Speakers

Rune Espensen, Head of Information Security Office, Nordea

With nearly 25 years of experience in security, Rune Espensen has built a diverse career spanning software development, enterprise security solutions, and identity and access management consulting. As a global red teamer, he has tested the resilience of everything from cars and electrical grids to banks. Today, Rune brings his deep technical expertise to a strategic... level, overseeing Technology and Information Security topics within Nordea’s risk management function.more

William Dixon, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute and Senior Technology Cyber Fellow, The Ukraine Foundation

William Dixon is an Associate Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute, Senior Technology Cyber Fellow of the Ukraine Foundation and is a featured contributor on Cyber for the World Economic Forum. He started his career at GCHQ working on international security issues, and held senior positions at Barclays and the World Economic Forum where he was Head of Future... Networks and Technology. He holds a Masters Degree from the War Studies of King's College London, and is regularly featured in media outlets. more

Samuli Bergström, Director, Head of CSIRT at Traficom, NCSC-F

Samuli Bergström serves as the Director of CSIRT at Traficom, the Finnish National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-FI). With extensive expertise in risk management, digital security, corporate security, and resilience, he has held numerous key roles across prominent organizations. Most recently, he was the Director of Security and Risk Management at the Finnish Tax Administration.... His previous leadership positions include Head of Information Security at the Ministry of the Interior, and CISO at both the National Police Board and the University of Helsinki. Samuli's career demonstrates a deep commitment to strengthening cybersecurity across diverse sectors.more

Santtu Erkkilä, Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead, Neste

Santtu Erkkilä is a strategic security leader with over 20 years of experience in technology and manufacturing. As the Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead at Neste he specialises in developing global security strategies, managing cyber risk, securing complex supply chains and protecting mission critical data. His career includes senior security roles at Nokia,... Nordea, Microsoft and GPV/Enics.more

Sachin Loothra, Lead Solutions Architect, Telia

Sachin is a detail-oriented professional with a keen focus on business and technical processes, bringing over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive cybersecurity controls, with a specialization in Identity and Access Management (IAM). He has extensive experience working on large, multi-phase IAM programs for clients across diverse... sectors, including telecommunications, retail, education, media, engineering/construction, energy, finance, healthcare, and the public sector. Known for his creative and innovative mindset, Sachin thrives in dynamic environments.
Currently serving as a Lead Solution Architect for IAM at Telia, Sachin oversees the overall IAM architecture, ensuring alignment with industry requirements and compliance with security regulations. He is a go-to expert for matters related to identity and zero trust.more

Jay Prakash, CISO, Paf

Jay is the Chief Information Security Officer at Paf, leading Governance, Risk, Compliance, Awareness, and Incident Response in alignment with ISO 27001:2022. With a career shaped across multiple countries and industries, she brings a pragmatic, resilience-driven approach to modern cyber risk management. A firm advocate of compliance-aligned, proportionate security,... Jay champions a shift toward resilience-first thinking—moving cultures away from blame & isolated responsibility and more toward preparedness, adaptability, and rapid collective recovery. Her leadership emphasises clarity, empowerment, and collegial cybersecurity as an enabler of trust and long-term business value.more

Ashish Bhadouria, Domain Engineering Manager - Security & Privacy, Ingka Group

Ashish is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience in security and risk management. He has successfully driven large-scale security programs for global organizations including Microsoft, Nokia, Zalando, Unity, and IKEA. His expertise spans building resilient cyber risk strategies, aligning security initiatives with business objectives, and... fostering a culture of preparedness and recovery. Ashish is passionate about translating complex risk metrics into actionable insights that empower boards and executive teams to make informed decisions.more