Speakers

Andy Giles, Executive Director, Cyber & Technology Risk Reporting and Metrics, JPMorgan Chase

Andy leads cybersecurity intelligence integration with business security risk management stakeholder groups and manages strategic cybersecurity intelligence sharing relationships within the UK.  Andy is an internationally experienced cybersecurity leader in the financial services industry, where he has led security policy implementation, risk and control management,... consultancy services and cyberthreat intelligence frameworks integration within high-profile financial services firms, where he also provided transformational thought leadership in the Zero Trust architecture and metrics automation fields. A veteran of British military intelligence and security operations spanning Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Central Europe, Andy is passionate about clearly communicating how cyberthreats can impact security risks to enable effective decision-making.more

Monika Atanasova, Global Head of Cyber TPRM, Raiffeisen Group

Minika is an experienced security strategist in highly regulated sectors, adept in designing and implementing Cyber TPRM strategies and programs, with a long-term international expertise in contractual negotiations and stakeholder management within electric mobility, cyber security and renewable energies.

Will Collison, Technical Director - Cryptography, HSBC

Will Collison has over 20 years of experience working in cyber security and is currently working as HSBC’s Technical Director for Cryptography. He is transforming a critical part of the bank’s cybersecurity and leading a team of specialists and leaders providing support and expertise in the foundations of secure computing.

Antti Partanen, VP Security and CISO, Sunrise

Antti is an award-winning seasoned and results-driven executive with over 30 years of international experience and a proven track record in complex and multi-cultural environments. Since the beginning of 2023 he has been serving as VP Security and CISO at Sunrise, the leading challenger in the Swiss telecommunications market. Before joining Sunrise, he spent eight... years with Vodafone Group, including serving as the Deputy CISO for Vodafone Germany. Antti holds a master's degree in communications engineering and is a certified information security manager. In March 2026, Antti was awarded as one of the top 100 Digital Shapers in Switzerland in the category of the Defenders.more

Klaus Haller, Senior IT Security Architect, AXA

Klaus is a seasoned Senior IT Security Architect with extensive experience in the Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. Proven expertise in business analysis, managing integration projects, test management, data loss prevention, risk and compliance, and IT organizational consulting and service design. Conference enthusiast. Author of the book Managing AI in an Enterprise

Federico Casano, CISO, YAPEAL

Federico Casano is a forward-looking and business-focused Technical Cybersecurity Leader (CISO/CSO) with a decade of international experience steering global security strategy across high-stakes Consulting, Banking, FinTech, and SaaS environments. His expertise includes M&A Security Integration, Multi-Cloud Transformation Strategy, Global Risk & Compliance... Management, Application Security, and building high-performance, business-aligned security organizations. Federico has a proven track record of aligning security with business objectives. He is passionate about championing a culture where security is a competitive advantage—mitigating enterprise risk while accelerating innovation and enabling sustainable business growth. Federico holds a degree in Computer Engineering with focus on Cybersecurity, and a Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He also achieved the most respected cybersecurity certifications: AAISM CISM CCSP CISSP CRISC GXPN OSCP OSWP CEH RTO AZ-500 SC-400 1Z0-1104 SCS-C02 ISMS-Lead-Auditor.Beyond his professional pursuits, Federico is a lifelong learner, an advocate for community impact through volunteering, and an avid student of finance and geopolitics.more

Idir Laurent Khiar, DPO and AI Officer, Baltic Cluster, Geopost SA

Dr. Idir Laurent Khiar serves as Data Protection Officer and AI Officer for the Baltic Cluster of Geopost SA (former DPDgroup), part of La Poste Groupe, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network. In this role, he oversees data protection and AI governance across Geopost’s/DPD’s operations in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.Previously, he served as Co-Head of Data... Protection and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Raiffeisen Group in Switzerland. Earlier in his career, he was Of Counsel at SwissLegal and Head of Privacy & ICT Law at PwC Legal Switzerland. He advised companies, investors, and public authorities on data protection, cybersecurity, and technology law across Europe, Asia, and the United States.Dr. Khiar holds two master’s degrees in political science and law & technology, an LL.M. in cybercrime and cybersecurity, and a PhD in EU regulatory politics. He is a certified Data Protection Officer (HSG) and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). In addition to his professional roles, he is an active business angel and mentor to start-ups across Europe.more

Dr. Diana Coman Schmid, CISO, Canton of Glarus

Dr. Diana Coman Schmid is a trusted cybersecurity leader recognized for building security programs that strengthen organizational resilience, enable innovation, and support strategic objectives. Recipient of the CISO Awards 2025 – Future Leader, she is passionate about positioning cybersecurity as a strategic enabler by bringing together people, processes, and technology... to manage risk effectively. She works across organizational boundaries to build trust, foster shared ownership, and embed security into decision-making and everyday practice.Emerging technologies, increasingly shaped and accelerated by AI, are a key focus area, with an emphasis on secure design, responsible use, and measurable value creation. With an interdisciplinary background in science, statistics, and cybersecurity, Diana brings a data-driven, systems-thinking perspective to complex security challenges. She believes that effective cybersecurity starts with people and is committed to making security practical, inclusive, and accessible for organizations and individuals alike. Her mission is to empower leaders, teams, and communities to navigate an increasingly digital world with confidence, resilience, and responsibility.more

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at the... Bank of England.more

Philipp Grabher, CISO, Canton Zurich

Philipp Grabher is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of the Canton Zurich and is responsible for its cyber security strategy. Further tasks include ensuring an adequate cyber security resilience in the cantonal administration, planning and carrying out security assessments and audits, raising awareness and developing the necessary... security policies. He holds a PhD in information security from Bristol University, UK. more

Juan Carlos Lopez Ruggiero, Lecturer, HSLU, Lucerne

Juan Carlos is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 20 years of extensive experience in information security management for critical infrastructures, cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. He has a proven track record of developing and executing comprehensive information security strategies, identifying... potential risks, and presenting actionable plans to senior leadership.Juan Carlos is expert at driving strategic security initiatives and overseeing the evaluation, implementation, and management of advanced security technologies in critical infrastructure environments, With a robust international and multicultural background, Juan Carlos has lived and worked in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. This global experience equips him with a deep understanding of diverse regulatory frameworks and cultural contexts, enhancing his ability to implement security measures worldwide.more

Agnès Terreau, Country DPO & Security Officer, ManPower Group

Agnès is a dedicated Data Protection and Information Security professional with a strong focus on emerging technologies, ethics, and regulatory strategy. She helps ensure privacy and security are integrated into digital systems by working closely with leadership, IT, and business teams. With deep experience in developing and maintaining practical compliance frameworks... across multilingual and multijurisdictional environments, she supports organisations in meeting regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of accountability and responsible data use. In 2023, she was recognised as a finalist for the PICCASO Privacy Awards Europe in the category “Best Privacy Culture Improvement Award,” honouring her impact on privacy awareness and cultural transformation.
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Cédric Blöchlinger, Sales Engineer, Rubrik

Cédric Blöchlinger is an IT and cybersecurity professional based in Zurich, Switzerland. He currently works at Rubrik, where he helps organizations strengthen their data security and cyber resilience. With a strong focus on modern cloud technologies and enterprise data protection, Cédric is passionate about delivering innovative solutions that enable businesses... to safeguard their critical information and accelerate digital transformationmore

Andreas Muller, Regional Sales Director CEUR, Delinea

As VP Sales CEUR, I was responsible for building and managing Delinea's Enterprise Account Team in the region. I have over 20 years of experience in consulting and sales of IT security solutions at leading companies such as Check Point Software as Head of Enterprise Sales D, Vectra.ai as Regional Director DACH, and Lumension (now Ivanti). My technical background has... fostered a constant interest in new topics, combined with extensive experience in security, compliance, and process-related challenges, solutions, and their implementation.more

Dustin Schwinning, Senior Sales Executive, OpenSystems

Dustin Schwinning is Senior Sales Executive for enterprise cybersecurity and networking at Open Systems, the Swiss provider of fully managed network and security services. He works with CIOs and CISOs of internationally operating enterprises on managed SASE and security operating models. He previously delivered SAP transformation projects at Wavestone and ran 24/7... logistics operations across eastern Switzerland. He holds a BSc in Business Engineering from FHNW.
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Alex Hitchen, Sales Engineer, Huntress

Alex is a Sales Engineer at Huntress, he works with organisations to strengthen their security posture and build capabilities around Threat Detection & Response. With a background in cybersecurity consulting, he brings practical experience helping businesses develop security strategies that deliver protection against evolving threats. Today, he focuses on making... it easier for organisations to respond to threats, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency. He regularly supports organisations through technical enablement, workshops, and strategic conversations around managed security.more

Andrea Arquint, Principal Solutions Engineer, F5

Andrea Arquint is a dynamic and results-driven Principal Solutions Engineer at F5 with extensive expertise in application security, multi-cloud architectures, Zero Trust framework implementation, and infrastructure automation. Recognized technical leader and public speaker experienced in guiding enterprise organizations through complex cloud transformations, distributed... security strategies, and DevOps automation.more

Johanna Peterson, Senior Manager, Cyber, Crisis and Resilience, PwC

Johanna is a cyber security and resilience expert with over 15 years of international experience across public and private sectors in Switzerland, the UK and Australia. She specialises in integrating cyber security, incident and crisis management, and business continuity to enable organisations to respond effectively to disruption. Johanna has led programmes on ransomware... response, developed operational resilience frameworks, and orchestrated comprehensive end-to-end exercises. Most recently, she has enabled large, complex organisations to define and operationalise their Minimum Viable Company (MVC): the critical products, services and capabilities necessary to protect customers, revenue and regulatory obligations during disruption. Prior to joining PwC, Johanna was an adviser to the Australian Government on national security and cyber threats, leading multinational teams deployed in high-pressure crisis environments.more

Chris Girling, Partner Cybersecurity & Privacy, PwC Switzerland

Chris is Partner Cybersecurity & Privacy and is part of the EMEA Financial Services Cybersecurity leadership team at PwC. Chris draws on 22 years of industry and consulting expertise. A key advisor to Boards, C-level executives, CISO’s and other technology leaders his experience spans the banking, insurance, chemicals and energy sectors. Chris specialises in... cybersecurity, data management, and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).Before joining PwC, Chris was the Deputy Group CISO at a Global Systemic Bank and engaged directly with regulators worldwide on cybersecurity topics. Chris also represented the European banking sector towards global regulators on behalf of trade associations in Switzerland, the UK and Europe and has driven the evolution of a number of key Cyber Resilience regulations and industry-wide exercises. Through his career Chris implemented technology and led projects to uplift all aspects of cybersecurity and resilience, from cutting edge innovations to cybersecurity strategy and cyber incident response.  Chris is a passionate technologist, and enjoys helping organisations harness data and technololgy to grow in secure and resilient ways.more

Jan Schulze, Manager, Cybersecurity, Resilience and Defence, PwC Switzerland

Jan specialises in helping organisations prepare for, defend against and respond to cyber threats. With expertise in cyber defence, incident response and threat intelligence, Jan has worked across financial services, manufacturing, critical infrastructure and the public sector. Drawing on this cross-sector experience, Jan helps organisations become more resilient... in the face of evolving cyber threats.
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Christian Götz, Director SE Programs, Palo Alto Networks

Christian Götz is Director SE Programs at Palo Alto Networks, where he is responsible for the strategic development of solution engineering initiatives worldwide. With many years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, his focus is on connecting technical excellence with business value for customers. Previously, he held various leadership positions in pre-sales... and engineering, where he played a key role in implementing complex security architectures. His areas of expertise include modern security platforms, identity-based security approaches, and the transformation toward integrated, cloud-driven security strategies.  more