Agenda

Program change reserved.

8:00 – 9:00

Registration

9:00 – 9:05

Conference opening

9:05 – 9:25

Opening Keynote

09:25 – 10:25

Panel discussion

AI – new standard or opulent threat?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is part of our lives, from personalized recommendations to complex decision-making processes in companies. With the growing deployment of AI solutions, questions arise about their safety, correctness and ethics. How can we ensure that AI systems are not only effective but also trustworthy?
In the panel discussion, we will focus on the challenges that are associated with the development, implementation and testing of AI technologies. We will open up the questions: Is AI safe? What are the risks associated with the use and deployment of artificial intelligence? What can we do to minimize these risks? Responsibility in cybersecurity also extends to checking that AI does not reveal too much or mislead. Can we test artificial intelligence at all? Are there limits to testing AI systems? Is it possible to fully verify the correctness of the decisions? How to properly assess the performance of AI systems compared to traditional testing methods? Many people trust AI without critical verification, can AI be relied upon? Schools are encouraging the use of artificial intelligence systems. Is this right, and will we have specialized subjects in schools?
We will also be interested in implementing AI in public and private organizations: How to effectively and safely implement AI solutions in corporate practice and culture? What are the biggest obstacles and how to overcome them?

The aim of the discussion is to bring up-to-date trends and approaches in cybersecurity related to AI and to find practical recommendations for organizations that want to integrate AI safely and responsibly into their processes.

10:25 – 10:45

Coffee Break

10:45 – 11:55

Panel discussion

Incident – the question is not if but (SINCE) when

Preparing for incidents, detecting them early and managing them effectively determines the level of damage, the reputation of the organisation and the speed of recovery. In a panel discussion, experts from the field will share their experiences of how organisations – from large companies to their outsourced suppliers – prepare for crisis situations in cyberspace.

We will discuss what the incident detection process looks like, when and how to involve external partners, how escalation works, and what place automation and threat intelligence play in the process today. We will also cover the topic of internal and external communication during an incident, the functioning of a crisis team and business recovery. We’ll close the panel with a look at how to effectively process lessons learned and ensure that mistakes become lasting lessons, not repeated failures, and a reflection on the biggest challenges for incident response in the future.

11:55 – 12:35

3 minutes presentations

Shark Tank

3-minute presentations by tech sharks showcasing their product or service. After the presentations, the audience is invited to vote for their favorite tech contender.

12:35 – 13:35

Lunch

13:35 – 14:30

Panel discussion

Is there a future for on-prem data?

Does on-prem data still have a future? Let’s talk together about the place of on-premise solutions in the era of cloud, hybrid infrastructures and increasing security risks. We’ll open up the topic of data control, the unclear ‘end’ of the cloud, where the data actually goes, as well as legislative challenges and the thin line between personal and corporate digital environments. The discussion will give space to experts who are willing and eager to share their experiences so far, their opinions and maybe even their strategy in this area for the future. Get ready for an open exchange of opinions from speakers and panelists who are not afraid to say why they (don’t) believe in the future of on-prem solutions.

14:30 – 15:25

Panel discussion

One product – twenty suppliers

The world is increasingly interconnected and complicated. No service is provided by just one company anymore, as attackers know all too well. What does third-party security mean in different sectors? How to contract suppliers to make services secure? How to keep track of who has access to our data and how they process it? We will also discuss third-party incidents, vulnerability solutions and issues with unsupported software.

15:25 – 15:45

Coffee Break

15:45 – 16:40

Panel discussion

OT Security – who was supposed to close the door?

This panel will focus on Operations Technology (OT) safety – technologies that support physical processes in industries ranging from automotive to energy. We’ll open up the topics of how we protect critical infrastructure. How do we effectively combine physical and cyber security in an OT environment to secure production, equipment and sensitive data? And who actually understands how to properly set up security measures in such complex systems? Come learn what are the current challenges and solutions in OT security!

16:40 – 17:25

Panel discussion

The first 100 days of the CISO’s reign

Congratulations, you are the new CISO. They gave you a chair, an inbox full of old sins and… good luck. Where do you start when you’re hailed as a ‘system savior’ at your first meeting, but you don’t even know the password to JIRA yet? How do you set up security when you have the budget for a whiteboard and the confidence for a trial period? In this panel discussion, we’ll explore how to get started when you don’t know the people, the processes, or what to tackle first; how to get a solid overview when no one tells you what’s actually going on; how to set a realistic strategy in an environment far removed from the corporate world; and what to do to avoid burning out by day 101. you don’t have to write a new CV and explain in the next round of interviews ‘why only three months?’

17:25 – 18:00

Panel discussion

Conference closing: Moderator battle

Those who have been debating all day are returning to the stage. Sparring partners, but this time not with questions, but with their own opinion. Against each other. In the final batle, they exchange the sharpest of panellists. Moments that rocked the room, punchlines that (didn’t) ring out loud, opinions that aren’t at will and truths that hurt but need to be heard. It will summarize everything you should take back to the company. To the team. To reality.

20:00 – 00:00

Networking Dinner and the Cybersecurity Auditor of the Year 2025 Award Ceremony

Nominate your Cybersecurity Auditor of the Year 2025!

The Cybersecurity Auditor of the Year Award was created as a tribute to professionals who not only safeguard the security of organizations but also advance the entire community — by sharing knowledge, experience, and best practices. We aim to recognize individuals who combine expertise with openness, inspire others, foster collaboration, and help raise cybersecurity awareness across Slovakia.

Nomination Rules:

1. Any individual who has obtained auditor certification in accordance with the Cybersecurity Act (ZoKB) and has been actively serving as a Cybersecurity Auditor for at least six months — either as an internal employee or an external partner of an organization operating within the Slovak Republic — may be nominated.

2. Nominations may be submitted by anyone — a colleague, client, community member, employer, or another professional.

3. Anonymous nominations are not accepted, as we aim to ensure fairness and transparency.

4. Nominácie je potrebné vyplniť prostredníctvom formulára a odoslať najneskôr do 28.10.2025.

5. The name of any member of the expert jury evaluating the nominees must not be included in the nomination.

Detailed information about the award can be found in the official Statute of the Award.

Practical trainings

9:00 – 17:00

SOLD OUT Risk management aligned with the updated methodology introduced under the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act

9:00 – 17:00

Using ISO 27001 to comply with The Cybersecurity Act

9:00 – 17:00

Cloud Security: Protecting Public Cloud Workloads

Cybersecurity Auditor of the Year 2025 Award

Composition of the Expert Jury:

Marek Zeman (General Director, Competence and Certification Center for Cybersecurity)
Ján Adamovský (CSO, SLSP)
Igor Urban (Territory Account Manager, Forcepoint)
Henrich Šnajder (CISO, ORANGE)
Michal Dorda (Chairman Qubit Audit Club / Auditor & Consultant, enigMMa)

Nominate your Cybersecurity Auditor of the Year 2025!

Nomination Rules:

2. Nominations may be submitted by anyone — a colleague, client, community member, employer, or another professional.

3. Anonymous nominations are not accepted, as we aim to ensure fairness and transparency.

Nominations must be completed via the form and submitted no later than 28.10.2025.

5. The name of any member of the expert jury evaluating the nominees must not be included in the nomination.

Detailed information about the survey can be found in the survey documentation.

Speakers and Trainers

Ing. Radoslav Stefanek

State Secretary of the Ministry of Investments, Regional Development and Informatization of the Slovak Republic and Government Plenipotentiary for Artificial Intelligence.

Marek Zeman

General Director | Competence and Certification Center for Cybersecurity | Chairman of the CISO Club | Slovakia

Jaroslav Durovka

Head of National Cyber Security Center (SK-CERT) | NBU | Slovakia

Dusan Petricko

Cyber Security Domain Lead | SLSP | Slovakia

Ladislav Snapko

Certified Cybersecurity Auditor, Certified Cybersecurity Manager | KCCKB | Slovakia

Henrich Snajder

CISO | Orange Slovensko | Slovakia

Igor Urban

Territory Account Manager | Forcepoint | Slovakia

Boris Mutina

Security analyst | Excello and Virusfree.cz | Czech Republic

Tickets

Combo Pass

Conference + training

11. – 12. november

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*Price without VAT

Conference Pass

Conference

11. november

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Training Pass

Training

12. november

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Public Pass

For representatives of government institutions, students, and university representatives, with proof of their affiliation, we offer the opportunity to participate with a discounted Conference Public Pass for €360.

If you meet the specified conditions and are interested in a discounted registration, please fill out the registration form.

Venue

Hotel Grand Jasna **** Low Tatras

Accommodation is available at the event venue, and therefore, we have prepared a special offer for conference participants. The room must be booked on the hotel’s website.

To get the discounted accommodation rate, you must use the PROMO CODE: QUBIT. The promo code is valid until 10.11.2025. A detailed guide for booking your accommodation can be found here.

*STANDARD ROOM: Single 95 € | Double 110 €

*DELUXE ROOM: Single 100 € | Double 115 €

*DELUXE WITH BALCONY: Single 105 € | Double 120 €

The above prices are in euros (EUR) per night, per room, and include buffet breakfast, VAT, access to the wellness area, and WiFi connection. During your stay, you will receive lift tickets for the resorts Jasna, Tatranska Lomnica, Strbske Pleso, and Starý Smokovec, as well as entry to the water parks Besenova or Tatralandia.

The offer does not apply on the day of arrival (check-in), and the number of tickets corresponds to the number of nights stayed. The tickets are non-transferable, and on a given day, you can use both the lift tickets and the water park entries.

Use of the lift tickets and water park entries is conditional upon registering all members of the reservation over the age of 6 in the Gopass program before the start of the stay.

If you are not yet a Gopass member, you can easily register at www.gopass.travel or at the hotel reception. Gopass cards will then be issued for all registered persons. The Gopass card is subject to a fee of €2. If you already have a Gopass card, make sure to bring it with you.

Speaking Bureau

The Speaking Bureau is annually responsible for the most important task, which is compiling the list of speakers and their topics at the highest professional and qualitative level.