
Date: 15th-19th May 2023
Format: In-Person
Venue: Park Plaza, Amsterdam
Group Booking Discount – 10% discount for 3+ delegates, 30% discount for 5+ delegates and 50% discount for 10+ delegates booked from the same organisation at the same time!
IT-OT Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition
Tuesday 16th - Thursday 18th May 2023
The main conference is comprised of morning plenary sessions where all participants are in one room, addressing macro issues such as regulation, workforce development and data management, and afternoon technical tracks focused on the specific implementation issues impacting IT cybersecurity and OT cybersecurity teams. A combined programme of facilitated networking activities enable IT and OT colleagues to come together and share experiences, expertise, and gain insights into each other’s priorities. Running alongside the conference is an Exhibition area with a focused display of IT and OT cybersecurity solutions proven in the power grid environment.

3-Day Conference Programme
Tuesday 16th May 2023 - IT-OT Cybersecurity Conference Day One
08:00 |
Registration and Refreshments |
08:20 |
Welcome from the Chair - Ryan Bradetich, Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Schweitzer Engineering Laborotories |
08:30 |
Information Sharing - Creating robust and trusted information sharing mechanisms to support responsible disclosure and real-time threat intelligence across the entire grid ecosystem
![]() Massimo Rocca Board Member EE-ISAC |
09:15 |
NIS 2 Directive - Developing a cybersecurity programme change management strategy to meet the technical requirements of asset owner compliance to the NIS 2 Directive ![]() Antoine D’Haussy OT Security Practice Head EMEA Fortinet |
10:00 |
Morning Refreshments |
10:30 |
Regulatory Compliance - Developing an integrated view of data privacy and information security regulations to support a holistic approach to compliance
![]() Janne Hagen Special Adviser Contingency Planning NVE |
11:15 |
Network Code on Cybersecurity - Preparing to implement the Network Code on Cybersecurity as part of a consolidated approach with critical infrastructure regulations to achieving sector-wide operational resilience
![]() Anjos Nijk Managing Director ENCS ![]() Barry Coatesworth Director and Cybersecurity Leader Guidehouse ![]() Jeff Montagne CISO Enedis |
12:00 |
Live Demo Lab Session - SUBNET Solutions Inc. |
12:05 |
Lunch, Exhibition and Networking |
IT Track - Vulnerabilities |
OT Track - Vulnerabilities Chair: Ryan Bradetich, Senior Vice President of Research & Development, Schweitzer Engineering Laborotories |
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13:30 |
Ghost in the Wires - An attacker can do stealthy lateral movement around the network, exploiting misconfigurations and even IOT-devices, doing reconnaissance, privilege escalation and gathering credentials, all by executing simple commands/scripts and using built-in tools; and without being detected
![]() Tom Jøran Sønstebyseter Rønning Team Leader of Operational Security Statnett |
OT Cybersecurity Innovation Panel - Leveraging the latest advances in OT cybersecurity to support the deployment of the smart grid During this session 3-4 suppliers of next generation OT cybersecurity solutions will share the results of their recent implementations and future product development roadmap. Formal presentations will be followed by Q&A and panel discussion, providing you with the opportunity to quiz the tech experts and determine how best to integrate future solutions into your deployment plans. ![]() Ozan Dayanc Product Specialist, Power Grid Cybersecurity Omicron ![]() Antoine Thomas Product Line Manager, Automotive and IoT Solutions Thales ![]() Jérôme Arnaud Product Manager Rhebo
![]() Roy Braha Business Development Director Israel Electric Corporation
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14:15 |
Resilient EV charging infrastructure - Preparing the EV charging infrastructure for resilience against current and future cybersecurity risks ![]() Carlos Montes Portela OT Security Manager Enexis
Harm van den Brink Cyber Security specialist EV infrastructure ElaadNL |
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15:00 |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
15:30 |
Threats and Vulnerabilities - Highlighting threats to and vulnerabilities of cyberphysical systems to ensure reliability, security and privacy of the smart grid ![]() Leandros Maglaras Professor of Cybersecurity De Montfort University |
Asset Vulnerability Management - Understanding OT asset vulnerabilities to develop more effective asset management practices
![]() Dmytro Cherkashyn Head of Cybersecurity Development UNISS |
16:15 |
Attack Paths - Modelling the path of attacks to understand vulnerabilities and become more resilient
![]() Laszlo Erdodi Associate Professor NTNU |
Threat Modelling - Correlating vulnerabilities against threat to create an integrated continuous risk and vendor management process
![]() Siv Houmb Senior Adviser Statnett |
17:00 |
Roundtable Discussions - during this session the audience breaks out into several smaller working groups, each focused on a specific theme that arose during the day’s presentations. Each working group will comprise of representatives of the entire smart grid cybersecurity community to ensure a well-rounded and holistic discussion |
18:00 |
Roundtable Summaries - during this session each working group leader will provide a 5-min summary back to the wider group, highlighting the issues raised, the solutions discussed, and the recommendations made to take the matter to the next level |
19:00 |
Networking Evening Reception - time to relax after an intensive day of presentations and discussions! All participants are invited to join this networking reception where you will have the opportunity to enjoy the company of colleagues from across the European power grid cybersecurity community, in a relaxed and informal setting |
22:00 |
Close of Conference Day One |
Wednesday 17th May 2023: IT-OT Cybersecurity Conference Day Two
08:00 |
Registration and Refreshments |
08:20 |
Welcome from the Chair - Antoine D’Haussy, OT Security Practice Head EMEA, Fortinet |
08:30 |
Cybersecurity Culture - Developing a cybersecurity ambassadorship programme to embed sustainable cyber-awareness across the organisation
![]() Erki Guhse CISO Enefit |
09:15 |
Win-Win-Win - How cybersecurity can unite IT and OT teams, make power grids more resilient, and save you time in the process Christina Hoefer VP of Global Industrial Enterprises Forescout |
10:00 |
Morning Refreshments |
10:30 |
Skills Development - Striking the optimal balance in bilateral training of IT and OT experts to develop the capability needed to achieve secure grid modernization and operational resilience
![]() Michael Knuchel Head of SAS Engineering Swissgrid |
11:15 |
Cybersecurity Awareness Training - Integrating security training into existing cultural frameworks to enable organisation-wide cyber-awareness
![]() Isabell Neise Head of Business Development UNISS |
12:00 |
Lunch, Exhibition and Networking |
IT Track - Solutions |
OT Security Track - Solutions Chair: Antoine D’Haussy, OT Security Practice Head EMEA, Fortinet |
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13:30 |
Threat Management - Using automation for effective threat management
![]() Shawn McBurnie Head of IT/OT Security & Compliance Northland Power |
OT Security in Procurement Projects - Moving targets: Covering OT-Security requirements for Amprion Offshore HVDC projects in a changing regulatory landscape
![]() Stephan Beirer Team Manager ICS/OT Security GAI NetConsult ![]() Simon Gustafson Project Engineer Offshore Grid Connection Systems Amprion Offshore |
14:15 |
Systems Configuration - Automating virtualised substation configuration management to improve confidence and reduce complexity
![]() Sampo Turunen Secondary Systems Specialist Fingrid |
Remote Control - Leveraging IEC 62443 to future-proof remote control of medium and low voltage substation automation
![]() Luka Mocnik ICT Infrastructure Architect Elektro Gorenjska
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15:00 |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
15:30 |
Smart Meter Security - Hacking, Defending, and Developing Secure Smart Meter Systems • Hacking: highlights from spending 3 months on hacking into the external part of a real-world smart meter system (with authorization from the utility) • Defending: observations from the operational security side • Developing: challenges in developing secure smart meter systems ![]() Emil Gurevitch Chairman of the Security Committee OSGP |
Remote Management - Deploying an advanced remote management platform to enable remote, automated configuration, password management, and log management for OT devices in substations
![]() Indrek Kunapuu CISO Elektrilevi |
16:15 |
Cloud Implementation - Implementing trusted cloud architecture to optimise storage and processing of data
![]() Kristian Alsing Cybersecurity Executive Independent |
AMI Security - Mitigating threats to advanced metering infrastructure to secure data flow in OT environments
![]() Tomasz Wysztygiel Cybersecurity Manager EY OT/IOT Hub |
17:00 |
Close of Conference Day Two |
Close of Conference Day Two |
Thursday 18th May 2023: IT-OT Cybersecurity Conference Day Three
08:00 |
Registration and Refreshments |
08:20 |
Welcome from the Chair: Anthony Eshpeter, CTO, SUBNET |
08:30 |
Systems Resilience - Implementing a systemic security classification of assets to optimise confidentiality, integrity and availability of critical systems
![]() Annilisa Arge Klevang CISO SEV |
09:00 |
Integrated IT/OT SOC - Developing an integrated IT and OT SOC capable of a holistic response to threats across converged environments
![]() Ivo Maritz Senior Adviser Cybersecurity Monti Stampa Furrer & Partners Ltd |
09:30 |
Design zero-trust architecture on your OT network with software-defined networking ![]() Giorgio Vielmini Regional Technical Manager SEL |
10:15 |
Morning Refreshments |
10:45 |
Cyber-informed Engineering - Establishing a national cyber-informed engineering strategy to embed security in clean energy system transformation
![]() Andy Bochman Senior Grid Strategist Idaho National Laboratory |
11:15 |
Systems Resilience - Using AI and computational intelligence to detect, prevent, respond, and recover from attacks on cyber-physical power systems
![]() Alex Stefanov Director Control Room of the Future |
11:45 |
Lunch, Exhibition, and Networking |
IT Security Track - Implementation |
OT Security Track - Implementation Chair: Kelly Stich, Chief Cybersecurity Architect, Subnet |
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13:30 |
Network Re-segmentation - From critical infrastructure security design to IT architecture and processes transformation • Leveraging standards and best practices to improve the separation of the IT and OT networks, while supporting the business’s smart grid transformation ![]() Jeremi Gryka ICT Security Director PSE |
Incident Response - Establishing an incident response and recovery playbook for OT engineers to ensure ongoing operability and resilience of OT networks in the event of a cyber incident
![]() Lukasz Kisielewski OT Security Delivery & Senior Manager Accenture |
14:15 |
ISO 27001 - Mapping new ISO 27000 requirements and normative changes to the ISMS of electricity grid providers
![]() Michael Ring Information Security Officer (ISO) GFO TenneT |
OT Modernization - Opening the OT mindset towards IT agility and innovation to enable transformation, achieve cost savings, and drive efficiency
![]() Deniz Tugcu, Lead Senior OT Cybersecurity Specialist Vattenfall |
15:00 |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
Afternoon Refreshments, Exhibition and Networking |
15:30 |
Risk Management - Implementing a risk management strategy under an ISO 27000 certified ISMS
![]() Ruben Figueiredo Cyber Security GRC Manager E-REDES |
OT Supplier Security Assessment - Taking a criticality-based assessment approach to establish a secure and resilient OT-Supplier pool
![]() Salim Bouramman Expert OT Cyber Resilience and Cyber Range E.ON |
16:15 |
Close of Conference Day Three |
Close of Conference Day Three |