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Alen Nahtigal

ANNI D.O.O.

Lecture:
Humans vs. AI: Automating Security Culture in Practice

Alen Nahtigal
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:30 - 13:00
About Lecture
 

Alen Nahtigal is a certified cybersecurity professional with a strong background in ethical hacking and several recognised industry certifications, including OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP+), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) | Master, and CWES – Certified Web Exploitation Specialist. Alen specialises in identifying vulnerabilities, conducting penetration tests, protecting web applications against real-world threats, and carrying out cybersecurity awareness testing for users. Committed to continuous learning and practical application, he uses advanced tools and methodologies to stay one step ahead of emerging cyber threats, turning complex security challenges into actionable insights.

Aleš Tancer

CIO, LTH CASTINGS D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Aleš Tancer
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Alex Ternav

KYBM D.O.O.

Lecture:
Kyborg: An Agentic Framework for SOC Security Analysts

Alex Ternav
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 

Alex Ternav, M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, specializes in networking technologies, cybersecurity, automation, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. He works closely with clients on the design, integration, and management of the IBM QRadar SIEM platform and SOAR solutions for automating incident response. As a key member of the KYBM development team, he designs and implements solutions that help organizations adopt AI tools in practice while strengthening their cyber resilience.

Alexey Konstantinov

CLOUDFLARE

Lecture:
Managing the AI Revolution with Zero Trust: From Shadow AI to Secure Deployment

Alexey Konstantinov
Thursday, 03.09.2026
09:30 - 10:00
About Lecture
 

Andrea Giaime Bodei

INFRA AI

Lecture:
Autonomous AI for Offensive Cybersecurity: The Next Generation of AI-Driven Exploit Development

Andrea Giaime Bodei
Friday, 04.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Andrea Bodei is a senior executive, AI researcher, ethical hacker, and cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in offensive cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cyber intelligence, OSINT, digital forensics, and cyber investigations. His work focuses on the development of AI-driven cybersecurity technologies, including autonomous vulnerability assessment, exploit generation, and multi-agent AI systems. He has collaborated with law enforcement agencies and private organizations as a digital forensics and cyber investigation specialist, while also teaching and conducting research in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Andrej Golob

VIBOR D.O.O.

Lecture:
Stop trying to Protect Your Exposed Infrastructure. Just Stop Exposing It.

Andrej Golob
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:15 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Andrej Golob is the co-founder and CEO of Monotek and the architect behind the Tickwall platform. With more than twenty years of experience in enterprise networking, cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, he has designed security architectures for organizations across both the public and private sectors. His work focuses on challenging traditional cybersecurity assumptions through the concept of Zero Exposure Architecture—an approach that reduces cyber risk by eliminating unnecessary public exposure of infrastructure rather than simply detecting and responding to attacks. Through the Tickwall platform, he is developing technologies such as Zero-Knowledge Identity, identity-driven reachability and dynamic infrastructure authorization, helping organizations significantly reduce their attack surface while simplifying secure access for employees, partners and customers.

Andrej Gornik

CARBONSEC D.O.O.

Lecture:
Who Is Responsible for Our Cloud Services: The CISO or Microsoft, Google, Amazon/...?

Andrej Gornik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:45 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Andrej Gornik studied Telecommunications at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering. As a senior penetration tester at CARBONSEC d.o.o., he specializes in penetration testing of IT systems and applications, as well as cybersecurity consulting.
His many years of experience in IT security, web application development, comprehensive administration of Linux and Windows operating systems, management of core components in both large and small networks, and implementation of secure and reliable services provide the foundation for a holistic approach to IT systems and the successful execution of even the most demanding security assessments.
In recent years, he has focused particularly on the development of ethical malware for security testing purposes, vulnerability analysis of web services, mobile devices, and IoT solutions.

Andrej Korelc

CIO, ARAG SE – PODRUŽNICA SLOVENIJA

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Andrej Korelc
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Andrej Rakar

PETROL D.D., LJUBLJANA

Lecture:
Identity – The Foundation of the First and Last Line of Defense

Andrej Rakar
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:30
About Lecture
 

Andrej Rakar holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He began his career at the Jožef Stefan Institute, where he worked on industrial process control systems and the implementation of information technologies in manufacturing. He has been active in the field of information security since 2005, gaining extensive practical experience through complex projects for financial institutions, insurance companies, telecommunications operators, healthcare organizations, and enterprises in Slovenia and abroad.
As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Petrol d.d., he is responsible for information security governance, the implementation of the company's cybersecurity strategy, and overseeing the execution of information security controls. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he is a frequent speaker at conferences and other events dedicated to information security and cybersecurity.

Anja Angelina Anžur

RESULT D.O.O.

Lecture:
Cloudy with a Chance of Clear Decisions

Anja Angelina Anžur
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
11:30 - 12:00
About Lecture
 

Anja Angelina Anžur - Head of Business Development, recovering tech nerd turned go-to-market strategist. She's spent a decade helping companies cut through the AI hype and build things that actually work—usually with a pop culture reference or two along the way, because nobody should have to suffer through a boring slide on digitalization.

Artur Pająk

RED HAT

Lecture:
Chasing the Holy Grail: Secure Supply Chains and the Path to Near-Zero CVEs

Artur Pająk
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
11:00 - 11:30
About Lecture
 

Barbara Tekavec Verlič

CIO, PIVOVARNA LAŠKO UNION D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Barbara Tekavec Verlič
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Benjamin Lesjak

DATAINFO.SI d.o.o.

Lecture:
Reasons and Limits of Employee Monitoring for Information Security

Benjamin Lesjak
Friday, 04.09.2026
10:00 - 10:30
About Lecture
 

Assist. Prof. Benjamin Lesjak, PhD, is a legal expert and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science. For more than two decades, he has been bridging the fields of law, information technology, and the ethical dimensions of the digital society. He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Primorska and lectures at several higher education institutions, where he teaches on the legal challenges of digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and data protection.
As a long-standing collaborator of the Safe.si Safer Internet Centre, he delivers lectures and training sessions for teachers, parents, and children on the risks of modern technologies and the importance of responsible and safe digital behaviour. His work focuses on finding the right balance between technological innovation and the protection of fundamental human rights in the digital environment.
As the co-founder and Professional Director of DATAINFO.SI, he advises organisations in his role as a Data Protection Officer (DPO), emphasising that effective information security is a fundamental prerequisite for safeguarding individuals' rights and ensuring compliance with data protection requirements.

Bernard Cvikl

CIO, JAVNI HOLDING MARIBOR

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Bernard Cvikl
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Bojan Lepenik

LANCOM D.O.O.

Lecture:
Network Access Control (NAC) as the Foundation of a Zero Trust Architecture

Bojan Lepenik
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
15:30 - 16:00
About Lecture
 

Bojan Lepenik is a Project Manager for Systems Solutions at LANCom d.o.o. and an expert in security and networking solutions. He has many years of experience in designing, managing, and implementing complex systems solutions for clients.

Bojan Milovanović

TRENDAI

Lecture:

Bojan Milovanović

From IT engineer and security engineer to sales engineer, with over 10 years of experience exclusively in cyber security in various roles and with various responsibilities, but also with various manufacturers. 

Boštjan Špehonja

GO-LIX D.O.O.

Lecture:
PHISHSTRIKE – Are Your Employees Ready for AI Phishing?

Boštjan Špehonja
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:15
About Lecture
 

Boštjan Špehonja is the Managing Director of GO-LIX, founder of the PHISHSTRIKE training platform, and a well-established cybersecurity expert holding numerous internationally recognized certifications. Over the past 15 years, hundreds of organizations have entrusted him with security assessments of their ICT environments, including critical infrastructure operators, banks, insurance companies, ministries, and companies of all sizes.
He was among the first professionals in Slovenia to build a career specifically in security assessments and penetration testing. He actively delivers training sessions and workshops on safe internet use and ethical hacking, while particularly enjoying incident response and the challenges it brings.
He has spoken at all major information security conferences in Slovenia. He is also a co-founder of the SICEH Foundation, Head of the OWASP Ljubljana Chapter, a visiting expert at the University of Maribor, and a lecturer at GEA College.

Boštjan Tavčar

UPRAVA RS ZA ZAŠČITO IN REŠEVANJE

Lecture:
Four Years After the High-Profile Cyberattack on the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief

Boštjan Tavčar
Friday, 04.09.2026
10:00 - 10:30
About Lecture
 

Boštjan Tavčar graduated in Telecommunications from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana. Since 1994, he has been employed at the Ministry of Defence, Administration for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief, where he serves as Head of the Information and Communications Service. In this role, he is responsible for the development strategy of information and telecommunications systems, monitoring, notification and public warning systems, as well as the technologies supporting emergency communication centres.
He is also a lecturer at the Higher Vocational College for Telecommunications, part of the School Centre for Post, Economics and Telecommunications. Boštjan is a member of the international community of emergency number 112 experts and an active member of the Slovenian Society for Electronic Communications (SIKOM).
In 2018, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the European Emergency Number Association (EENA) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the introduction and development of the 112 emergency number in Slovenia.

Boštjan Tušar

CIO, HIDRIA D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Boštjan Tušar
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Bruno Šunjić

INGRAM MICRO LJUBLJANA / MBCOM TECHNOLOGIES / VMWARE BY BROADCOM

Lecture:
Protect your Private Cloud with VMware vDefend

Bruno Šunjić
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
13:00 - 13:30
About Lecture
 

Bruno Šunjić is a VMware by Broadcom Senior Solutions Engineer based in Zagreb, Croatia, employed in MBCOM as a Broadcom representative for the region. With more than 15 years of IT experience in his career, his focus has been helping customers across the Adriatic region to modernize infrastructure and adopt technologies ranging from datacenter and multi-cloud to private AI, translating complex solutions into clear business value.

Damjan Kumin

PERFORM IT D.O.O.

Lecture:
Elastic is not just a SIEM. And that’s exactly why it’s such a powerful SIEM.

Damjan Kumin
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
11:30 - 12:00
About Lecture
 

Damjan Kumin is CTO and Solutions Architect at Perform IT, with more than 25 years of experience in infrastructure, databases, observability, and cybersecurity.
He specializes in designing and optimizing complex environments and in applying the Elastic platform, machine learning, and AI to security analytics, threat detection, and incident response.

Daniel Bednjički

ARHIDES D.O.O.

Lecture:
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Browser – The Browser as the New Perimeter

Daniel Bednjički
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

Daniel Bednjički is an Account Manager at Arhides d.o.o. with more than 25 years of experience in the field of information technology sales. In recent years, he has focused primarily on security solutions for IT environments. In addition, he delivers cybersecurity awareness training for users and is a certified Internal Auditor for ISO/IEC 27001:2022.

David Kavčnik

TELPROM D.O.O.

Lecture:
What Does a Device Do When No One Is Watching? From Communication Analysis to Secrets Hidden in the Firmware

David Kavčnik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:15 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

David Kavčnik je tehnični direktor podjetja Telprom d.o.o. z več kot 10-letnimi izkušnjami, kjer med drugim vodi oddelek za kibernetsko varnost in koordinira projekte implementacije varnostnih rešitev ter varnostnih preverjanj informacijskih sistemov. S strokovnim znanjem s področja varnostne arhitekture in penetracijskih testiranj pomaga organizacijam prepoznati in odpraviti varnostne pomanjkljivosti v njihovih IKT-okoljih. Je tudi nosilec več mednarodno priznanih certifikatov, kot so CEH Master, OSCP, OSWP, PNPT in eCPPT, ki potrjujejo njegovo tehnično znanje in praktične izkušnje na področju kibernetske varnosti. Poleg svojega strokovnega dela je dejaven tudi na področju izobraževanja, kjer prenaša znanje o kibernetski varnosti tako na posameznike, ki želijo bolje zaščititi sebe in svoje podatke, kot tudi na tehnične strokovnjake o naprednih varnostnih konceptih in praksah.

David Sahernik

ARHIDES D.O.O.

Lecture:
Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access Browser – The Browser as the New Perimeter

David Sahernik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

David Sahernik holds a Master’s degree in Information and Communication Technologies Engineering and works as a Systems Engineer at Arhides d.o.o. He is involved in the implementation and management of modern IT solutions, as well as the coordination of international projects. His experience covers containerization technologies and platforms such as Kubernetes, VMware Tanzu, and Red Hat OpenShift, while he is increasingly focusing on the field of cybersecurity. He holds the OPSWAT Metadefender Core and Kiosk Professional certifications and is a long-time expert and enthusiast of the Apple ecosystem.

David Volk

SRC D.O.O.

Lecture:
SRC.SECURE: From SOC to AI Agents – The Next Generation of Cyber Defense

David Volk
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:15 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

David Volk is a certified cybersecurity professional. In the Security Operations Center (SOC), he specializes in security analytics and digital forensics. He is also involved in penetration testing. By combining offensive and defensive security skills, he is able to solve complex security challenges effectively through a deep understanding of an attacker's mindset and methods.

Davor Avsec

CIO, LIDL SLOVENIJA D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Davor Avsec
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Dejan Spasojević

KONTRON SI D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Intuitive Firewall: From Conversation to Implementation with AI

Dejan Spasojević
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

Dejan Spasojević is a security and network engineer who specializes in complex enterprise environments and network security management, with a particular focus on Check Point technologies. His day-to-day work ranges from designing and implementing firewall architectures to proactively monitoring emerging cyber threats. He advocates an engineering-driven approach to cybersecurity, believing that well-designed security policies and robust architectures are far more effective than theoretical promises. Recognizing that cybersecurity is a continuous and evolving process, he dedicates much of his time to analyzing attacks and solving real-world network security challenges. At INFOSEK, he aims to share practical knowledge and lessons learned from hands-on experience.

Dejan Trop

TELEMACH SLOVENIJA D.O.O.

Lecture:
From ChatGPT to ISO/IEC 42001: How to Build a Secure AI Environment.

 

PHISHSTRIKE – Are Your Employees Ready for AI Phishing?

 

Dejan Trop
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:15
About Lecture
 

Dejan Trop is a cybersecurity expert with more than 30 years of experience in the IT industry. Throughout his career, he has worked in system engineering, security architecture, consulting, team leadership, and business solution development, collaborating with leading international providers of security technologies.
Today, he works at Telemach Slovenia as a cybersecurity strategist and certified CISO. He also serves as a virtual CISO (vCISO) for clients, acting as a link between organizational leadership, IT departments, and information security teams. He supports organizations in establishing security governance, managing cyber risks, developing security strategies, and achieving compliance with NIS2, ZInfV-1, and ISO/IEC 27001 requirements.
More recently, he has been focusing extensively on artificial intelligence security, AI governance, and the ISO/IEC 42001 standard. His work addresses how organizations can securely integrate generative AI and other AI solutions into their environments while maintaining control over data, access, risks, and compliance.
He regularly shares his practical experience through consulting and speaking engagements, where he connects technical security challenges with business risks and management responsibility.

Dennis Lauwers

IBM

Lecture:
IBM Sovereign Core: Independence Without Compromise in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Dennis Lauwers
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
16:30 - 17:00
About Lecture
 

Dennis Lauwers is an IBM Distinguished Engineer, VP and CTO for Sovereign Technologies and Hybrid
Automation in EMEA, focusing on client leadership.
He brings new technologies to the market, making Europe a leading geography within IBM
for hybrid, sovereign and automation solutions.
At the same time, he is a vocal advocate for customers, sharing his insights to influence product
roadmaps and go-to-market strategies for:
• Spearheaded technical initiatives for Sovereign IT, enhancing capabilities across diverse markets.
• Established Lighthouse projects to showcase innovative solutions and drive client satisfaction.
• Fostered strategic partnerships with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to scale technical engagement within the ecosystem.
He has built a strong reputation with the IBM technical community through the creation of solution
point of views, architectural assets, enablement material and a community of practice across business
units.
Dennis joined IBM in 1997 and had different positions within IBM: support, system engineer, application& integration architect, ISV architect, client trusted advisor, European Technical leader and today Distinguished Engineer and VP.

Dominik Snedec

Division Executive Director, KAPITALSKA DRUŽBA POKOJNINSKEGA IN INVALIDSKEGA ZAVAROVANJA D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Dominik Snedec
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

dr. Aleksander Šinigoj

direktor, PALSIT D.O.O.

Lecture:
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

 

INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

 

dr. Aleksander Šinigoj
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
10:45 - 11:00
About Lecture
 
Thursday, 03.09.2026
07:55 - 08:30
About Lecture
 

Dr. Aleksander Šinigoj is a Slovenian lecturer, entrepreneur, and expert in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnosis, and coaching. After an early career in economics and information technology, he shifted his focus to exploring human behavior, communication, and personal transformation. He is a licensed NLP Master Trainer associated with the work of Dr. Richard Bandler and the author of several books on personal development. He shares his expertise with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and individuals through seminars, training programs, and educational courses.

Dr. Gregor Petrič

FAKULTETA ZA DRUŽBENE VEDE UNIVERZE V LJUBLJANI

Lecture:
From Compliance on Paper to Resilience in Practice: The CISO Between Regulation, Leadership, and Employees

Dr. Gregor Petrič
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:00 - 09:30
About Lecture
 

Dr. Gregor Petrič is a Full Professor of Social Informatics at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, and Head of the Centre for Social Informatics. He regularly publishes scientific articles in international journals and collaborates with both Slovenian and international professional partners in the fields of information security culture, user behavior in digital social systems, digital competencies, and research methodology.

dr. Niko Gamulin

vršilec dolžnosti direktorja, URAD VLADE REPUBLIKE SLOVENIJE ZA INFORMACIJSKO VARNOST (URSIV)

Lecture:
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

dr. Niko Gamulin
Thursday, 03.09.2026
07:55 - 08:30
About Lecture
 

Dr Niko Gamulin, born in 1982, holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering. He graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana, where he also obtained his doctorate in machine learning and artificial intelligence. For his diploma thesis, he received the Prešeren Award from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, University of Ljubljana.
His research and professional work have focused on the development of machine learning methods, artificial intelligence, data analytics, computer vision, and large-scale data processing. He conducted research at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and the Faculty of Computer and Information Science at the University of Ljubljana.
Throughout his career, he has worked as a software engineer, researcher, data scientist, and consultant in artificial intelligence. He has contributed to the development of information and technological solutions for the financial sector, retail, telecommunications, and agriculture. He has also worked on the application of large language models and the implementation of data-driven solutions in business environments.
Before assuming leadership of the Government Information Security Office of the Republic of Slovenia, he worked as an independent consultant and entrepreneur, collaborating with domestic and international companies on the development and implementation of information technology solutions.
In June 2026, he became Acting Director of the Government Information Security Office of the Republic of Slovenia. His work focuses on strengthening the cyber resilience of the Republic of Slovenia, effective risk management, interinstitutional cooperation, and the use of modern technologies to enhance national cybersecurity.

Edmond Pajk

CIO, ZPIZ

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

Edmond Pajk
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Edwin Brenninkmeyer

Lecture:
CLOSING KEYNOTE: Beyond the Horizon: Aviation, Entrepreneurship, Safety and the Future of AI

Edwin Brenninkmeyer
Friday, 04.09.2026
13:00 - 13:30
About Lecture
 

Owner / Founder / CEO of an aviation services company specialising in aircraft sales, maintenance and flight operations with expertise in entrepreneurship and scaling businesses. Previously worked in venture capital specialising in aviation and in international retail, expanding the company’s business in Eastern Europe, in the mid 2000s. He has been flying for 37 years, from displaying ex-military jets to commercial flying in executive jets and still flies professionally, for his business. He holds an Executive MBA from Oxford University.

Francesca Moscara

INDEPENDENT RESEARCHER

Lecture:
From Digital Risk to Executive Intelligence: Rethinking Digital Risk Governance in the AI Era

Francesca Moscara
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:30
About Lecture
 

Francesca Moscara is a Chartered Accountant and Statutory Auditor with extensive experience in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. She has built her career at Ernst & Young, in specialized advisory firms, and within multinational corporate environments in the automotive sector, working with complex regulatory frameworks including tax regulations, NIS2, and GDPR.
She has developed strong expertise in designing and evolving governance and control systems to address increasingly complex and interconnected regulatory requirements.
In her current work, she focuses on digital risk governance and the integration of cybersecurity, AI governance, and regulatory frameworks into unified models that support executive decision-making and organizational resilience. She is particularly interested in how organizations can transform fragmented risk data into structured intelligence for Boards and senior leadership in the context of emerging technologies such as AI.

 

Gagan Delouri

DRILLDATA D.O.O. / PING IDENTITY

Lecture:
Stopping Fraud Before It Starts: Identity Intelligence Meets Agentic AI

Gagan Delouri
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
17:00 - 17:30
About Lecture
 

Gagan started his career in IAM with companies like Sun Microsystems and CA Technologies in Australia, then moved to Enterprise Security working in Sales Engineering and Customer roles with F5 Networks and Insurance and Telecommunication companies in Australia. Hen then moved to UK in 2020 with Deloitte Consulting. A global citizen with strong cross-domain functional application experience, its interlocks with bottom-up approach that covers end to end, starting from Infrastructure and Security to functional aspects at the application/solution level, achieving the business outcome is what makes Gagan to be able to operate at all levels of technical, management and commercial aspects with customers. Gagan currently leads the Partner Sales Engineering Team at Ping Identity covering the EMEA region where he supports channels and alliances in the adoption of Ping solutions and Go-To-Market strategies.

Gašper Burjek

TELEKOM SLOVENIJE D.D.

Lecture:
From the Unknown to the Controlled: Managing OT Risks in Practice with Nozomi Networks

Gašper Burjek
Thursday, 03.09.2026
08:30 - 09:00
About Lecture
 

Gašper Burjek graduated from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering with a degree in Telecommunications. He began his career in networking and communication services before taking on the role of Lead Systems Engineer for IT and OT security in the steel industry. His work focused on protecting critical infrastructure, securing industrial processes, enhancing network visibility, and managing cybersecurity risks. Today, he works at Telekom Slovenije as a Security Solutions Sales Specialist for Nozomi Networks, helping organizations improve the visibility, security, and cyber resilience of their OT and IoT environments.

Gorazd Božič

vodja, NACIONALNI ODZIVNI CENTER ZA OMREŽNE INCIDENTE (SI-CERT)

Lecture:
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

 

CIO in Times of Crisis: Which Decisions Save the Business During a Cyber Incident

 

Gorazd Božič
Thursday, 03.09.2026
07:55 - 08:30
About Lecture
 
Friday, 04.09.2026
10:00 - 10:30
About Lecture
 

Gorazd Božič is the Head of the national Computer Security Incident Response Team, SI-CERT (Slovenian Computer Emergency Response Team). Since 1995, SI-CERT, operating within the public institution Arnes, has been investigating computer intrusions, malware infections, and a wide range of other internet-related security incidents. The team also helps raise public awareness about online safety through the Varni na internetu ("Safe on the Internet") awareness programme.
From 2000 to 2008, Gorazd Božič served as Chair of the European Task Force of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (TF-CSIRT). He also represents Slovenia on the Management Board of the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA).

Grega Merela

CIO, NIJZ

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Grega Merela
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Grega Prešeren

CARBONSEC D.O.O.

Lecture:
Who Is Responsible for Our Cloud Services: The CISO or Microsoft, Google, Amazon/...?

Grega Prešeren
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:45 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Since 2017, Grega Prešeren has served as the Chief Technology Officer and lead ethical hacker at the co-founded company Carbonsec d.o.o. He is one of the pioneers of security testing in Slovenia and has been involved in the field since the very beginning of his professional career.
As a penetration tester in various organizations, he has been leading and conducting security assessments of networks, IT services, web, mobile, and other applications, as well as industrial and SCADA systems, both in Slovenia and internationally, since 2010. He holds multiple professional certifications in information security, application security, and computer networking.
Grega is also an active lecturer and trainer in the field of application security. In addition to his technical expertise, he has extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks and industry standards, making him a sought-after advisor in the development of cybersecurity strategies.

Gregor Kokalj

NIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Autonomous Security Patch Management

Gregor Kokalj
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

Gregor Kokalj is a cybersecurity and Linux infrastructure specialist. He completed his studies in cybersecurity in the United States before continuing his professional career in Slovenia, where he specialized in the management and automation of Linux environments.
At NIL, he is a member of the OS Management and DevOps team, focusing on the implementation, management, and automation of IT infrastructure, primarily using Red Hat technologies such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Ansible Automation Platform, and Red Hat Satellite.
His areas of expertise include IT operations automation, patch management, and strengthening infrastructure resilience against modern cyber threats. He has a particular interest in how automation can reduce the risk of human error while enabling organizations to manage their IT environments more efficiently and securely.

Gregor Zakrajšek

SIQ LJUBLJANA

Lecture:
A New Generation of Cybersecurity and Digital Risk Management Requirements

Gregor Zakrajšek
Thursday, 03.09.2026
10:00 - 10:30
About Lecture
 

Gregor Zakrajšek is the head of the Information Security Testing Department at SIQ Ljubljana. His past experience includes software development, information systems and network management, testing, and leading products and technical teams. Most recently, he has focused primarily on cybersecurity, penetration testing, and compliance assessments. He actively participates in the development of accredited testing methods and in preparing organizations for new requirements set forth by standards and European regulations related to cybersecurity, digital resilience, and artificial intelligence.

Holger Spohn

NATO

Lecture:
Beyond Cybersecurity: Who Owns the Decision?

Holger Spohn
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:30 - 10:00
About Lecture
 

Born on the 29th of Feb 72 in Karlsruhe, Germany. After attending school, which ended with a high school diploma, he joined the German Air Force. There he made his masters in Electrical Engineering, after that worked in Air Traffic Controlling, from there became an IT officer which led him to the NATO Airborne Early Warning & Control Force Command (AWACS) in SHAPE. He was a Communication officer in the HQ, with the responsibility for frequency management, Air and Ground communication, the Communication Budget of the HQ and related tasks. Once finished, he left the military and he joined SHAPE as a NATO Civilian, working in the Intelligence Division (J2) as a CIS Security Supervisor. Main job functions are inspections, policy development, incident management, security awareness, technical and threat advice and now Intel Support to the Cyber domain, which is a capability they want to build up for the future. He is also supporting CIS Security responsibilities for their operation on Afghanistan, which right now focuses on Train, Advice and Assist of the AFG security forces.

Irena Brugger

CEO, DAVIDOV HRAM D.O.O.

Lecture:
Digitalization Is Built on Technology. Success Is Built on People. How Can Change Management Create the Conditions for a Successful Digital Transformation?

Irena Brugger
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:15 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Irena Brugger is the Managing Director of Davidov hram d.o.o., where she is leading a comprehensive business transformation focused on digitalization, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making.
She has gained extensive experience in leading international companies, including Pivovarna Laško Union, The Coca-Cola Company, and Colgate-Palmolive, where she led sales, marketing, and transformation projects.
She believes that successful digitalization is not only a technological challenge, but above all a leadership and human one. That is why, when implementing change, she places particular emphasis on a clear vision, competency development, and—most importantly—the active involvement of people.

Ivan Krajačić

FORTINET

Lecture:
From Visibility to Protection: A Modern Approach to Data Security with Fortinet Solutions

Ivan Krajačić
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
15:00 - 15:30
About Lecture
 

Ivan is a Systems Engineer for the Adriatic region at Fortinet. He has more than 20 years of experience in various computer technologies and has worked on projects involving the design, implementation, and support of a wide range of Fortinet and other networking and security products.

izr. prof. dr. Miha Dvojmoč

FAKULTETA ZA VARNOSTNE VEDE UNIVERZE V MARIBORU

Lecture:
When Artificial Intelligence Meets GDPR: Who Is Accountable When Data Slips Out of Control?

izr. prof. dr. Miha Dvojmoč
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:30 - 12:00
About Lecture
 

Associate Professor Dr. Miha Dvojmoč is an expert with many years of experience in law and security, gained in both the public and private sectors. His expertise spans a wide range of security disciplines, with a strong focus on addressing complex security challenges.
He serves as an Associate Professor in the field of Security Studies at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, University of Maribor, where he is a full-time faculty member. He is also an external lecturer at the New University Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Government and European Studies.
His research focuses primarily on security management, with particular emphasis on integrated corporate security, corporate intelligence, private security, detective services, and non-state public supervisory institutions, such as municipal wardens and the field of misdemeanour law.
Dr. Dvojmoč has an extensive publication record, including original scientific papers, review articles, professional publications, and contributions to numerous national and international scientific and professional conferences. He is also the author of numerous security plans, expert studies, and security assessments, and has prepared or co-authored a number of expert opinions, demonstrating the strong connection between his academic research and practical professional work.
He also serves as a peer reviewer for one of the leading academic journals in the field of security studies published by the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security at the University of Maribor.
In addition to his academic career, Dr. Dvojmoč is a certified security manager and a licensed private detective. He is also an experienced Data Protection Officer (DPO), providing data protection services to more than 100 organisations. His professional expertise further includes information security, corporate governance and directors' liability, IT security, private security, detective services, and the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.

James Bore

BORES GROUP LTD.

Lecture:
Security Fault Lines

James Bore
Friday, 04.09.2026
10:00 - 10:30
About Lecture
 

James Bore is a Chartered Security Professional and independent consultant specialising in systems-level security, governance, and cyber-physical resilience. He works with organisations across critical infrastructure, enterprise technology, and regulated sectors to address complex security challenges that sit at the intersection of people, technology, and process.

Jan Kovič

NIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Autonomous Security Patch Management

Jan Kovič
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

Jan is a Linux Systems Engineer with nearly 10 years of experience in IT and an active background in DevOps. He currently focuses on the development and implementation of automation solutions. In his work, he goes beyond the technical aspects, placing strong emphasis on cross-functional collaboration. He believes that the best solutions are achieved by combining the knowledge, expertise, and experience of diverse teams. Jan holds a Master's degree from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana. Outside of work, he enjoys motorsports and reading, and has maintained a strong passion for sports and discipline throughout his life, having practiced judo competitively for 15 years.

Janko Zorman

CIO, DELAVSKA HRANILNICA D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Janko Zorman
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Jelena Virant Burnik

INFORMACIJSKI POOBLAŠČENEC REPUBLIKE SLOVENIJE

Lecture:
When are personal data truly anonymous and safe to use without concern?

Jelena Virant Burnik
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:00 - 09:30
About Lecture
 

Dr. Jelena Virant Burnik has served as the Information Commissioner of the Republic of Slovenia since 18 July 2024, when she began her five-year term of office.
She joined the Information Commissioner’s Office in 2008. From 2018 until her appointment as Information Commissioner, she headed the Office's work on the supervision of cross-border personal data processing and represented the authority in the activities of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). Prior to that, she also served as a State Inspector for Personal Data Protection.
Her professional expertise focuses primarily on personal data protection in modern information and communication services, artificial intelligence, digitalisation processes, cross-border cooperation between supervisory authorities, international data transfers, certification mechanisms, and public awareness initiatives related to data protection.
Throughout her career, she has represented the Slovenian Information Commissioner in numerous international bodies, working groups, and projects, including the Article 29 Working Party and the Council of Europe.
Dr. Virant Burnik holds a Master's degree in the Regulation of Communications from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom. She earned her PhD from the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, with a dissertation examining the regulation of behavioural advertising from the perspective of the right to privacy and personal data protection.

Jure Gorjup

CIO, ADRIA MOBIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

Jure Gorjup
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Klemen Kraigher Mišič

GDPR PLANET

Lecture:
The AI Stack Under Scrutiny: Security Gaps That Article 32 of the GDPR Does Not Forgive

Klemen Kraigher Mišič
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:30
About Lecture
 

Klemen Kraigher Mišič is a lawyer who builds AI systems. For nearly a decade, he served as a State Supervisor for Personal Data Protection at the Slovenian Information Commissioner, where he handled some of the most complex inspection and misdemeanour proceedings. He is a co-author of the Commentary on the GDPR, holds the CDPSE certification (exp.), and is a certified ISO/IEC 27001 internal auditor. He also holds an Executive MBA from the School of Economics and Business at the University of Ljubljana.
Today, he advises major data controllers on the implementation of artificial intelligence while also developing production-ready AI systems and fine-tuning models himself. This gives him a practical understanding of what is happening under the hood of the systems he evaluates.

Klemen Pleško

CIO, GEN-I D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Klemen Pleško
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Ksenija Montani

Pomočnica direktorja za področje informatike in sodobnih tehnologij, JAVNI ZAVOD LEKARNA LJUBLJANA

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Ksenija Montani
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Léna Jakubowicz

HARFANGLAB

Lecture:
Workspace Is the New Perimeter—From EDR to WDR: continuity under cyber and geopolitical pressure

Léna Jakubowicz
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Léna has been the Pre-Sales Director at HarfangLab since early 2025, after previously working as a pre-sales engineer. On a daily basis, Léna leads a team of five pre-sales engineers across Europe, who help demonstrate the added value of HarfangLab’s various solutions to technical contacts. 
Before joining HarfangLab, Léna was a cybersecurity consultant at OnePoint, where she worked on projects related to information security governance, risk analysis, and training executive committees in cyber crisis management. 
Passionate about cybersecurity tools and tactics, it was only natural that she would then seek to join a solutions provider as a pre-sales engineer. Among her various responsibilities, Léna develops the technical expertise of HarfangLab’s partner ecosystem, with the goal of providing partners with the tools and knowledge needed to effectively implement cybersecurity solutions.
With a degree in management and a master’s degree in Security Studies from University College London (UCL), specializing in the study of conflicts, terrorism, and threats to national security, Léna has a diverse and unconventional background that allows her to combine strategy, technical expertise, and interpersonal skills in a constantly evolving sector.

Luka Močnik

ELEKTRO GORENJSKA D.D. / ACINEL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Cybersecurity of a Digitalized Power Grid: Monitoring and Control of the Process Environment in a Distribution Substation

Luka Močnik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:15
About Lecture
 

Luka Močnik began his professional career at IskraTel in Kranj, where he initially worked on the development and testing of basic and project-specific equipment for Siemens EWSD telephone exchanges. Later, with the introduction of TCP/IP technologies, he took on the role of network administrator for IP telephony systems. During this period, he obtained the Cisco CCNA certification. He continued his career in the field of industrial automation at Elektro Gorenjska, where he worked with control systems at the SCADA level and systems based on the IEC 61850 protocol. In 2023, he earned the IEC 61850 CPD professional certification in the UK. Driven by a desire to explore new technologies, he regularly collaborates with manufacturers of industrial equipment. Over the past decade, he has been focused on researching and implementing cybersecurity systems in OT environments. He regularly presents his findings and work at professional conferences both domestically and abroad.

María Jesús Casado

MARLINK CYBER

Lecture:
Ransomware Incident Case Study. When the Perimeter Becomes the Door

María Jesús Casado
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:30 - 12:00
About Lecture
 

MJ Casado is Head of Threat Intelligence at Marlink Cyber, leading the team that turns real-world data into actionable intelligence for clients across the maritime and energy sector. With over 11 years in cybersecurity, MJ specialises in cyber threat intelligence and incident response, with a particular focus on threats, adversary profiling and the operational realities of defending maritime and distributed networks. She translates technical findings into decisions that boards and operators can act on. MJ is a regular contributor to sector threat-sharing initiatives, and has presented at multiple cybersecurity conferences.

Marjan Antončič

SLOVENSKO ZDRUŽENJE ZA E-IDENTIFIKACIJO IN E-STORITVE ZAUPANJA

Lecture:
December 2026: Two Deadlines, One Common Story

Marjan Antončič
Friday, 04.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Marjan Antončič is President of the Slovenian Association for Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services, as well as an authorised representative and consultant in the fields of electronic business and information security at Ainigma d.o.o. and OSI d.o.o.
Before embarking on his entrepreneurial career, he worked in information technology and telecommunications at the Ministry of the Interior, where he successfully managed and implemented numerous projects in the fields of information security, such as the establishment and management of the Data Protection Centre; the development of solutions and services for the Ministry’s information system, including the Slovenian identity card project from 1994 to 1998; and ensuring the compliance of the Ministry of the Interior’s and the Police’s information systems with Slovenian and European legal requirements, including the coordination of Slovenia’s evaluation process for integration into the Schengen Information System.
He has contributed to the preparation and implementation of numerous laws and other regulations governing the protection of personal and classified data, information security, electronic business, and the management and long-term preservation of materials in digital form.
In recent years, he has focused primarily on advising public- and private-sector electronic service providers on the digital transformation of their operations, the implementation of electronic identification solutions and trust services, solutions for the long-term preservation of digital materials, and the establishment of information security management systems.

Marko Doltar

T-2 D.O.O.

Lecture:
IMS – Incident Management System as a Foundation of Modern Security Process Management: From NIS2 Challenges to Optimized Incident Response

Marko Doltar
Thursday, 03.09.2026
14:45 - 15:15
About Lecture
 

Marko Doltar is the Head of the Network Operations Center (NOC) at T-2, where he also leads the establishment and development of the company's Security Operations Center (SOC). He began his career at T-2 during its early stages and, over the years, has grown into a leader with deep expertise in cybersecurity, operational excellence, and the management of critical infrastructure.
His work encompasses the analysis of security vulnerabilities in web services, mobile devices, and IoT solutions, the development of ethical security tools, and the administration of core data centers through which T-2 delivers hosting services. He is actively involved in the company’s ISO certification processes and in ensuring compliance with the latest regulatory requirements, including the NIS2 Directive, which mandates a comprehensive approach to information systems management and resilience.
Doltar holds several internationally recognized certifications, including CCNA, CCNP ROUTE, Cisco CyberOps Associate, and ITIL v4. As the project coordinator, he leads the European project INTERCEPT (IncideNt ThrEat shaRing CybErsecurity PlaTform), funded under the Digital Europe Programme. The project brings together five partners from Slovenia and Croatia and aims to establish an advanced centralized cross-border Threat Sharing Platform (TSP). Its objective is to enhance the detection, response, and prevention of cyber threats while strengthening the capabilities of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) across the region.

Marko Kašić

A1 SLOVENIJA D.D.

Lecture:
Cybersecurity MADE IN EUROPE: How the Axence nVision Unified Platform Enhances IT Visibility, Security, and Operational Efficiency

Marko Kašić
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:45 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Marko Kašić is a Senior ICT Engineer at A1 Slovenia. Throughout his career at the company, he has gained extensive experience in consulting, implementing, and supporting cybersecurity solutions for business customers. His areas of expertise include endpoint and server protection, as well as network security, with a particular focus on deploying solutions that leverage machine learning to address today's most pressing cybersecurity challenges.

Marko Ostanek

INGRAM MICRO LJUBLJANA / CHECK POINT

Lecture:
Forget Penetration Testing: Agentic CTEM Works 24/7

Marko Ostanek
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
14:30 - 15:00
About Lecture
 

Marko is a cybersecurity expert with more than 20 years of experience and currently works at Check Point. He specializes in data center security, segmentation, Zero Trust architecture, and the protection of virtualized, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. He is a certified Information Security Manager (ISM) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 27001 standard.
In his free time, he explores penetration testing techniques, machine learning, and the use of local LLMs to automate security tasks.

Martin Velušček

CIO, ZZZS

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Martin Velušček
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Matej Bregar

CIO, BTC D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Matej Bregar
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Matej Rak

CIO, ZAVAROVALNICA SAVA D.D.

Lecture:

Matej Rak

Matej Ravnikar

SI SPLET D.O.O.

Lecture:
A Look Through ESET Research: The Shock of Artificial Intelligence’s Impact and How to Adapt to It

Matej Ravnikar
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Matej Ravnikar is a Systems Engineer Specialist at ESET Slovenia, where he is involved in the design, implementation, and support of advanced cybersecurity solutions. In his work, he collaborates with companies of various sizes in deploying security solutions and provides consulting in the areas of information systems protection, threat detection, and incident response. With practical experience and in-depth technical knowledge, he regularly presents current cyber threats, innovations, and best practices at professional events and training sessions.

Matevž Kuhelj

SMARTIS D.O.O.

Lecture:
Your Biggest Security Vulnerability Isn't a Hacker. It's Too Many Security Tools.

Matevž Kuhelj
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:15 - 12:45
About Lecture
 

Matevž Kuhelj is a cybersecurity specialist and a member of the security team at Smartis, where he actively contributes to strengthening the security of modern IT environments through his expertise. He began his career in networking technologies, giving him a comprehensive understanding of security challenges across complex IT and OT environments. His primary focus is the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced Network Detection and Response (NDR) and Anomaly Detection System (ADS) solutions, helping organizations detect and respond to cyber threats at an early stage. He continuously expands his knowledge and expertise, supported by internationally recognized professional certifications, enabling him to provide clients with a high level of trust, technical excellence, and professional support.

Matevž Mesojednik

NIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Battle of the Machines: Why Automated Response Is the Only Defense Against Modern Cyber Threats

Matevž Mesojednik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 

Matevž Mesojednik, MSc, is one of Slovenia’s leading information security experts. He has more than a decade of experience in designing, assessing, and orchestrating modern IT security solutions for large organizations, coordinating complex projects, and leading specialized teams.
Matevž heads the Security Operations Center (SOC) at NIL, where he is responsible for its strategic development and the continuous delivery of managed SOC services, including security analytics, threat triage, and incident response across organizational IT environments.

Matevž Mulej

TELEKOM SLOVENIJE D.D.

Lecture:
From the Unknown to the Controlled: Managing OT Risks in Practice with Nozomi Networks

Matevž Mulej
Thursday, 03.09.2026
08:30 - 09:00
About Lecture
 

Matevž Mulej has more than 20 years of experience in information technology. He began his career as a system administrator in various IT environments and has spent the past seven years focusing intensively on information security. During this time, he has earned several professional certifications and expanded his expertise in ethical security testing of information systems. At Telekom Slovenije, he works as a specialist for ADS and NDR solutions, contributing to security assessments and analyses of both IT and OT environments. His areas of expertise include advanced threat detection, improving network visibility, and strengthening the cyber resilience of organizations.

Matevž Mutec

CIO, RUNE ENIA D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

Matevž Mutec
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Matevž Mutec is an experienced professional in information systems management, IT management, and auditing. With an in-depth understanding of business environments, he serves as a key bridge in implementing strategies and translating them into effective IT solutions. Drawing on a comprehensive understanding of both business and technological processes, he focuses on risk management, compliance, and operational optimisation. His extensive experience enables him to effectively align strategic technology management with the requirements for security, reliability, and comprehensive oversight of organisational information systems.

Matic Šebjan Ogrizek

ACTUAL I.T. D.D.

Lecture:
The Future Is Here: The Borderless SOC

Matic Šebjan Ogrizek
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
13:00 - 13:30
About Lecture
 

Matic Šebjan Ogrizek is a cybersecurity professional working as a SOC Analyst at ACTUAL I.T., where he focuses on detecting and responding to security incidents and managing modern cyber threats. He graduated in Cybersecurity from the Academia College of Short-Cycle Higher Education in Maribor, where he gained in-depth knowledge of information systems and infrastructure protection. His work includes monitoring security events, analysing risks, and contributing to the implementation of security solutions, thereby helping ensure a secure digital environment for the company’s clients.

Matija Mandarić

TRENDAI

Lecture:
Everyone claims AI for security, but what about security for AI? A sober view on reducing the risk on a hyped new attack surface.

Matija Mandarić
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:15 - 12:45
About Lecture
 

From a security engineer to presales and consulting, enterprise security architecture and education. Matija has been in security for 15 years now, in various roles and various organisations with various responsibilities, from a user through an integrator to a vendor. He likes to joke that it made him ''jack of all trades but master of none'' (although the continuation of that saying is very indicative). But hey, as an SF author Robert Heinlen once wrote, ''specialization is for insects''.

Matjaž Zagorc

MIKROGRAFIJA D.O.O.

Lecture:
Shadow IT was yesterday's challenge. Welcome to the era of Shadow AI.

Matjaž Zagorc
Thursday, 03.09.2026
14:45 - 15:15
About Lecture
 

Matjaž Zagorc is the CTO at Mikrografija, with more than 20 years of experience in software development and enterprise information systems architecture. He leads the development and research of solutions for document management, electronic signature, business process automation, and the integration of artificial intelligence into business applications. His work includes designing scalable architectures, developing complex business systems, and implementing advanced technologies such as LLMs, RAG, and intelligent document processing. As a speaker at professional conferences, he shares practical experience in developing modern information systems and applying artificial intelligence in business environments.

Mia Škodič

FUNDACIJA SICEH

Lecture:
Perhaps we’re not afraid of what we should be

Mia Škodič
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:30 - 13:00
About Lecture
 

Her career path has not exactly followed the textbook route – from journalism, she moved into logistics and eventually found her way into the world of cybersecurity. After studying journalism, media and communications, her professional journey took her into logistics, while her curiosity and interest in technology gradually led her to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
She is particularly interested in what lies just beneath the surface—how technology works, how it affects our everyday lives, and above all, how much it can reveal about us before we even realize it ourselves. She enjoys exploring new cybersecurity topics, tools and questions that often begin with an innocent: “What if…?”

Michael Wendrowski

RUBLON SP. Z.O.O.

Lecture:
Passkeys for Legacy Web Apps: Phishing-Resistant Logins Without Code Change

Michael Wendrowski
Thursday, 03.09.2026
16:15 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Michael Wendrowski is the CEO of Rublon, the company behind Rublon MFA, a multi-factor authentication solution for enterprises and public sector organizations. With extensive leadership experience building and scaling globally oriented businesses across enterprise software, information security, and IT services, he brings a broad perspective on international go-to-market and growth in the IT industry. Brief magazine has recognized him as one of Poland’s most creative entrepreneurs. Michael is a two-time TEDx speaker and has served as a mentor at Startup Weekends.

Miha Kovač

Executive Director Data Services, DORMEO D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

Miha Kovač
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Miha Legat

CISO, HALCOM D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Miha Legat
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Miha Petrač

ADD D.O.O.

Lecture:
From Visibility to Protection: A Modern Approach to Data Security with Fortinet Solutions

Miha Petrač
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
15:00 - 15:30
About Lecture
 

Miha Petrač is Head of Network and Security Solutions at ADD, where he has been responsible for the introduction and development of new products in this field since 2014. He has extensive experience with the HPE Networking portfolio, having previously worked as an HP Networking Solutions Architect. He has also played a key role in developing ADD’s Fortinet team and product portfolio, helping the company become one of Fortinet’s leading partners in Slovenia and the wider region.

Miloš Skalušević

CLICO SEE D.O.O.

Lecture:
Identity Under Attack: Detecting and Stopping Credential-Based Threats in Real Time

Miloš Skalušević
Thursday, 03.09.2026
14:45 - 15:15
About Lecture
 

Miloš Skalušević is a Senior Security Engineer at Clico SEE, with experience in endpoint, identity, and network security, threat intelligence technologies, and the protection of modern IT environments.
In his work, he combines an offensive mindset with a defensive approach, exploring how attackers bypass security controls and how organisations can improve their threat detection and response capabilities. He is particularly interested in the practical testing of security solutions, attack simulations in controlled environments, and the purple teaming approach.
Through laboratory research, demonstrations, and work with customers, he analyses how effective security controls truly are in real-world scenarios. His presentations often include practical examples of modern attacks, including identity abuse, compromised credentials, lateral movement, and detection evasion.
He regularly participates in professional conferences, workshops, and panel discussions, where he presents complex security topics in a practical, clear, and applicable way for SOC teams, security engineers, and decision-makers.

Mirco Rohr, Director, Solutions Consulting EMEA, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions (C&I)

MASTERCARD V SODELOVANJU S PODJETJEM GO-LIX D.O.O.

Lecture:
How Organizations Implement Operational Cyber Risk Management in Compliance with NIS2

Mirco Rohr, Director, Solutions Consulting EMEA, Cyber and Intelligence Solutions (C&I)
Thursday, 03.09.2026
16:15 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Mirco Rohr is Director Solutions Consulting Europe at RiskRecon, a Mastercard company. Prior to this, he worked at LogRhythm as a Senior Enterprise Sales Engineer.
He continued his career as a mobile security and cyber threat prevention specialist at Check Point. Before that, he worked at PwC as a Lead Manager in Forensic Technology Services focused on combating cybercrime. He also served as a CISO / Director of Information Security at an American Express subsidiary.
Between 2008 and 2011, he worked at Kaspersky as a global Security & Technology Evangelist, promoting the company’s technologies, monitoring developments and changes in the market, and acting as an internal advisor in identifying new business opportunities.
Prior to that, he had already been a valued member of the Kaspersky Lab team, where he served as a Technical Lead from 2004 to 2006, and from 2006 to 2008 as a Consulting Manager at InfoWatch, a Kaspersky subsidiary. In this role, he was primarily responsible for Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Leakage Prevention (ILP), as well as information and data security.
After studying law, he pursued additional education in information technology with a focus on systems integration. He began his professional career as a Technical Consultant at Asapcom, where he worked until 2004.

Miroslav Matijević

PETROL D.D., LJUBLJANA

Lecture:
Identity – The Foundation of the First and Last Line of Defense

Miroslav Matijević
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:30
About Lecture
 

Miroslav Matijević is the Head of IT Security and Authorization Management at Petrol d.d., Ljubljana. Together with his expert team, he is responsible for protecting the information systems of Slovenia's largest energy company against cyber threats. His responsibilities include continuous security monitoring, identity and access management, and ensuring the secure operation of the company's information systems.
In addition, he actively works on optimizing and implementing advanced cybersecurity mechanisms to prevent cyberattacks. Miroslav is a strong advocate of continuous cybersecurity awareness, believing that users can be either the weakest or the strongest link in an organization's security chain.

Mitja Glavnik

CIO, LITOSTROJ POWER D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

Mitja Glavnik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Mitja Masten

CIO, TRIGLAV RE D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

Mitja Masten
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Nejc Urbajs

ŠPICA INTERNATIONAL D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Evolution of Security: From Keys to Cards to Mobile Phones

Nejc Urbajs
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:15 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Nejc Urbajs is an engineer and Head of Hardware Development at SPICA, with many years of experience in the development of embedded systems, hardware, and software. His work focuses on designing devices and ensuring their reliability and security. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the University of Ljubljana.

Nikola Petrović

ISONAPSE

Lecture:
The Singularity Will Not Arrive. You Will Deploy It.

Nikola Petrović
Thursday, 03.09.2026
14:45 - 15:15
About Lecture
 

Nikola Petrovic is a 3x founder, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder and CEO of Isonapse, a Swiss-based technology company building a trust layer for AI agents.
With more than 20 years of professional experience across global corporations, compliance, governance, program management, and business strategy, he has spent the past six years working closely with artificial intelligence and exploring its impact on companies, decision-making, and the future of work.
Over the past decade, he has worked in fast-paced environments and contributed to the delivery of more than 240 projects. He also mentors and advises entrepreneurs, helping founders improve execution, structure, accountability, and decision-making.

Nina Cerar

SRC D.O.O.

Lecture:
SRC.SECURE: From SOC to AI Agents – The Next Generation of Cyber Defense

Nina Cerar
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:15 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Nina Cerar holds a Master’s degree in Business Informatics and is a systems engineer in the cybersecurity team at SRC, where she contributes to the development and delivery of SRC.SECURE services. In her work, she focuses on cyber threat detection and analysis, security monitoring of IT environments, and the use of advanced security technologies such as SIEM, XDR, and the integration of artificial intelligence into modern security solutions. She holds the CompTIA Security+ certification.

Pavel Škerlj

CIO, HOLDING SLOVENSKE ELEKTRARNE D.O.O.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Pavel Škerlj
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Peter Hutinski

ACTUAL I.T. D.D.

Lecture:
The Future Is Here: The Borderless SOC

Peter Hutinski
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
13:00 - 13:30
About Lecture
 

Peter Hutinski is an information security and systems integration expert with extensive experience in cybersecurity. He began his career in the manufacturing industry, where he quickly advanced from technician to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), successfully implementing key security standards and strengthening the organization's cybersecurity posture. For the past four years, Peter has been a member of the systems and security teams at ACTUAL I.T. Initially focused on cloud solutions, he later became actively involved in the company's Security Operations Center (SOC) and now serves as the Head of the Security Operations Center. In recent years, Peter has been actively sharing his expertise on the Stellar Cyber platform and other cybersecurity solutions, helping organizations strengthen their security strategies and improve their overall cyber resilience.

Peter Kosem

KYBM D.O.O.

Lecture:
Kyborg: An Agentic Framework for SOC Security Analysts

Peter Kosem
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 

Peter Kosem holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics and is currently completing his Master's degree in Data Science. His passion for artificial intelligence, combined with a strong background in cybersecurity, forms the foundation of his work within the KYBM development team. He plays a key role in developing advanced AI-driven security solutions that help organizations strengthen their cyber resilience.

Peter Lončarević

INGRAM MICRO LJUBLJANA / DELL TECHNOLOGIES D.O.O.

Lecture:
Cyber Recovery by Design: PowerStore, DataDomain and AirGap

Peter Lončarević
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
15:30 - 16:00
About Lecture
 

Peter Lončarević is an experienced technology consultant at Dell Technologies, where he is responsible for designing and developing modern IT architectures and technical solutions that help organisations modernise and transform their IT environments. He has more than 20 years of experience gained in a variety of technical roles, ranging from systems engineer, technical support specialist, consultant and lecturer to technical advisor and technical pre-sales expert. He developed his expertise while working at three multinational companies—Asseco, IBM and Dell Technologies—and has participated in numerous technology projects across Southeast Europe.

Primož Golob

COMMVAULT

Lecture:
The Intelligent Enterprise Shield: Commvault's AI-Powered Rapid Recovery

Primož Golob
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:15
About Lecture
 

Primož Golob is an experienced technology consultant with a long-standing career in the IT industry. He began his professional journey at leading system integrators in Slovenia before continuing his career at EMC, Dell Technologies, and Ingram Micro, where he further expanded his technical expertise and industry experience. Since this year, he has been working at Commvault as a Technical Sales Consultant. In this role, he actively supports customers and partners across the Adriatic region and contributes to the successful delivery of some of the most complex data protection and cyber resilience projects.

Primož Marinšek

BANKA SLOVENIJE

Lecture:
Artificial Intelligence and Digital Sovereignty – The Bank of Slovenia’s Experience

Primož Marinšek
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:30 - 10:00
About Lecture
 

Primož Marinšek has more than 20 years of experience in banking, information technology, information security, internal auditing, and risk management. At the Bank of Slovenia, he heads the Risk Management Department. Previously, he led the Internal Audit Department for several years and also spent two years working at the European Central Bank. He is a member of the Boards of Directors of the Institute of Internal Auditors Slovenia (IIA Slovenia) and ISACA Slovenia.

Radoslaw Rafinski

INGRAM MICRO LJUBLJANA / DELINEA

Lecture:
AI Adoption and Security: How Delinea Shields Customers from Emerging AI Threats

Radoslaw Rafinski
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
14:00 - 14:30
About Lecture
 

„Radoslaw (Radek) Rafinski is an experienced IT channel leader and cybersecurity expert with a deep focus on the Baltic, Central European, and Central Asian markets. He specializes in driving regional growth for Delinea, where he leverages his extensive background in Privileged Access Management and identity security to support complex enterprise environments. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, Radek is recognized for helping organizations navigate modern regulatory landscapes like NIS2 or DORA. He combines technical insight with strategic partnership development to deliver robust security frameworks that protect critical infrastructure against evolving geopolitical and cyber threats. 

 

red. prof. dr. Borut Jereb

FAKULTETA ZA LOGISTIKO UNIVERZE V MARIBORU

Lecture:
The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Logistics Processes

red. prof. dr. Borut Jereb
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:30 - 10:00
About Lecture
 

Borut Jereb is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor. In 1991, he successfully defended his PhD in Computer Science at the University of Ljubljana. From 1991 to 1992, he served as a Visiting Professor at Oregon State University, where he conducted research and taught.
After returning to Slovenia, he spent nearly two decades gaining extensive practical experience in business process optimization as both a consultant and a manager in the private and public sectors. In recent years, his work has focused on business digitalization, risk management, information security, and sustainable logistics.

Riccardo Acciai

GARANTE PER LA PROTEZIONE DEI DATI PERSONALI

Lecture:
GDPR and the "Brussels effect." the most significant cases handled by the Italian data protection authority

Riccardo Acciai
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:30 - 10:00
About Lecture
 

Coming from the Italian prefectural career, he has been in service at the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali) since June 1997, where over the years he has held the role of Director of various legal departments.
He currently heads the Service for International and European Union Matters. In this capacity, he represents, upon delegation from the President, the Italian Authority within the EDPB and in various international forums.
He was seconded to Brussels as a national expert at the Data Protection Unit of the European Commission.
From 2005 to 2011 he was first General Director and then General Secretary of a national public body.
He is a speaker at numerous conferences and seminars, as well as author and editor of various publications on public law and personal data protection matters. He has held lectures in various Italian universities.
Since 2017 he has been Director of the Centro Studi Privacy e Nuove Tecnologie (Center for Studies on Privacy and New Technologies).

Rok Šketa

CIO, KDD D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Rok Šketa
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Roman Frelih

CIO, PRVA OSEBNA ZAVAROVALNICA D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 2: CIO Under Pressure: How to Lead IT in Times of Constant Change

Roman Frelih
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:45 - 16:45
About Lecture
 

Samo Turel

župan, MESTNA OBČINA NOVA GORICA

Lecture:
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

Samo Turel
Thursday, 03.09.2026
07:55 - 08:30
About Lecture
 

Born on Youth Day in 1975, he attended primary school in Renče. After completing secondary school in Nova Gorica, now known as Gimnazija Nova Gorica, he continued his studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Ljubljana. He graduated in 2000 and began working at the Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Northern Primorska in Nova Gorica.
Later that same year, he was given the opportunity to complete the mandatory traineeship required for the State Legal Examination. He therefore joined the Higher Court in Koper for a period of two years, completing his traineeship at courts within the Nova Gorica judicial district. After passing the State Legal Examination in March 2003, he continued his career in the judiciary. For the first seven years, he served as Court Secretary, and following the judicial reform of 2010, he became Court Director. In this role, together with an excellent team, he managed a staff of 160 employees across five locations in Nova Gorica, Ajdovščina, Idrija and Tolmin.
From 2009 onwards, he also served as a court mediator in civil and commercial disputes. In 2006, he headed the working group “Preparation and Implementation of Court Budgets and Accounting” within the Matra Flex project at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Slovenia. From October 2017 to December 2022, he was a member of the Supreme Court’s “Green Printing” project team, whose objective was to modernise the available multifunctional devices, particularly by reducing their carbon footprint and consumption of supplies.
From March 2018, he was a member of the “Court Staff” project subgroup within the Supreme Court’s “Improving the Quality of the Judiciary” project. Its strategic objective was to enhance the competences and develop the knowledge of all employees working in Slovenian courts. Between 2017 and 2022, he was also a member of the Government of the Republic of Slovenia’s Employment Appeals Commission.
Throughout his professional career, he has sought to extend his work to the international level. As Court Director, he was a member of the European Judicial Network in Civil and Commercial Matters at the European Commission, which contributes to the preparation of European Commission directives and regulations aimed at facilitating and accelerating civil and commercial proceedings with a cross-border element within the European Union.
As a legal expert, he represented the court within the CEPEJ network, the European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice at the Council of Europe. Through analyses, guidelines and recommendations, CEPEJ seeks to improve the efficiency of judicial systems in the Council of Europe’s member states.
Since his student years, he has taken great satisfaction in contributing to the social and community life of the places where he lives. During his studies, he served as President of the Vinko Vodopivec Academic Choir in Ljubljana, President of the Goriška Students’ Club in Nova Gorica and President of the Nova Gorica Swimming Club.
He continued his community involvement as a member of the parents’ councils at the Nova Gorica Music School and Frana Erjavca Primary School in Nova Gorica, where he also served as President of the School Council, until his election as mayor.
He and his life partner are the parents of two school-age children, and his family is his greatest source of pride. He is open by nature, enjoys working with people and sees new challenges as a source of motivation. He firmly believes that open and active dialogue among all stakeholders should be the guiding principle of every local community. An optimist by character, he is committed to completing every task he undertakes.

Sandi Birsa

CIO, HIT D.D. NOVA GORICA

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Sandi Birsa
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Sebastian Novak

GENLAN D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Cloud Is a Lease Agreement. Have You Read the Fine Print?

Sebastian Novak
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
14:00 - 14:30
About Lecture
 

Sebastian is a Senior Specialist at GenLan d.o.o., where he is responsible for Identity and Access Management (IAM) and the maintenance of server infrastructure services. His passion for information technology began at an early age and has evolved into a professional career spanning more than five years. In his role, he specializes in identity and access management technologies as well as enterprise infrastructure solutions, with extensive experience working with OpenText/Novell technologies, including IAM, OES, and ZENworks. Drawing on his hands-on expertise in complex IT environments, he helps ensure the reliable, secure, and uninterrupted operation of critical services for customers across both the public and private sectors.

Silvo Lipovšek

INGRAM MICRO LJUBLJANA / CISCO

Lecture:
Security at the Core: How Cisco Hypershield Is Transforming Cyber Defense

Wednesday, 02.09.2026
15:00 - 15:30
About Lecture
 

Stanko Gjuran

SOFTNET D.O.O.

Lecture:
24/7 Mobile Device Backup: Protecting Data, Identity, and Business Continuity

Stanko Gjuran
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 

Stanko Gjuran holds a degree in Economics and has extensive expertise in information technology, which has enabled him to successfully lead the Sales Department at SoftNET for more than ten years. With over 24 years of experience in global IT solutions, he has worked on projects spanning the globe, advising multinational corporations on internet connectivity solutions across Slovenia, the Balkans, Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Suzana Pavlin

vodja prodaje, HIT D.D.

Lecture:
INTRODUCTORY SPEECH

Thursday, 03.09.2026
07:55 - 08:30
About Lecture
 

Tamás Bőhm

NEREUSLAB

Lecture:
The Breathtaking Reality of Medical Device Security: why compliance won't save the patient

Tamás Bőhm
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:30 - 12:00
About Lecture
 

Tamás Bőhm is a Security Architect at B.Braun, specializing in securing life-critical hemodialysis machines. He brings nearly a decade of cybersecurity experience to the stage, with over seven years focused heavily on offensive security. Balancing the mindsets of both a builder and a breaker, Tamás also serves as the CEO of Nereus IT Solutions, delivering specialized offensive security services to a global client base. He is also a professional trainer, dedicated to supporting the next generation of cybersecurity talent.

Tilen Pegan

KONTRON SI D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Intuitive Firewall: From Conversation to Implementation with AI

Tilen Pegan
Thursday, 03.09.2026
15:15 - 15:45
About Lecture
 

Tilen Pegan is an experienced infrastructure and network security engineer with a strong background in network security and cloud architectures. He is driven by finding practical, reliable, and elegant solutions for complex environments where security and stability are paramount. While experienced across a broad range of networking and security technologies, his primary focus is on Check Point security solutions, where he combines analytical thinking, technical precision, and a strong commitment to continuously improving security architectures. He takes a systematic approach to his work and believes that knowledge is most valuable when it can be clearly and effectively shared with others.

Tine Eržen

BMW SLOVENIA D.O.O.

Lecture:
Digitalizing the Future of Mobility: BMW Neue Klasse – The Beginning of a New Era!

Tine Eržen
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:00 - 09:30
About Lecture
 

Tine Eržen is a Product Specialist at BMW Group Slovenia, where he focuses on market analysis, competitive positioning, product portfolio optimization, and support for strategic decision-making. Previously, he led the implementation of MINI’s new direct sales model (The New Retail) in Slovenia and participated in international projects at Porsche AG, Kia Europe, Philips, and Škoda Auto. His areas of interest include data analytics, market research, digital transformation, and the strategic development of the automotive industry.

Tom Kern

NIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Battle of the Machines: Why Automated Response Is the Only Defense Against Modern Cyber Threats

Tom Kern
Thursday, 03.09.2026
11:45 - 12:15
About Lecture
 

Tom Kern is a founding member of the NIL Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, which currently protects more than 250,000 endpoints across Europe. His expertise spans technical architecture, the development of detection techniques, and the automation of security operations. Through his work, he has played a key role in advancing MDR capabilities and strengthening organizations’ ability to detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats efficiently.

Tone Stanovnik

CEO, ŠPICA INTERNATIONAL D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Evolution of Security: From Keys to Cards to Mobile Phones

 

PANEL DISCUSSION 1: The Future of Work: How to Securely Connect Time, Space, and People

 

PANEL DISCUSSION 4: From AI Pilots to Business Value: Building an AI Strategy That Delivers

 

Tone Stanovnik
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:15 - 12:30
About Lecture
 
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:30 - 13:15
About Lecture
 
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:45 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Tone Stanovnik is the Founder and CEO of Špica and its six companies operating across the Adriatic region. He began his entrepreneurial journey while still a student, working at Radio Študent and as a street vendor for the newspapers Tribuna and Mladina. After completing his studies, he co-founded Špica International together with his fellow students.
In 2009, he received the prestigious Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia (GZS) Award for Outstanding Economic and Entrepreneurial Achievements in recognition of his contributions to the development and international promotion of Slovenia's ICT sector. He is a founding member of the Slovenian Business Club (SBC) and has served on the Management Association of Slovenia's Executive Board.
Over the past two years, under his leadership, Špica has twice consecutively achieved the top position in Slovenia's Golden Thread competition for the country's best employer. Today, Tone is also responsible for driving the strategic expansion of Špica's cloud services across the broader European market.

Toni Jeršin

ANNI D.O.O.

Lecture:
Humans vs. AI: Automating Security Culture in Practice

Toni Jeršin
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:30 - 13:00
About Lecture
 

Toni Jeršin is the Director of the Cybersecurity Centre at Anni d.o.o. and an expert with more than 20 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity. Throughout his career, he has participated in the planning, implementation, and management of numerous security projects for companies and organisations of various sizes across both the private and public sectors.
His areas of expertise include strategic cybersecurity planning, risk management, compliance with NIS2 and ZInfV-1 requirements, security assessments, penetration testing, the implementation of SOC/SIEM solutions, and incident response. He actively advises company management teams on the development of security strategies and the establishment of effective cyber risk management systems.
As a speaker, he regularly participates in professional conferences, business events, and training sessions, where he presents modern cyber threats and effective approaches to improving organisational cyber resilience in a practical and accessible way.

Tony Haresign

Lecture:
Hacked Without a Click: The Human Exploits Your Firewall Can't Patch

Tony Haresign
Friday, 04.09.2026
09:00 - 09:30
About Lecture
 

Tony Haresign is a security risk analyst with operational experience protecting UK national infrastructure. He holds specialist training in behavioural psychology and applies that discipline to the human dimensions of security risk — the vulnerabilities no technical control can fully address.
He spoke at Infosek 2025, where his session was rated by attendees as one of the best of the conference. He returns with a session that builds directly on that foundation — and goes significantly further.

Tudor Damian

D3 CYBER

Lecture:
Your AI is Probably Out of Control (And You Know It)

Tudor Damian
Friday, 04.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

An IT consultant with 20+ years of industry experience, Tudor is a Certified Ethical Hacker, and a Microsoft Cloud and Datacenter Management MVP. His commitment to staying at the forefront of technology trends enables him to provide valuable guidance and support to organizations seeking to navigate the ever-changing IT landscape.
His passion for sharing knowledge and engaging with the community helped him become a regular presence at local and regional community events, providing valuable insights and guidance to IT industry professionals and enthusiasts.

Uroš Zabukovšek

CIO, VZAJEMNA ZDRAVSTVENA ZAVAROVALNICA D.D.

Lecture:
PANEL DISCUSSION 3: Cybersecurity as a Strategic Priority for Modern Organizations

Uroš Zabukovšek
Friday, 04.09.2026
11:00 - 11:45
About Lecture
 

Uroš Zorčič

SMART COM D.O.O.

Lecture:
The Attacker's Path: From the Supply Chain to Critical Systems

Uroš Zorčič
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:15 - 12:45
About Lecture
 

Uroš Zorčič leads the Strategic Development and Technical Sales functions at Smart Com. With more than 25 years of experience in the ICT industry, he has built extensive expertise in telecommunications infrastructure, mobile communications, software development, and digital services. Throughout his career, he has worked as a telecommunications network designer, managed the radio access network of a mobile operator, and led the technical development of interactive television solutions. Today, he leverages his broad technical and business expertise to drive the development of new services, innovative technology solutions, and strategic initiatives that support Smart Com’s growth and innovation.

Vittorio Bianchi

IKARUS SECURITY

Lecture:
Workspace Is the New Perimeter—From EDR to WDR: continuity under cyber and geopolitical pressure

Vittorio Bianchi
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
12:00 - 12:30
About Lecture
 

Vittorio is Senior Executive & VP Italy at IKARUS Security, where he leads international business development and strategic partnerships. 
Educated in Italy and Austria, he combines an academic background in Middle Eastern Studies, including research focused on radicalization processes and regional security dynamics, and Executive Management with extensive professional experience in leadership roles, project and product management. 
Drawing on a multidisciplinary approach and global perspective, he helps organizations navigate an increasingly complex cyber threat landscape by fostering trusted relationships, strengthening collaboration across industry and government, and creating long-term value through public-private partnerships.

Vladimir Ban

A1 SLOVENIJA D.D.

Lecture:
How Artificial Intelligence Is Once Again Transforming the Way Security Operations Centers Operate

Vladimir Ban
Thursday, 03.09.2026
09:00 - 09:30
About Lecture
 

Vladimir Ban is the Head of the Security Operations Center (SOC) at A1 Slovenia. He holds a degree in Mathematics and is certified in information security with CEH, OSCP, and OSEP certifications. As an active SOC professional and ethical hacker, Vladimir has been involved in the design, consulting, and implementation of security systems for more than 200 organizations across Slovenia. He possesses extensive hands-on expertise in the technical aspects of cybersecurity, cyberattacks, and threat detection, while also maintaining a comprehensive understanding of security strategy, defence architecture, and incident detection. In addition to his technical expertise, Vladimir is a highly regarded speaker and instructor. Over the years, he has delivered presentations at numerous conferences and industry events and has led a wide range of cybersecurity workshops for both technical professionals and non-technical users, helping organizations strengthen their security awareness and resilience.

Zlatko Marić

NIL D.O.O.

Lecture:
Too slow for the age of agents? How to turn network chaos into cyber resilience

Zlatko Marić
Thursday, 03.09.2026
12:45 - 13:15
About Lecture
 

Zlatko joined NIL in 2016, but even then he already had more than 10 years of experience in IT.
In the past, he mainly worked with network and wireless solutions. As an engineer, he participated in projects in the largest domestic organizations as well as in international projects abroad. Zlatko also frequently takes part in pre-sales activities.
At NIL, he mainly focuses on designing and implementing advanced network security solutions. His main responsibilities include consulting, designing, and implementing the latest technologies in the deployment of security solutions. Zlatko holds a degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in organizational sciences. He is also a certified Cisco instructor and holds the Cisco CCIE certification.

Žiga Humar

OUR SPACE APPLIANCES D.O.O.

Lecture:
Every Log Entry Has Two Costs

Žiga Humar
Wednesday, 02.09.2026
14:30 - 15:00
About Lecture
 

He began his professional career as a software developer and systems administrator. For more than a decade, he has been involved in implementing SIEM solutions and carrying out activities aimed at strengthening cybersecurity. He has participated in several international cyber defence exercises and holds the CISSP certification, as well as certification as a Splunk implementation consultant. He is employed by Our Space Appliances as Technical Director for Information Security. He is passionate about sharing his experience, as he believes that protection against malicious actors can only be successful when we work together and exchange information.

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