Event agenda
Thursday, 11 September 2025
08:30 - 09:00
VIP registration
- Guest Services
Welcome drink as we give each VIP their ticket at Brass bar in the InterContinental lobby.
09:00 - 09:45
Luxury Coach Tour to Mdina & DiHubMT
- Transportation
Private VIP coach departs from InterContinental along the scenic Coast Road to Mdina, ending at DiHubMT.
09:45 - 10:00
Coffee Break & Welcome Drinks
- Hospitality, Welcome
Light refreshments served before the first keynote.
10:00 - 10:30
Keynote – Official Welcome: Future-Proofing Europe
- Regulation, Cybersecurity, Digital Strategy
Gavril Flores discusses how CSA and CRA regulations are shaping the future of European businesses.
10:30 - 11:00
Keynote – The Comply.Land Vision
- Innovation, Digital Sovereignty, Leadership
Daniel Thompson-Yvetot and Jürgen Kreuz present their vision for digital sovereignty and innovation in Europe.
11:00 - 11:30
Panel – Open Source and Standardisation Concerns
- Open Source, Compliance, Standardisation
Aeva Black, Tobie Langel and Daniel Thompson-Yvetot discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source adoption in regulated environments.
11:30 - 12:15
Geoff White Investigative Journalist and Author - The Lazarus Heist
- Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Investigative Journalism
Investigative journalist Geoff White shares exclusive insights into North Korea’s cyber warfare, digital fraud networks and state-sponsored hacking.
12:15 - 12:45
Keynote and Demonstration - Finalising something amazing
- Supercomputing, Innovation, National Infrastructure
12:45 - 13:15
Return to InterContinental for Lunch and Workshops
- Transport, Logistics
VIP transfer from DiHubMT back to the InterContinental Hotel.
13:15 - 14:30
VIP Lunch, Networking & Book Signing at Lumi restaurant
- Networking, Hospitality, Book Signing
An exclusive VIP lunch at VOCO featuring networking opportunities and book signing with speakers.
14:30 - 16:30
Workshop 1 – Standards (Aeva Black)
- Open Standards, Digital Governance
Aeva Black leads an interactive session on the importance of open standards in digital ecosystems.
Workshop 2 – Open Source (Tobie Langel)
- Open Source, Governance
Tobie Langel explores the evolution and future of open source governance in enterprise settings.
Workshop 3 – NCC’s (Cybersecurity)
- Cybersecurity, National Infrastructure
A hands-on session focusing on national cybersecurity centers and infrastructure defense.
16:30 - 18:00
VIP drinks at the SKYBEACH bar and pool
- Networking, Hospitality, Book Signing
Relax with stunning islands views, the Mediterranean Sea and a rooftop infinity pool. Refined sophistication with private and intimate attention, whilst offering pristine comfort and enjoyment.
19:30 - 21:30
VIP Private Dinner at Paranga
- Dinner, Networking, Celebration
Exclusive seated dinner served at Paranga for VIP guests to close Day 1 in style. Paranga restaurant is part of the InterContinental Beach Club, in St. George's Bay 100m from the hotel.
Friday, 12 September 2025
08:30 - 09:00
Registration, Coffee and Breakfast Pastries
- Hospitality, Arrival, Welcome
Start your morning with coffee and fresh pastries while connecting with other attendees.
09:00 - 09:15
Keynote – Official Welcome
- European Union, Opening Remarks, Leadership
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote – Official Welcome
- Government, Digital Strategy, Malta
09:30 - 10:00
Keynote – The Compliance Vision, CRA, PLD and NIS2
- Regulation, Compliance, Cybersecurity
Daniel Thompson-Yvetot and Jürgen Kreuz present a strategic vision for EU-wide compliance frameworks, including CRA, PLD and NIS2.
10:00 - 10:30
Fireside Chat – International Lawyers take on the CRA
- Law, Cyber Resilience Act, Policy Discussion
A relaxed discussion between international legal experts on the impact, risks and grey areas of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee Break
- Hospitality, Break, Community
Recharge with coffee and light refreshments while connecting with fellow participants.
11:00 - 11:30
Keynote – NIS2: The Shared EU Framework for Critical Infrastructure
- NIS2, Cybersecurity, EU Policy
11:30 - 12:30
Keynote – North Korea: Inside the World's Most Dangerous Cyber Regime
- Cyber Warfare, Geopolitics, North Korea
Geoff White exposes the tactics, tools and global impact of North Korea’s cyber warfare operations.
12:30 - 13:45
Lunch and Networking at Harruba Restaurant
- Lunch, Hospitality, Community
Enjoy lunch with fellow attendees at Harruba Restaurant, a space to connect and recharge before the afternoon sessions.
12:30 - 13:45
EEN Networking
- Networking Area
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots
Meet your new business partners, learn from experts or just connect.
13:45 - 14:15
Keynote – The Brussels Effect on the United States
- EU Regulation, Transatlantic Policy, Open Source
Aeva Black explores how EU tech regulations such as CRA, PLD, and NIS2 are influencing legal and corporate frameworks in the United States.
14:15 - 14:45
Keynote – Europe’s NLF: Shaping the Compliance Landscape
- NLF, Product Compliance, Regulatory Policy
This session introduces the New Legislative Framework (NLF) and its implications for product compliance, market access, and enforcement in Europe.
14:45 - 15:15
Keynote – Impact on Open Source Software and Standardisation
- Open Source, Standardisation, Regulation
Tobie Langel discusses how evolving EU regulations affect the open source ecosystem, software liability, and standardisation initiatives.
15:15 - 15:45
Coffee Break
- Hospitality, Break, Refresh
Take a break with coffee and light snacks before diving into the final round of sessions.
15:45 - 16:30
Panel – Technology, Hardware, Cybersecurity & Safety
- Cybersecurity, Safety, Technology Policy
Hear panelists from Hardware Manufacturers, Data, Investors in Software, Cybersecurity delivery and Consumer Protection discuss pros and cons of regulations
16:30 - 17:00
Keynote – Cybersecurity and Pentesting Implications
- Pentesting, Cybersecurity, Compliance
How threat modeling, red teaming, and pentesting intersect with compliance frameworks under CRA and NIS2.
17:00 - 17:30
Keynote – Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) and Supply Chain Transparency
- SBOM, Supply Chain, Software Security
A deep dive into the importance of SBOMs in securing the software supply chain and improving regulatory accountability.
17:30 - 18:00
Comedians – A Light-Hearted View of Regulation
- Humor, Regulation, Culture
A trio of stand-up comedians take the stage to roast, reflect, and reframe regulation through comedy.
18:00 - 19:00
Networking Drinks – Closing Celebration
- Drinks, Celebration, Wrap-up
Unwind and connect with speakers and attendees over drinks to wrap up Day 2 in style.