From speeches to in-depth discussions, the first day of Bucharеst Cybеrsеcurity Confеrеncе 2024
brought together top experts, government leaders and pioneers in the cibеrnе field.
We thank the over 700 participants and the 88 speakers for the interest and extraordinary support offered during the conference days! (#DNSC)
The National Directorate of Cyber Security – DNSC is the organizer of this conference where the cyber world and cyber service providers are together.




Officials, institutions, authorities, companies, speakers and specialized media had to say and present projects, debates and opportunities in the field.
The British news agency News247WorldPress has been honoured by its director to be represented at Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2024
Download the complete schedule, including roundtable discussions and side events https://dnsc.ro/bcc2024/documents/day1_day2_day3_FULL.pdf
| Day 1 Agenda – Tuesday, 29th of October To view the complete schedule, including roundtable discussions, please visit this link. Also, note that there are still available spots for the HCL workshops (click here to REGISTER) |
| 08.00 – 09.00 | Registration & welcome coffee |
| 09.00 – 09.20 | Welcome speech by Romanian Government representative
Speakers:
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| 09.20 – 09.35 | Opening remarks “Powering the future of cybersecurity”
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| 09.35 – 09.50 | Kickstart your day with some EU cyber insights by a fireside chat with the Director of the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC)
Speakers:
Moderator:
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| 09.50 – 10.00 | Keynote speech “Cybersecurity in the age of elections: safeguarding democracy in the digital era”
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| 10.00 – 11.00 | Panel discussion “Advancing EU cybersecurity: active cyber protection, policy implementation, and future challenges. What to expect (and ask from) the new EU Commission and Parliament” hosted by AWS This panel will examine the implementation of the EU’s current cybersecurity framework, as well as what to expect from the new European Parliament and European Commission in terms of cyber policies. Speakers:
Moderator:
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| 11.00 – 11.30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 11.30 – 11.40 | Keynote speech “Building a united front: how the cybersecurity community is shaping Europe’s digital defence”
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| 11.40 – 11.50 | Keynote speech
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| 11.50 – 12.50 | Panel discussion “Cyber resilience in Europe: building trust through security by design and supply chain protection” hosted by Mastercard This panel will explore the impact of the Cyber Resilience Act and other key initiatives on improving security by design, supply chain integrity, and overall cybersecurity in Europe’s digital ecosystem, while assessing the readiness and challenges for implementation Speakers:
Moderator:
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| 12.50 – 13.00 | Keynote speech “Ensuring cyber stability: fast-tracking policy implementation in a shifting digital environment, Hungarian Presidency priorities”
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| 13.00 – 14.00 | LUNCH BREAK |
| 14.00 – 14.10 | Keynote speech “Unlocking the potential of emerging technologies: navigating disruption to drive innovation, US perspective”
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| 14.10 – 15.10 | Panel discussion “Navigating future and emerging cyber threats: building resilience and foresight for a secure world by 2030” This panel will explore the emerging cybersecurity threats and future scenarios, emphasizing the need for enhanced cooperation, resilience, and multi-stakeholder engagement to secure critical infrastructures in our society by 2030 Speakers:
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| 15.10 – 15.30 | COFFEE BREAK |
| 15.30 – 15.40 | Online keynote speech
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| 15.40 – 16.40 | Panel discussion “Cybersecurity in geopolitics: strengthening global defence and diplomacy against evolving threats” This panel will explore how global collaboration in cybersecurity, defence, and diplomacy can enhance cyber resilience and stability in an increasingly interconnected and volatile digital landscape Speakers:
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| 16.40 – 16.50 | Keynote speech
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| 16.50 – 18.10 | Panel discussion “Building strength and capability in a rapidly changing cyber threat landscape” This panel will explore how organisations can develop robust defence strategies to tackle different cyber threats. The discussion will focus on staying ahead of risks through adaptive and innovative approaches. By emphasising the importance of agility, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategies, the panel will provide insights into securing the future of digital systems. Speakers:
Moderator:
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| 18.10 – 18.20 | Keynote speech “Tackling cybersecurity quantum threats: challenges and solutions”
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| 18.20 – 18.30 | Conclusions after the first day by official representative of the Romanian governmental cybersecurity ecosystem
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| 18.30 – 20.30 | Business field trip to a “secret location” in Bucharest (invitation only) |
| 19.30 – 23.00 | Social drinks
Registration link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/Social_Drinks |
Source: DNSC
By
Robert Williams
Editor in Chief
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