Preliminary Conference Program Updated - download the latest Guide today

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe (CIPRE) has updated the Preliminary Conference Program with the latest agenda and information for the 2024 conference and exhibition, and you can download the agenda at www.cipre-expo.com/guide.

The Guide provides you the outline program, excellent international expert speakers and schedule of events to help you plan your participation.

You can also register online today and save with the Early Bird delegate rates at www.cipre-expo.com/register

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Preliminary Conference Program Updated - download the latest Guide today

About the Conference

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe brings together leading stakeholders from industry, operators, agencies and governments to collaborate on securing Europe. The conference will look at developing on the theme of previous events in helping to create better understanding of the issues and the threats, to help facilitate the work to develop frameworks, good risk […]

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Great reasons to attend CIPRE

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe gives you a great opportunity to meet key decision makers and influencers, share experiences, network with industry peers and discover the latest technologies and solutions for securing your assets.

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250
Delegates
50
Speakers
25
Sessions

Speakers Include

Salman Al Mohisen
Information Security Group Leader Saudi Aramco
John Hughes
Engineering Director MPE, UK
Angel Flores
Head of Intelligence and Coordination Service National Centre for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (CNPIC)
Pauline Mieze
Director AQUAPOL, France
Javier Simon
Head of Network Management Center Iberdrola, Spain
Anjos Nijk
Managing Director ENCS – European Network for Cyber Security, Netherlands
Felipe Castro Barrigon
Cybersecurity Policy Officer European Commission, Belgium
Lina Kolesnikova
Fellow/Director of European & International Affairs ICPEM (UK)

Schedule

A series of great discussions and excellent line up of international expert speakers - come and join the discussions!
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Plenary Room

CIP Week and CIPRE Opening Keynote session

Dr. Enrique Belda Esplugues Director General
Port of Valencia, Spain
John Donlon Chairman
International Association of CIP Professionals
Jose Luis Perez Pajuelo Director General
National Center for Critical Infrastructure Protection (Ministry of Interior)
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Plenary Room

The CER and NIS2 Directives come into force in October 2024, where failing compliance could bring hefty fines, operational restrictions, or even shutdowns for critical infrastructure owner/operators. Non-compliance exposes vulnerabilities to cyberattacks and disruptions. What are the implications on the operator/owners and agencies and what impacts could there potentially be on public safety and economic […]

CER and NIS2 Implementation experience, case study from Spain Angel Flores Head of Intelligence and Coordination Service
National Centre for the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (CNPIC)
Implementation Challenges of NIS2 and Network Code on Cybersecurity Anjos Nijk Managing Director
ENCS – European Network for Cyber Security, Netherlands
The European Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (EISAC.it) initiative: a support to the national implementation of the EU CER Directive Dr Vittorio Rosato Research Associate
Faculty of Engineering, University Campus Biomedico, Roma, Italy
CER Directive and the European Reference Network of Critical Entities Resilience (ENCER) / Consideration of Hybrid and Emerging Threats for the Resilience of Critical Entities Frederic Petit Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
9:00 am - 10:30 am Track Two

Escalating cyberattacks by state actors and persistent criminal activity necessitate urgent action. Robust cyber regulations, clear standards, and effective best practices are required to fortify defenses. So what are the latest regulations and how can we raise standards and standardise best practices in cyber defense?

Complementary View on the NIS2 Directive and the Network Code on Cybersecurity: Technology-enabled Best Practices Dr Grigore Stamatescu Professor and ICT Consultant
University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest and TUV Austria Romania
Dr Victor Vevera General Director
ICI Bucharest, Romania
Luanda Domi Gender Mainstreaming and Cyber Skills Development Manager
The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE), Netherlands
9:00 am - 10:20 pm Track One

The threats to critical infrastructure are like a chameleon. Cyberattacks evolve, threat of terrorism activities are on the increase, natural disasters worsen due to climate change, and new threats like drone attacks and AI manipulation emerge. This constant shift demands continuous updates to security measures. How can we identify, monitor and manage their levels of […]

OSCE Project PROTECT and efforts to Protect Critical Infrastructure and Public Spaces from Terrorism Daniel Golston Associate Programme Officer
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Austria
David Nieto Director of Airports and Aviation Security
Spanish Aviation Safety and Security Agency
Enhancing Cross-Border Risk Assessment for Critical Entity Dr Monica Cardarilli Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
CER Directive and the European Reference Network of Critical Entities Resilience (ENCER) / Consideration of Hybrid and Emerging Threats for the Resilience of Critical Entities Frederic Petit Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
Evolving Threat Landscape: Organised Crime and CI Lina Kolesnikova Fellow/Director of European & International Affairs
ICPEM (UK)
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Track One

Across Europe, communication networks are the lifeblood of communities and critical infrastructure. Disruptions cripple businesses and leave emergency response in chaos. With the internet central to all sectors, safeguarding communication assets and building resilience is essential for European businesses, governments, and all critical infrastructure.

Alexandru Georgescu Scientific Researcher
National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics, ICI Bucharest
Rodrigo Brito Global Head of Cybersecurity Portfolio
Nokia, Portugal
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Track Two

Across Europe’s critical industries, security practices increasingly integrate due to converging physical and cyber threats. Four main categories guide these practices: physical security, cyber resilience, personnel training, and robust supply chains. Integrating secure manufacturing (or other key processes) with resilient logistics, including IT/OT and SCADA systems, is essential for reliable deliveries and a thriving European […]

Safeguard-PLC: Cybersecurity in Industrial Automation Dr Tommaso Aliberti Cybersecurity Line Manager
NIER Ingegneria SpA Società Benefit, Italy
Threat-Intelligence based Defense-In-Depth implementation in OT environments Matan Dobrushin Field CTO
Otorio
Redefining cyber resilience in ICS/OT Sharon Caro Business Strategy Executive
Salvador Technologies, Israel
Protecting Legacy OT Components in Critical Infrastructure from Advanced Cyberattacks: A Eurasian Resources Group Case Study Vsevolod Shabad ex-Chief of Information Security Growth
Eurasian Resources Group, Kazakhstan
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Track One

The movement of goods and people is vital to a local and national thriving economy. Without a safe, secure and resilient transport network, an economy will crumble. The transport network, from rail, road, air and sea, is at threat from cyber attacks, terrorist threats and natural hazards and its protection and resilience is key for […]

John Laene Managing Director
RAILPOL
Pauline Mieze Director
AQUAPOL, France
Peter Nilsson Police Commissioner
Head of Airpol, Europe
Securing a site that is both CNI and a Crowded Place Sarah Prew Senior Aviation Security Consultant
Arup UK
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Track Two

Safeguarding Europe’s digital backbone is paramount. Information technology underpins our workforce, businesses, and access to crucial data. Robust Critical Information Infrastructure Protection (CIIP) through cybersecurity and network security is vital. Recent ransomware attacks and evolving threats like malware (Stuxnet remains a stark example) necessitate heightened vigilance to shield Europe’s information assets.

Luca Tagliaretti Executive Director
European Cybersecurity Competence Center (ECCC)
Ollie Gagnon III, CISSP, CPP, PSP Chief Homeland Security Advisor
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Robustness of the Markov-Chain Model for Cyber-Attack Detection Salman Al Mohisen Information Security Group Leader
Saudi Aramco
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Track One

Europe’s energy sector, reliant on oil, gas, and renewables, is paramount. Without it, other critical infrastructure fails. Recent and regular cyberattacks and changing weather patterns highlight the need to safeguard our energy assets, including IT/OT and SCADA systems. How can we minimize outage or attack impacts and fortify Europe’s grids?

Annika Waegenbauer International Stakeholder Relations Officer
Institute for Security and Safety, Germany
Aurelio Blanquet Secretary General
EE-ISAC
Elisa Costante VP of Research
Forescout, Netherlands
Felipe Castro Barrigon Cybersecurity Policy Officer
European Commission, Belgium
Javier Simon Head of Network Management Center
Iberdrola, Spain
Thomas Krauhausen Board Member of the EE-ISAC
EE-ISAC
4:15 pm - 5:30 pm Track Two

Regular exercises combined with clear communication protocols between operators and agencies/emergency responders ensure everyone’s on the same page. Open information sharing creates a shared understanding of threats provide a more effective response. How do we better coordinate and co-operate to enhance protection and resilience?

Unveiling the Power of AI: Transforming Resilience Ben White Principal Consultant
4C Strategies, UK
Dr Francisco Perez Bes Partner at Digital Law
Ecix Tech, Spain
Harald Drager President
The International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS)
Tabletop Exercises for Disaster Resilience: Methodological Insights from Southern Germany's Rural Region Henriette Model Project Assistant
OTH Regensburg, Germany
Tabletop Exercises for Disaster Resilience: Methodological Insights from Southern Germany's Rural Region Lisa Becher Research Assistant
OTH Regensburg, Germany
Maria Luisa Moreo Director General
Señor Lobo & Friends, Spain
9:00 am - 10:30 am Track One

What are some of the latest and future technologies, from ground, land or underwater technologies, access controls, and space based or cyber technology, to predict or detect the wide range of potential physical and cyber threats to CNI. How is AI being utilised in technology to enhance performance.

How can AI be used for improving cybersecurity in Critical Communications? Aleksi Helakari Head of Technical Office - EMEA
Spirent Communications, UK
Electromagnetic Protection of Critical Infrastructure John Hughes Engineering Director
MPE, UK
Phillip Schickenberg Deputy Sales Director
Steinbach & Vollmann GmbH, Germany
Who’s guarding access to your access control system in critical infrastructure Richard Moser Business Development Manager
LEGIC Identsystems AG, Switzerland
Underwater Security - The Unseen Threat Simon Goldsworthy Global Business Development Manager – Intruder Detection Systems
Wavefront Systems, UK
9:00 am - 10:30 am Track Two

Proactive threat preparation significantly reduces disruptions to infrastructure and the broader community, bolstering resilience, safety and security. How can we effectively address these evolving physical and cyber threats to minimize outages and financial losses?

OSCE Project PROTECT and efforts to Protect Critical Infrastructure and Public Spaces from Terrorism Daniel Golston Associate Programme Officer
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Austria
Climate adaptation in critical infrastructure: A layered approach Daniel Peregrina Gonzalez PhD Researcher
Deltares, Vrije University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Enhancing Cross-Border Risk Assessment for Critical Entity Dr Monica Cardarilli Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
Critical Entities Resilience Assessment to small-scale disasters Martin Hromada Vice-Dean for International Relations/Researcher
Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Faculty of Applied Informatics, Czech Republic
Ollie Gagnon III, CISSP, CPP, PSP Chief Homeland Security Advisor
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Track One

Effective risk, resilience, and emergency plans rely on open information sharing across Europe. Knowledge empowers informed decisions for CI protection. How can we dismantle barriers to information exchange and foster trust between governments, operators, and communities? Stronger PPPs hinge on this collaboration.

Best practices in Public-Private Partnerships Catherine Piana Director General
CoESS Confederation of European Security Services, Belgium
J Javier Larraneta General Secretary
Spanish Technology Platform on Industrial Safety
Enhancing Critical Infrastructure’s Preparedness: A Comprehensive Risk Map for Strengthening Public-Private Cooperation Jarna Hartikainen M.Sc. Head of Preparedness Planning
National Emergency Supply Agency, Finland
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Track Two

Following a technical training workshop, coordinated by Iberdrola Espana’s distribution company, and personnel from the company’s prevention service, in coordination with the Government sub-delegation in Valladolid, the Security Forces of Medina del Campo, the National Police, Civil Guard, Fire Brigade, Civil Protection and Local Police, we explore the outcomes of the exercise that looked at […]

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Plenary Room

Moderated by Alessandro Lazari Join us for an engaging and interactive session on the final day of CIPRE. Titled “What If,” this session is designed to foster deep involvement from participants through dynamic, interactive tabletop exercises and thought-provoking scenarios. Participants will dive into a series of hypothetical “what if” situations that challenge our preparedness and […]

Alessandro Lazari Fellow in Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience
University of Salento, Italy & International Association of CIP Professionals
Enhancing Cross-Border Risk Assessment for Critical Entity Dr Monica Cardarilli Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
CER Directive and the European Reference Network of Critical Entities Resilience (ENCER) / Consideration of Hybrid and Emerging Threats for the Resilience of Critical Entities Frederic Petit Project Officer
European Commission Joint Research Centre, Italy
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Plenary Room

Final Thoughts and Conference Closing Remarks

John Donlon Chairman
International Association of CIP Professionals

Why Attend

Are you up to date on the CER and NIS2 Directives and what they mean to you and your organisation?Attacks on critical infrastructure sites are now a fact of life not simply a potential threat. Power stations, chemical plants, nuclear facilities are routinely targeted by cyber-attacks, the most successful so far being the Ukraine power outage that caused 225,000 customers to lose electricity. Last year an activist landed a UAV carrying small traces of radiation on the roof of the Japanese Premier’s office and this year a UAV collided with a aircraft at London’s Heathrow airport. And of course the terrible attacks on the metro and airport in Brussels. This is just the start of what we can expect to be the repeated targeting of our critical infrastructure. The potential effects not only in terms of loss of life but also in terms of damage to infrastructure, economic disruption and costs, can be enormous.

Why you should attend CIPRE
Why Attend

More about CIPRE

CIPRE 2024 delivered an excellent conference programme and discussion in Prague. A great line up of international experts speakers shared their views and experiences to update the latest challenges and issues for CI operators and agencies.

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Location

Eurostars Congress Hotel

Madrid, Spain

Located in Alcobendas, Madrid, Eurostars Madrid Congress stands out for its modern and functional spaces, endowed with excellent services to ensure the best stay for guests with the highest expectations.Very close to the Omega Business Park, The Eurostars Madrid Congress makes for the perfect hotel to host meetings and business events. Spaces are versatile and meet the needs and expectations of any type of professional meeting and the most special events.You’ll find ample spaces in the hotel’s rooms with sophisticated décor and plenty of details. You’ll also enjoy incredible views and pleasant natural light from their imposing windows.

Registration Prices

Operator Conference Delegate Pass

€ 295 € 195

Early Bird Rate €195 + VAT (Standard Rate €295 from 12th October)*

Includes 3 day conference, conference proceedings, keynote, exhibition, networking reception, coffee breaks and 2 lunches.

If you work directly for a company is an owner/operator of infrastructure directly in the following sectors:

• Energy Sector
• Transport Systems Sector
• Communications Sector
• Critical Manufacturing & Facilities Sector
• Healthcare Sector
• Governments Sector
• Emergency Services Sector
• Financial Services Sector
• Food and Agriculture Sector
• Information Technology Sector
• Nuclear Reactors, Materials, and Waste Sector
• Water and Wastewater Systems Sector

Early Bird Rate expires 12th October 2024.

*plus VAT/IVA at 21%

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Govt Agency

€ 295 € 195

Early Bird Rate €195 + VAT (Standard Rate €295 from 12th October)*

Includes 3 day conference, conference proceedings, keynote, exhibition, networking reception, coffee breaks and 2 lunches

If you work directly for a government department, agency, law enforcement:

• National government agencies responsible for national security and emergency/contingency planning
• Ministry representatives responsible for national security and emergency/contingency planning
• Police and Security Agencies
• Emergency Services, First Responders
• Emergency Managers and Operators
• Local Government
• Public Port Security Managers
• Public Transport Security Managers
• Public Administrators and Managers
• Public Health, Safety, and Healthcare Professionals
• Policy, Legal and Law Enforcement
• Urban Planners and County Commissioners
• NATO / Military / Border Officials

Early Bird Rate expires 12th October 2024.

*plus VAT/IVA at 21%

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Commercial Organisations

€ 695 € 495

Early Bird Rate €495 + VAT (Standard Rate €695 from 12th October)*

Includes 3 day conference, conference proceedings, keynote, exhibition, networking reception, coffee breaks and 2 lunches

If you work for a organization or company supporting or in the supply chain to CI or agencies, such as:

• Engineers, Architects, Constructors and Landscape Designers
• Transportation Managers and Planners
• Facility, Data and IT Managers
• Supply Chain Logistic Managers and Operators
• Event Security Managers
• Architects / Civil Engineers
• OEM and Technology Providers

Early Bird Rate expires 12th October 2024.

*plus VAT/IVA at 21%

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Exhibitor / Sponsor Delegate Pass

€ 395 € 245

Early Bird Rate €245 + VAT (Standard Rate €395)*

Includes 3 day conference, conference proceedings, keynote, exhibition, networking reception, coffee breaks and 2 lunches

If you work for an organization or company exhibiting or sponsoring the event, and wish to attend the full conference.

Early Bird Rate expires 12th October 2024.

*plus 21% VAT/IVA

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University Researcher/Student Delegates Pass

€ 295

Standard Rate €295 + VAT*

Includes 3 day conference, conference proceedings, keynote, exhibition, networking reception, coffee breaks and 2 lunches

If you are a Full Time Student or Researcher/Academic from a University or Academic Research Institutes.

*plus VAT/IVA at 21%

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Expo Only Visitor Pass

€ FREE

Expo Only Visitor Pass – FREE (On-site Registration €50)*

Access to expo only to view and meet the companies showcasing latest technologies and solutions.

Expo Access Pass FREE on pre-registration.

(Ticket is Non-Refundable under any circumstances)
(International Visitors: Letter to support Visa Applications will not be issued with Expo Only Visitor Pass)

*plus 21% VAT/IVA

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