Agenda - Benelux Information Security Network

2026 Agenda

Your time is maximised onsite through a combination of keynote presentations, workshops, interactive discussion groups, pre-arranged one-to-one meetings and quality networking sessions

Day 1
Day 2

Monday 9th March 2026

08:30 - 09:10

Arrival, registration & breakfast networking

09:10 - 09:25

Introduction from The Network Group & Chairperson

A brief introduction to the event software, SNS - this software, unique to the industry, empowers our attendees to make the most effective use of their time at the event by maximising networking opportunities. The software designs a personalised agenda & enables attendees to arrange One-to-One meetings with each other. This will be followed by a welcome from the chairperson.

Lyzia van Iterson, Head of Security - Customer Applications, LKQ

09:25 - 10:00

Implementing Organisation-Wide Information Security Defences to Increase Cyber Resilience

Establishing robust reviews of IT systems to identify and tackle weaknesses in information security defences
Engaging with staff to increase cyber security awareness and ensure compliance with security measures
Scaling up cyber security defences as part of business growth to maintain organisation-wide cyber resilience

Miguel Ferreira, CISO, Multi Corporation

10:00 - 10:35

Evaluating Information Security Systems to Ensure Compliance with National Regulations

Adapting reviews of information security systems in response to new regulations: best practice
Resources to support staff adhering to regulations as part of their working processes
Key tips on identifying and tackling non-compliant information security systems and processes

Thom Schiltmans, Head of GRC & Security, Resilience & Identity Governance, Signify

10:35 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 - 11:25

Workshop 1

Trust in the Age of AI

Gary Gannon, Strategic Partnerships, EMEA, Vanta

11:25 - 11:50

Networking

11:50 - 12:15

Workshop 2

The Rise of AI Agents in Cyber Threats – and How to Detect Them

Egon Kando, VP Europe, Exabeam

12:15 - 12:40

Networking

12:40 - 13:05

Workshop 3

Securing 6,000 Devices: A Real-World Journey to Complete Visibility

Jamie Stevensen, Head of Sales, ThreatAware
Mark Barry, Senior Security Operations Manager, UK, Domino's

11:00 - 13:05

One-to-One meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

Vulnerability Management
Security Awareness
Data Governance & DLP
Threat Intelligence
PUM & Authentication
Cloud Security
Third Party Risk Management
GRC
Identity & Access Management
Application Security
Mobile Security
Pen Testing
Zero Trust
Attack Surface Management
Email Security

13:05 - 14:00

Networking Lunch

Stream 1 - Cyber Security Technology

14:00 - 14:35

Leveraging the Threat Landscape

Exploring how cyber threat intelligence can support sharing knowledge about emerging threats
Guidance on streamlining cyber threat mitigation processes
Tools to increase automation in cyber resilience strategies

Giancarlo Guizzardi, Head of Cyber Security, University of Twente

Thijs van Ede, Assistant Professor, University of Twente

Stream 2 - Security Risk Management

14:00 - 14:35

Implementing Data-Informed Approaches to Supporting Organisational Risk Management

Is IAM strong enough to truly fuel a data‑driven organization?
Break open your silos by turning data security risk awareness into shared intelligence
Redefine trust itself — make Data Governance and Management the new Zero Trust frontier

Dusan Tomic, Head of Projects, WIPO

Stream 1 - Cyber Security Technology

14:35 - 15:10

Enhancing User Experiences of Security Measures to Increase Compliance with Information Security Strategies

Utilising new software to improve efficiency in user journeys through security processes
Key advice on using accessible terminology to ensure staff engagement with security protocols
Communicating with staff about additional security measures as part of tackling sophisticated cyber threats

René Pluis, Global Cyber Security Remediation Officer, Philips

Stream 2 - Security Risk Management

14:35 - 15:10

Embedding Risk-Based Approaches to Strengthening Cyber Security Measures

Guidance on prioritising people, processes, and technology investments to broaden security measures
Utilising risk-based approaches to achieve security improvements beyond minimum regulatory compliance
Resources for establishing information sharing guidelines with external partners

Eduard-Laurentiu Ioan, CISO, Medicover

15:10 - 15:25

Coffee Break & Networking

15:25 - 15:50

Workshop 4

Beyond Awareness: The Deep Framework for the next Evolution of Security & Human Risk Management platform in the current reality

Javvad Malik, Lead CISO Advisor, KnowBe4

15:50 - 16:15

Networking

16:15 - 16:40

Workshop 5

When AI Helps the Attacker: Innovation’s Dark Side

Martin Bosshardt, CEO, Anapaya

16:40 - 17:05

Networking

15:25 - 17:05

One-to-One meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

Vulnerability Management
Security Awareness
Data Governance & DLP
Threat Intelligence
PUM & Authentication
Cloud Security
Third Party Risk Management
GRC
Identity & Access Management
Application Security
Mobile Security
Pen Testing
Zero Trust
Attack Surface Management
Email Security

17:05 - 17:50

Panel Discussion: Developing Robust Emergency Responses to Security Breach Incidents

Establishing regular scenario testing exercises to identify gaps in security breach response plans
Creating guidelines for employees to recognise and appropriately raise security concerns to senior staff
Tailoring post-attack response plans to recover damaged or stolen company assets

Lyzia van Iterson, Head of Security - Customer Applications, LKQ (moderator)
Geert Koster, CISO, Witteveen+Bos
Giannis Konstantinidis, Group CISO, SPB

19:00

Networking Drinks Reception & Dinner

Tuesday 10th March 2026

08:30 - 09:00

Morning Registration & Breakfast

Informal networking over breakfast

09:00 - 10:10

Roundtable Discussions

Join group discussions with your peers on some of the most challenging & significant topics in information security. Each host will facilitate the discussion & give a short summary of key findings in the wrap-up session.

Roundtable 1: Security Governance

Lakshmi Srinivasan, Cyber Security Solutions Consultant, ManageEngine by Zoho

Roundtable 2: Regulatory Compliance

Joran Leenders, CISO Officer, Belgian Train

Roundtable 3: AI & ML

Maaike van Waarden, ISO, Gemeente Huizen

Roundtable 4: Data Security

Dusan Tomic, Head of Projects, WIPO

Roundtable 5: Regulatory Compliance

Danny Bisaerts, CISO, Vlaams Parlement

Roundtable 6: IAM Systems

Shouvik Dhar, Head of IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security, Sunweb Group

10:10 - 10:45

Roundtable Wrap-up

Each host gives a short overview of key findings from their discussion & creates an ideas board to be distributed post event with the presentations.

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee Break & Networking

11:00 - 11:25

Workshop 6

How CISOs Can Govern AI Agents Without Slowing the Business

David Horton, VP of Solution Engineering, Airia

11:25 - 11:50

Networking

11:50 - 12:15

Workshop 7

Busting the 5 Myths of the Modern Attack Surface Management

Jacob Ent, Global Head of Security Engineering, Outpost24

12:15 - 12:40

Networking

12:40 - 13:05

Workshop 8

Stopping Cyber Chaos: Zero Trust, AI, and Resilience

Hosted by Illumio

11:00-13.05

One-to-One Meetings

Intelligently matched one-to-one meetings:

Vulnerability Management
Security Awareness
Data Governance & DLP
Threat Intelligence
PUM & Authentication
Cloud Security
Third Party Risk Management
GRC
Identity & Access Management
Application Security
Mobile Security
Pen Testing
Zero Trust
Attack Surface Management
Email Security

13.05 - 14.00

Networking Lunch

Stream 1 - Business & Cyber Security

14:00 - 14:35

Embedding Risk-Based Approaches to Strengthening Security in Supply Chains

Incorporating security requirements into procurement processes when selecting new suppliers
Key tips on establishing information sharing guidelines with external partners
Working with suppliers to improve their security measures and reduce risk within supply chains

Frank Cappa, NCIA Agency CIS Security Officer, NATO

Stream 2 - Information Security Teams

14:00 - 14:35

Empowering Security: Awareness, Advocacy & Accountability

Establishing cyber threat recognition schemes to enable staff to raise concerns about potential cyber risks
Key tips on leveraging the business and support functions to improve security awareness
Metrics that drive the right behaviour and clarifies leadership accountability

Adeiza Yisa, BISO, Shell

Stream 1 - Business & Cyber Security

14:35 - 15:10

Implementing Digital Reporting Systems to Support Risk Management Strategies

Guidance on prioritising digital risks within available resources
Demonstrating ROI for reporting systems to senior leaders to secure additional resources
Resources to support staff transition to new digital reporting systems

Jan Matto, Head of IT Audit, Forvis Mazars

Stream 2 - Information Security Teams

14:35 - 15:10

Embedding Security Governance Polices to Ensure Accountability within Information Security Teams

Designing governance frameworks to hold senior leaders to account for cyber risk decision-making
Incorporating governance structures to create joined-up processes for reporting and addressing cyber security risks
Key advice on developing transparency guidelines within teams without risking organisational cyber security

Paul De Wit, Head of Corporate Office Audit, Belfius

15:10 - 15:55

Panel Discussion: Utilising AI Tools to Strengthen Information Security Systems

Working with software providers to select AI products that meet organisational information security needs
Best practice on using AI to strengthen automated processes to raise alerts about security concerns
Incorporating AI into threat detection systems to monitor and address trends in cyber attacks

Lyzia van Iterson, Head of Security - Customer Applications, LKQ (moderator)
Michael Payne, Director of Information Security, Landal
Murat Kultur, Head of IT Security Strategy & Services, Vattenfall

15:55 - 16:00

Closing remarks from the Chairperson

2026 Agenda

Arrival, registration & breakfast networking

Introduction from The Network Group & Chairperson

Implementing Organisation-Wide Information Security Defences to Increase Cyber Resilience

Evaluating Information Security Systems to Ensure Compliance with National Regulations

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

Workshop 3

One-to-One meetings

Leveraging the Threat Landscape

Implementing Data-Informed Approaches to Supporting Organisational Risk Management

Enhancing User Experiences of Security Measures to Increase Compliance with Information Security Strategies

Embedding Risk-Based Approaches to Strengthening Cyber Security Measures

Workshop 4

Workshop 5

One-to-One meetings

Panel Discussion: Developing Robust Emergency Responses to Security Breach Incidents

Request an invitation or book your place now