Dr. Paul Maurer, addressed the audience on the human-centered approach to cybersecurity. He emphasized that cybersecurity is a “forever war,” representing one of the most significant economic and security threats…
Senator Olivier Cadic highlighted France’s substantial support to Ukraine, including providing high-performance artillery such as Caesar guns and advanced air defense systems equivalent to the Patriot. She emphasized France’s significant…
Senator. Jose Monago Terraza emphasized that modern national security extends beyond physical borders into cyberspace, where hybrid threats—cyberattacks, misinformation, infrastructure sabotage, and financial manipulation operate without declaration of war. He…
Mr. Mikel Díez Parra, Quantum Global Sales Enablement Lead at IBM, addressed the security implications of quantum computing and its impact on cryptography. He explained that while quantum computing promises…
Hon. John Strand of Denmark, a telecom and cybersecurity specialist, warned that modern societies are now fully dependent on interconnected digital infrastructure, from smart meters and connected vehicles to AI…
Mr. Alejo, addressed the growing threat of illicit finance within an increasingly globalized criminal economy. He defined the illicit economy as criminal or corrupt economic interests enabled by weak public…
Mr. Jean Dietrich, emphasized that governments can no longer ignore cryptocurrency, as years of inaction allowed misuse and regulatory gaps to grow. He distinguished between decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, fiat-backed…
Ms. Lilita Infante, addressed the growing misuse of cryptocurrencies by transnational criminal organizations, terrorist groups, and hostile states. Drawing on her experience leading major crypto investigations, including the 2022 takedown…
Dr. Oonagh McDonald addressed the development and risks of stablecoins, recalling the failed Libra initiative led by Mark Zuckerberg, which sought to improve remittances but ultimately faltered amid regulatory and…
Professor Jamil Jaffer, emphasized AI as a central driver of both global economic opportunity and national security. Drawing from his government and private sector experience, he highlighted the rapid growth…
Mr. Combiz Abdolrahimi, Vice President and Global Head of Government Affairs at ServiceNow, highlighted AI’s dual nature as a transformative tool and potential threat, framing its development as central to…
Mr. Matt Turpin stressed that the world is at the very beginning of an artificial intelligence revolution, describing AI as an immature but rapidly evolving industry whose impact will unfold…
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