The Challenges in Cybersecurity: Implementation Perspectives from the EU and the US

This conference promises to be an engaging and insightful event, delving into the intricacies of the cybersecurity landscape, regulatory environments, and technological advancements from both European and American perspectives.

Besides discussing on strategic perspectives in cybersecurity regulation, one discussion panel will examine industry perspectives on cybersecurity. We are excited to announce that ECSO’s Deputy Secretary General, Joanna Świątkowska, will be a key participant in this panel. The discussion will centre on the lessons learned by US companies operating in the EU and vice versa when dealing with cyber legislation. This session will also tackle whether new EU legislation creates new security risks and how these risks should be addressed.

The conference will conclude with a lunch and networking session, providing an opportunity for further dialogue and connection.

ECSO Members are invited to join for this half-day event dedicated to uncovering transatlantic insights and creating dialogue on best navigating our cybersecurity landscape in today’s interconnected world.

Find the official event page here: https://amcham.sk/events/3352/the-challenges-in-cybersecurity-implementation-perspectives-from-the-eu-and-the-us

Agenda

Arrival, morning coffee and networking

9.00 - Welcome

9.05 – Opening remarks 

• Petra Vargova - Permanent Representative, Ambassador, Slovak Permanent Representation to the EU
• Lajos Szabo, Managing Director, National Cyber Security Centre of Hungary

9.20 – First discussion panel

Strategic Perspective: A blue pill or a red one? Light or heavy-handed approaches to technology regulation in cybersecurity? Are they adequate for enhancing cyber resilience and countering cyber threats in today's global context? Where would legislation be more effective, and where would strategic guidelines suffice? How do we determine when action is necessary?

Subtopic: Transatlantic differences and potential synergies in dealing with adversarial actors

• Ivan Makatura – Director General, Slovak National Competence Centre
• Illas Chantzos - Head of EMEA Government Affairs, Broadcom
• Gabriel Galgóci - Director General Strategy Section, Ministry of Economy of Slovak Republic
• Kamil Baranik – Senior Policy Analyst, European Parliamentary Research Service
• Katarina Kakalikova - Government Engagement Director, Mastercard
   
• Radoslav Repa – SK National Security Authority, MODERATOR

10.35 - Coffee break

10.45 - Second discussion panel

Industry Perspective: Lessons learned, or what and how should a US company be performing in the EU contrary to its homeland when dealing with cyber legislation? And vice versa.

Subtopic: Does new EU legislation create new security risks? If so, how should we address them?

• Jean-Marc Leclerc – Head of Digital Committee, AmCham EU
• Joanna Swiatkowska – Deputy Secretary General, ECSO
• Svetlana Stoilova – Policy Adviser, Business Europe
• Alexandre Roure – Head of Policy, Deputy Head of Office, CCIA
• Ondrej Socuvka – Senior EU Policy Manager, Google
• Maria Boka – Senior Analyst, EU Strategy, MODERATOR

12.00  - Lunch and networking

Register below to secure your spot. If you have any issues, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Zora Frešová, Policy Office AmCham Slovakia at zora.fresova@amcham.sk.