AmCham Slovakia

As cybersecurity becomes more and more essential for everyday operations of business, people and governments it crucial to understand this topic from various perspectives. Therefore, join us for a half a day, dedicated to uncovering transatlantic insights and fostering dialogue on how best to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape in today’s interconnected world. This  conference will offer a unique opportunity for small chats with policymakers, industry experts, and academic leaders who are at the forefront of shaping cybersecurity policy and practices. We will  explore a comprehensive range of topics concerning the whole framework of the current cybersecurity issues, regulatory environments, and technology innovation across Europe and the United States.

AGENDA

Arrival, morning coffee and networking

9.00 - Welcome

9.05 – Opening remarks 

• Petra Vargova - Permanent Representative, Ambassador, Slovak Permanent Representation to the EU
• Lajos Szabo, Managing Director, National Cyber Security Centre of Hungary
  

9.20 – First discussion panel

Strategic Perspective: A blue pill or a red one? Light or heavy-handed approaches to technology regulation in cybersecurity? Are they adequate for enhancing cyber resilience and countering cyber threats in today's global context? Where would legislation be more effective, and where would strategic guidelines suffice? How do we determine when action is necessary?

Subtopic: Transatlantic differences and potential synergies on dealing with adversarial actors

• Ivan Makatura – Director General, Slovak National Competence Centre
• Illas Chantzos - Head of EMEA Government Affairs, Broadcom
• Martina Slabejova  – Executive Director, AmCham Slovakia
  
• Kamil Baranik – Senior Policy Analyst, European Parliamentary Research Service
• Radoslav Repa – SK National Security Authority, MODERATOR

10.35 - Coffee break

10.45 - Second discussion panel

Industry Perspective: Lessons learned or what and how should the US company be performing in EU contrary to its homeland when dealing with cyber legislation? And vice versa.

Subtopic: Do new EU legislation create new security risks? If so, how should we address them?

• Jean-Marc Leclerc – Head of Digital Committee AmCham EU
• Joanna Swiatkowska – Deputy Secretary General, ECSO
• Svetlana Stoilova – Policy Adviser, Business Europe
• Alexandre Roure – Head of Policy, Deputy Head of Office, CCIA
• Ondrej Socuvka – Senior EU Policy Manager, Google
• Maria Boka – Senior Analyst EU Strategy, MODERATOR

12.00  - Lunch and networking

Please note: Further details regarding the event schedule and registration will be provided soon. We also offer streaming options for those unable to attend in person.