Speakers

Maria Christiansen, Head of Applied AI, TDC NET
Maria Christiansen is a deep-tech and AI executive focused on one question: how do we turn breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum technologies into real-world competitive advantage?As Head of Applied AI at TDC NET, she leads strategic AI transformation and explores emerging opportunities in quantum optimization, quantum-secure infrastructure, and advanced... decision intelligence. Drawing on experience across telecommunications, healthcare, logistics, and energy, Maria specializes in bridging the gap between frontier research and commercial impact, helping organizations transform scientific innovation into business reality.more

Ulf Larsson, Security CTO, SEB
Ulf Larsson is Security CTO at SEB, where he focuses on the shift from assumed control to demonstrated cyber resilience.His work centers on how organisations can build security that holds under real operating conditions, as technology changes, dependencies move, AI influences decisions, and traditional governance models come under pressure.Ulf is particularly focused... on making security easier to do right, harder to bypass, and possible evidence. He works across strategy, architecture, risk and execution to help teams reduce ambiguity, challenge assumptions early, and build confidence that the right controls work when it matters.His perspective is simple: security is not what you implement. It is what you can prove.more

Jan Jans, Legal Counsel, Finanstilsynet (Danish Financial Supervisory Authority)
Jan Jans is a legal expert specializing in financial cybersecurity at the Danish FSA. He has experience in the Danish implementation of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the NIS2 Directive. His work primarily involves developing and enforcing regulations that govern IT risk management and digital resilience within the financial sector. Jans is... actively involved in further development of the EU- and Danish legislative framework for DORA and preparing the FSA's supervisory approach to new EU digital mandates.more

Laurits Ketscher, Data Protection Officer, Danish Ministry of Finance
As Data Protection Officer for the Danish Ministry of Finance, Laurits leads the Data Protection Officer function across the Ministry and its seven agencies. He serves as an independent advisor to executive leadership, employees, and data subjects on privacy, AI governance, information security, and regulatory compliance, helping ensure the responsible and compliant... use of data and emerging technologies across the organisation.
With a background in law complemented by formal education in information technology, Laurits has held worked and advised across multinational organisations, public-sector institutions, and European bodies. His experience spans AI governance, cybersecurity, privacy, digital risk, and regulatory compliance, enabling organisations to navigate complex technology and regulatory landscapes.more

Geoffrey Taylor, Information Security Officer, Nordea Asset Management
Geoffrey Taylor is an information security leader with over two decades of experience shaping cybersecurity strategies across the financial services, technology, manufacturing, and mobility sectors. He specializes in information security strategy risk management, governance, and resilience, and has deep expertise in ISO 27001, NIS2 and DORA. Geoffrey holds CISM,... CRISC, and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, ISO 42001 Implementer certifications and is a PECB-certified trainer. He is active in the global cybersecurity community and contributes to ISACA, the Cloud Security Alliance, and international mentorship programs.more

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

Scott Shields, Enterprise Sales Engineer, Delinea
Scott Shields is an experienced security engineer on a mission to help Enterprise organisations protect their business, get the best Privileged Access Management experience and make the most of seamless security for the modern, hybrid enterprise. Scott is an active member of the cyber community and has worked globally in a variety of IT fields and major enterprise... projects. Specialising in PAM, Scott understands the ongoing balance between security, compliance, and productivity – and how the right technology and expertise can help customers realise the value they deserve.more

Lars Liljeroth, Solutions Engineer, Netskope
Lars Liljeroth has been working in the IT industry for 20+ years. As a certified expert, he specializes in Security Services Edge (SSE), part of the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework at the core of modern security architecture. As a Solutions Engineer at Netskope, Lars focuses on advising customers and driving technological innovation through practical Zero... Trust principles.more

Chris Dearden, Lead Sales Engineer, Delinea
Chris has been in IT for over 20 years with a career covering a broad spectrum from Operations to Architecture both in the Datacentre & the Cloud. Chris has spent the last 14 years working within the technical teams at a number of software vendors, including data protection, cloud native security & storage.

Magnus Lundgren, Sales Director Nordics, Filigran
Magnus has been in Cyber Security for over a decade and worked closely with some of the largest and most advanced Threat Intelligence teams (private and public) in the world. He is passionate about using technological leadership to solve real problems.