Speakers

Kate Silverman, Deputy CISO, Ardagh Group

With over 15 years of experience in technology and information security, Kate is a pragmatic and seasoned security leader. She currently serves as Deputy CISO at Ardagh Group, a global supplier of metal and glass packaging, operating 60 production facilities across 16 countries. At Ardagh Group Kate has also held the roles of Group Cyber Director for Security Architecture,... Privacy, and Third-Party Assurance, and Interim Chief Technology Officer.
Before joining Ardagh Group, Kate was Head of Security Design Engineering at Direct Line Group, where she led security design across the organisation and acted as the security interface for major transformation programmes, including high-value infrastructure and outsourcing initiatives.
At G-Research, she operated at Group level, reporting directly to the CISO, where she defined security strategy for corporate shared services and client-facing functions, and led security architecture teams shaping enterprise-wide security standards and engagement models.more

Gustavo Mania, Information Security and Risk Manager (Regional CISO), HEINEKEN (AME)

Gustavo Maniá is a cybersecurity leader and AI enthusiast with over 20 years of global experience in cyber risk management, resilience, and digital security leadership. As Regional CISO for HEINEKEN, he leads award-winning strategies that reduce enterprise risk and align cybersecurity with business growth. Gustavo brings a strategic lens to the evolving intersection... of AI and cybersecurity, where he explores both the threats and transformative potential of AI to the cyber-defence ecosystems.more

Matthew Rogers, Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Expert, CISA

Matthew Rogers, PhD, is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Expert in the Office of the Technical Director at CISA and the lead for the Secure by Design initiative for Operational Technology (OT). Before CISA, Matthew specialised in bolting security solutions onto legacy OT vehicle networks.

Andrea Szeiler, Group CISO, MVM Ltd

Andrea Szeiler is the Group CISO of MVM Ltd and President of Women4Cyber Hungary. She actively contributes to the cybersecurity community as a mentor, speaker, and member of several professional associations. Her mission is to empower women in IT security and support organisations in building risk-based, cost-effective security frameworks. Andrea is known for leading... high-performing teams and fostering strategic partnerships across business and compliance domains. She believes cybersecurity is essential for all companies, regardless of size, and works to ensure resilient, secure operations.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