enables resilience at every level
• Aligning strategy, culture and diverse teams to stay ahead of evolving risks
• Recognising emotional intelligence as a frontline defence to combat social engineering