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 - 10:00
Luxury Coach Tour to Mdina & DiHubMT
- Transportation
Private VIP coach departs from InterContinental along the scenic Coast Road to Mdina, ending at DiHubMT.
10:00 - 10:15
Coffee Break & Welcome Drinks
- Hospitality, Welcome
Light refreshments served before the first keynote.
10:15 - 10:45
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.
10:45 - 11:15
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.
11:15 - 11:45
Panel – Open Source and Standardisation
- Open Source, Compliance, Standardisation
Æva Black and Christian Horchert (Fukami), moderated by Daniel Thompson-Yvetot discuss the challenges and opportunities of open source adoption in regulated environments.
11:45 - 12:30
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.
12:30 - 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 Soprano restaurant
- Networking, Hospitality, Book Signing
An exclusive VIP lunch at Soprano Restaurant featuring networking opportunities and book signing with speakers.
14:30 - 15:30
Workshop 1 – Standards (Æva Black)
- Open Standards, Digital Governance
Æva Black leads an interactive session on the importance of open standards in digital ecosystems.
15:30 - 16:30
Workshop 2 - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the NLF (Fukami)
This session dives into the transition from voluntary to mandatory compliance, the challenges of adapting physical product regulation to the software world, and the practical problems manufacturers face.
16:30 - 18:00
VIP drinks at the SKYHIGH bar
- 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 - 09:05
Keynote – Official Welcome
- European Union, Opening Remarks, Leadership
Official welcome from the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola
09:05 - 09:15
Keynote – Official Welcome
- Malta, Opening remarks, Leadership
Official welcome from Mr Godwin Mifsud, Permanent Secretary within the Ministry for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote – Official Welcome
- European Union, Opening Remarks, Leadership
Official welcome from Filipe Jones Mourão from the European Commission
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 moderated by Daniel Thompson-Yvetot between international legal experts Max Ganado of Ganado Advocates and Ian Gauci of GTG 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 - Checkpoint Cybersecurity // Compliance
- Regulation, Compliance, Cybersecurity
Keynote by Eva Puerta Pérez - Global CISO EMEA for Checkpoint Cybersecurity
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. Organised by the Enterprise Europe Network https://een.ec.europa.eu/
13:45 - 14:15
Keynote – Can Open Source be Secure By Design?
- EU Regulation, Transatlantic Policy, Open Source
Æva Black asks the question "Can Open Source Software be secure by design"?
14:15 - 14:45
Keynote – Europe’s NLF: Shaping the Compliance Landscape
- NLF, Product Compliance, Regulatory Policy
This session delivered by Fukami introduces the New Legislative Framework (NLF) and its implications for product compliance, market access, and enforcement in Europe.
14:45 - 15:15
NIS2 and how Quantum helps meet Critical Infrastructure compliance
- Cybersecurity, National Infrastructure
- Regulation, Compliance, Cybersecurity
- NIS2, Cybersecurity, EU Policy
André Xuereb, globally recognized expert on Quantum discusses how Quantum Key Distribution is helping European Critical Communication Infrastructure meet the needs of compliance and NIS2.
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 - 16:15
Panel – Technology, Hardware, Cybersecurity & Safety
- Cybersecurity, Safety, Technology Policy
Hear panelists with Legal, Data, Investment, Software, Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection experience discuss pros and cons of regulation expertly moderated by Trudy Kerr
15:45 - 16:45
Workshop - Pathways to Compliance (Cyberstand)
Piet de Vaere and Dean Zwarts take you through the requirements and processes of how to become compliant. Ask questions about your business.
16:15 - 16:45
Keynote - NIS2: The Shared EU Framework for Critical Infrastructure
- NIS2, Cybersecurity, EU Policy
Matthew Yeomans from the MaltaCIP presents the "Shared EU Framework for Critical Infrastructure" relating to the implementation of NIS2.
16:45 - 17:15
Keynote - Product Liability in the Digital Age
What the New Product Liability Directive Means for Businesses and Innovators - by Sharon Xuereb of Camilleri Preziosi
16:45 - 17:45
Workshop - Create and implement your CVD Policy
Work with Matthew Yeomans the MaltaCIP regulator and develop and implement your CVD policy. Bring your laptop, roll up your sleeves, get the job done.
Workshop - EU-funded CRA compliance projects (Cyberstand)
Iva Tasheva and Mihai Paun present how the EU Commission is supporting the Cyber Resiliency Act, funding a variety of projects educating the market and delivering innovative solutions to compliance challenges.
17:15 - 17:45
Keynote – Cybersecurity and Pentesting Implications
- Pentesting, Cybersecurity, Compliance
Stefan Grönke presents how threat modeling, red teaming, and pentesting intersect with compliance frameworks under CRA and NIS2.
17:45 - 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.