Global Cyber Conference 2024: top speakers discuss pressing cybersecurity topics


Have you already registered for the Global Cyber Conference, which will take place from November 26th to 27th, 2024, at the Dolder Grand in Zurich? Our preparations for the third edition are in full swing, and we count on your valued participation. This year, we will focus on key topics such as cloud security and AI security and their impact on business strategies. For this, we have invited renowned top speakers and put together an attractive conference program, including our new Hacker’s Escape Room for interactive experiences and exciting networking opportunities. We look forward to seeing you!

In a time of increasing cyber threats, the Global Cyber Conference provides an indispensable forum for international discussions.
Samir Aliyev, Founder & CEO of the Swiss Cyber Institute and initiator of the Global Cyber Conference, explains: “With the Global Cyber Conference, we are creating a dynamic environment where specialists and leaders from business, academia, and government institutions come together. This global network enables us to collectively address the challenges of cybersecurity.”

Discuss live with high-profile speakers at the Global Cyber Conference
Over 70 world-renowned experts from various countries will share their knowledge and insights and discuss with you. The speakers will offer deep insights into current and future cybersecurity topics. With over 60 individually designed sessions, you can choose from a variety of topics tailored perfectly to your interests and needs.

We are excited to introduce some of the top speakers: 

  • Florian Schütz, Director of the Federal Office for Cybersecurity, will speak about cybersecurity in Switzerland in 2024 and highlight how Switzerland is addressing cyber threats.
  • Georges De Moura, Group CISO at EDGE Group, will provide insights into his extensive work in IT and cybersecurity.
  • Marcel Zumbühl, Group CISO at Swiss Post, will talk about cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructures.
  • Orhan Osmani, Head of the Cybersecurity Department at ITU (Switzerland), will discuss with Samir Aliyev the topic “Cybersecurity and Developing Countries: Challenges and Opportunities.”
  • Dr. Ana Zeiter, CPO and Associate General Counsel for Privacy, Data, and AI at eBay, will offer suggestions for compliance in the age of AI.
  • Tom Schmidt, Cybersecurity Leader at EY Switzerland, will share his 20 years of experience in information security and cyber risk management.
  • Michael Schlüter, Chief Information Security Officer at SWICA, will speak about «pentesting » in cybersecurity governance.
  • René Christian Gehlen, Chief Information Security Officer of the City of Zurich, will give useful tips on handling ransomware attacks and insights into CISO governance.
  • Steve Black, Professor of Law at Texas Tech University, will shed light on ten legal issues for CISOs in 2025.

Many more interesting speakers can be seen in our program: https://globalcyberconference.com/speakers/

“We are proud and honored to once again be able to attract numerous prominent speakers from around the world for the Global Cyber Conference 2024. This demonstrates the growing awareness of cybersecurity issues and the broad recognition of the GCC since 2022 in Zurich,” says Samir Aliyev.

Further Pre-Conference Networking Events in 2024:
Based on the positive feedback from recent years, we are expanding our conference concept to include attractive networking events before the conference. Meet participants, speakers, and partners at these events, which are included in your GCC 2024 ticket:

  • September 19 – Velvet Veil Vista at Baur Au Lac, Zurich
  • October 23 – Cuvée d’Automne at Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich
  • November 26 – Exclusive Gala Dinner & Swiss CISO Awards at Aura, Zurich
  • November 27 – Sunset Closing Cocktails at The Dolder Grand, Zurich

Registration for the GCC including Pre-Conference Networking Events: Be part of the Global Cyber Conference and experience how your network grows, and you gain new knowledge that will keep your company safe and secure in the future. https://globalcyberconference.com/

Swiss Cyber Institute:
Talacker 50
8001 Zurich
+41 44 554 7041
conference@scf-5-sci-2025.hipdev.pro
https://globalcyberconference.com

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