Total SPEAKERS

40

Total sessions

23

CISO, Hellenic Parliament

A. Vasilous brings extensive experience in cybersecurity, having served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the Hellenic Parliament.

Cyber security expert and Founder, CIRISK 

Carine Allaz is a cyber security and data protection expert with over 15 years of experience. She is lecturer at the University of Geneva and in various continuous education program. As an advocate for more diversity in cyber she is the co-founder and President of Women4cyber Switzerland. 

CEO, Fortify Institute

Jan Carroll is a cybersecurity strategist and educator dedicated to bridging the gap between cyber policy and real-world practice. As founder of Fortify Institute, she develops and delivers CPD-accredited training aligned with EU regulations including DORA, NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, and ISO standards, empowering both small businesses and executive leaders to build operational resilience.

CISO, Head of Information Security, Athens International Airport

With a background as a Justice of the Peace (Magistrate 1994) and Serious Organised Crime Investigator and Prevention for the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), Greg is now at the forefront of developing Cybercrime Offender Prevention (COP) strategy and interventions globally. As Senior Consultant to the Netherlands National Police Cybercrime Prevention Team he has, through his 4D Approach; Deter, Divert, Degrade, Disrupt, helped establish and progress Dutch intervention activities on the cybercrime landscape.

CEO & Co-founder of Secure Practice

Erlend Andreas is a co-founder and CEO at Secure Practice, building scalable services for security awareness and preparedness through digital skills. After receiving his MSc degree in Informatics from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), he worked six years as a research scientist, before transitioning to industry work as a consultant and security manager, and then tech-founder since 2017. In 2024, Secure Practice was awarded the European Digital Skills Award for their multi-national effort to increase cyber preparedness among thousands of SMEs, with support from the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC).

CEO & Co-founder of Secure Practice

Betty Godier is a cybersecurity strategist, published author, and former tech founder with over 20 years of experience leading secure innovation across AI, cloud, and operational technology (OT). She partners with C-level leaders not only to advise but to implement resilient, secure-by-design systems at scale. Currently a Cybersecurity MBA candidate at Solvay Brussels School, Betty combines strategic foresight with hands-on execution in regulated environments. 

CISO/Head of Information Security, Grant Thornton

With 15+ years’ cross-sector experience, Sabika Ishaq is a purpose-driven leader who blends business acumen with technical depth to drive impactful, inclusive security transformation across complex environments. 

Cyber Defense Group Manager, Avanade

Strategic cybersecurity leader with 7+ years of international consulting experience, driving complex security transformations for Fortune 500 clients across different industries. Multi-award-winning advocate for digital safety and inclusion.

CEO, HypaSec, Author of Hack The World With OSINT

Head of Resilience of Critical Sectors Unit, ENISA)

CISO, Head of Information Security, Athens International Airport

Panagiotis Merkouris is a dynamic and certified security professional with more than 18 years of experience leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs across the aviation, technology, gaming, and education sectors. Currently serving as CISO at Athens International Airport, he oversees cybersecurity strategy and resilience for Greece’s largest aviation hub, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while advising the Board on emerging cyber risks. 

CISO, Founder at Synchromind.EU 

Experienced cybersecurity leader and mentor with 25+ years in roles like CISO and CTO. Passionate about security awareness, gamified learning, and helping the next generation of leaders through practical tools, inclusive teams, and hands-on support. 

CEO, Logstail

Christos Ntrigkogias is the Founder & CEO of Logstail, a European cyber defense company. A former Armed Forces officer, he drives innovation across cybersecurity, national resilience, and critical infrastructure protection.

Vice-Governor, The National Cybersecurity Authority (NCSA) of Greece

Founder & Project Lead Cyber Policy Haus

With over 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and facilitating international cybersecurity policy exercises, Julia specializes in developing impactful strategies and methodologies for strengthening cybersecurity resilience. She has successfully led multi-stakeholder projects in the EU, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Africa, and has a strong track record in coaching and advising teams on exercise design, facilitation, and evaluation.

Senior Data Science Manager at Gen

Director, Global Cybersecurity Policy, Mastercard

Zoey Stambolliu is the Director for Global Cyber & Tech Policy at Mastercard, focusing on the EU and UK. Based in Brussels, Zoey collaborates with governments, policymakers, industry associations, academia, and civil society to enhance collective defence, promote consistent approaches, and build a future-ready cyber workforce. Member of the global cybersecurity policy team, she closely follows cybersecurity policy initiatives at the European and Member State levels and supports a global aligned approach to cybersecurity.

Security Manager – Cyber Protection Lead for Greece, Accenture Greece

Cybersecurity leader with 16+ years of experience in Cloud/Application/Data Security, DevSecOps). Passionate mentor and coach, empowering teams and future professionals through technical excellence, strategic guidance and inclusion.

Project Lead & Facilitator at Cyber Policy Haus

With extensive experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, policy, and training, Annika specializes in designing and delivering impactful awareness programs, strategic exercises, and tailored capacity-building formats. She has worked across Europe and globally with stakeholders from critical infrastructure, automotive, and nuclear sectors, and is known for translating complex cybersecurity topics into engaging, actionable content for diverse audiences. Passionate about fostering a strong cybersecurity culture and advancing policy engagement, she thrives in connecting strategy, education, and implementation at global, national, and local levels.

Principal Adviser on Cybersecurity, European Commission

Zeina Zakhour is a seasoned executive and innovation catalyst, with over two decades of building and scaling transformative cybersecurity businesses.She is renowned for fusing deep technical acumen with business strategy, bringing clarity to complex challenges, and advancing cybersecurity as a driver of digital trust and resilience.Currently serving as Vice President, Global Chief Technology Office Cybersecurity at Atos, Zeina leads global strategy, innovation and technology direction, shaping how organizations protect and evolve in increasingly complex digital and threat landscapes.

📍 Event Venue

Join us at the Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens — a central location perfect for our event.

2 Vas. Alexandrou Ave 16121 Athens

How to get there from the airport?

🚕 By Taxi

• Duration: ~30–35 minutes

🚇 By Metro

• Line: Metro Line 3 (Blue Line)
• Duration: ~55min

🚌 By Bus

• Bus Line: X95
• Duration: ~1 hour 5 minutes

• Achilleas Hotel
  • Central location near Syntagma Square
  • Recently renovated, family-run
  • Spacious rooms, breakfast included
  • 1.6 km from Divani Caravel
  • achilleashotel.gr
• Okupa Athens
  • Trendy, design-led hotel-hostel hybrid
  • Rooftop pool, private rooms
  • 2.4 km from Divani Caravel
  • okupa.com