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

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

Thomas B. Zuliani, Senior Director, Global IT Security Services, GEA Group

Thomas B. Zuliani is a senior IT and cybersecurity executive with more than 20 years of experience leading information security, technology services, data protection, and organizational transformation across complex global enterprises.He currently serves as Senior Director, Global IT Security Services at GEA Group, where he is responsible for defining and driving... the strategic direction, performance, and continuous evolution of GEA’s global IT Security Services and security infrastructure. He leads the Global IT Security Services organization, delivering secure, scalable, and resilient capabilities that support GEA’s digital transformation and operational excellence.Combining strategic planning, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder engagement, Thomas ensures that security services remain future-ready and closely aligned with business priorities. He owns and evolves the IT Security Services roadmap, strengthening security capabilities in line with GEA’s business objectives, risk posture, and long-term strategy.
Prior to joining GEA, Thomas served as Global CISO at Arla Foods from July 2023 to December 2025, where he led efforts to strengthen cybersecurity and data security across one of the world’s leading dairy organizations. His work focused on building robust defenses against an evolving threat landscape while embedding security more deeply into business operations and supporting broader cybersecurity collaboration.Previously, as Information Security & Data Privacy Director at Pandora, Thomas held leadership responsibility across information security and data privacy, further developing his experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, risk, privacy, technology, and global business.Beyond his corporate leadership roles, Thomas has been active in the wider cybersecurity community, including serving as Co-Chair of the Nordic CISO Community, bringing security leaders together to exchange knowledge, address emerging challenges, and advance the future of information security.At the heart of Thomas’s leadership philosophy is a belief that technology should create tangible business and societal value. His vision is a future in which AI and humans coexist productively—using technology to build a world that is more secure, healthier, environmentally responsible, and energy efficient. He sees IT and cybersecurity not simply as support functions, but as integral components of business strategy that enable innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth.
Equally important is his focus on people. Thomas believes that sustainable high performance is built through trust, motivation, collaboration, and a healthy balance between professional and personal life—creating teams that are both highly effective and equipped to thrive over the long term.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

Marcus Mølleskov, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Januar

Marcus Mølleskov is the Co-Founder and Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Januar. For +5 years he has worked with Risk and Compliance and the intersection between Crypto and Payments. Before Januar he worked  +7 years with financial risk management in two large Danish banks. Marcus is also part of the Danish FinTech Forum hosted by the Danish FSA to discuss... matters of regulation and technology in the Danish Financial Industry and Forum on IT Crime (FIT) hosted by Danish Police to discuss potential PPP efforts to prevent IT related crime. Marcus is also a thought leader in the EU crypto compliance space, having over 8,000 followers on LinkedIn and often speaking on podcasts and at conferences about the intersections between finance and crypto, crypto compliance, crypto payments, stablecoins and financial crime prevention.Januar is licensed by the Danish FSA as a Payment Institution under PSD2 and as a CASP under MiCA. With its dual license Januar is the compliant gateway between traditional finance and crypto for businesses, institutional investors and financial institutions. Januar provides accounts and payment solutions to support its clients to run their business with peace of mind. Januar also provides crypto custody, crypto transfer services, on-/off-ramp solutions and EMT partnership for CASPs and PSPs, which makes Januar a one stop financial partner for all companies dealing with crypto.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.