MARCH 11, 2025

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CYBERSECURITY POSSIBILITIES

Discover the future of security at Zero Day Con 'Converge' in Dublin, where AI meets Cybersecurity, Resilience, and Data Security. Join industry leaders as they explore groundbreaking strategies for a safer digital world.

MARCH 11, 2025
CONVENTION CENTRE DUBLIN
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Speakers

Ronan Murphy
Exec. Chairman & Founder | AI Advisory Council Member for Gov. of Ireland
Smarttech247
Raluca Saceanu
CEO
Smarttech247
Richard Browne
Director
National Cyber Security Centre
Wanda Mizell
Intel Assistant Legal Attaché
FBI
Deanna Williams
Assistant Legal Attaché
FBI
Gina McIntyre
Chief Executive Officer
Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
Chris Sutherland
Chief Information Security Officer
Davin Darnt
CISO Americas
Louis Vuitton
Ben Kite
Senior Adviser on Defence, Intelligence and Cyber
Kearney
Neal Mullen
Chief Information Security Officer
Health Service Executive (HSE)
Roel Schouten
VP Information Security
Trivium Packaging
Michael Burroughs
Head of Global Cybersecurity
BioMarin Pharmaceutical
Gavan Egan
Global Sales & Marketing Director
Smarttech247
DC Cahalane
VC Investor
Sure Valley Ventures
Alan Cahill
Executive Director of Enterprise Cybersecurity
Aptiv
Geraldine Powderly
VP Information Security
SkySpecs
Eoin McGrath
Solutions Engineer
ThreatLocker
Stuart Wilson
Sales Engineering Director
Forcepoint
Ken Sheehan
Director of Operations
Smarttech247
Luke Miller
Principal Sales Engineer
Zscaler
Mark Woods
Chief Technical Advisor, EMEA
Splunk
Ian Brennan
Chief Innovation Officer
ASL Aviation
Dan Jones
Senior Security Advisor, EMEA
Tanium
David Cahill
Enterprise Security Architecture
An Post
Joe Brady
CISO
Mater Private Network
Ed Stimpfig
Account Director
KnowBe4
Martin Carry
Senior Technical Solutions Manager
Palo Alto Networks
Robert Kehoe
Global Director, Technology and Product
Smarttech247
Hayden Taylor
Regional Enterprise Account Manager
KnowBe4
Jonathan Healy
Managing Partner
Healy Communications

Topics

AI

Discover how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape. From predictive threat analysis to automated defenses, learn how AI empowers organizations to proactively secure their networks and respond to threats faster than ever before.

Resilience

Building resilience means preparing for the unexpected. Learn from experts on creating adaptable, robust systems and protocols that enable organizations to bounce back from disruptions, ensuring continuity and confidence in a rapidly shifting threat environment.

Data

Data is the backbone of digital security. Examine the latest innovations in data security, from encryption to compliance frameworks, and understand how to protect sensitive information while leveraging data responsibly and ethically.
MARCH 11, 2025
CONVENTION CENTRE DUBLIN
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The Schedule

March 11th
Convention Centre Dublin

Schedule

Morning Sessions

Registration and Opening Keynotes

8:15 - 9:15

Registration & Networking

9:15 - 9:30

Conference Open: The State of Cybersecurity 2025
Raluca Saceanu, CEO, Smarttech247

9:30 - 9:55

Securing Ireland's Critical Infrastructure
Richard Browne, Director, NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre, Ireland)

9:55 - 10:20

Preparing for the next Zero Day
Neal Mullen, CISO, HSE

10:20 - 10:45

Ransomware Tales
Eoin McGrath, Solutions Engineer, ThreatLocker

10:45 – 11:10

Shaping the Future: Leadership Strategies for Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Speakers: Chris Sutherland, CISO, Ancala, Geraldine Powderly, VP & Head of Global Information Security, SkySpecs, Ian Brennan, Chief Innovation Officer, ASL Aviation Holdings, Michael Burroughs, Head of Global Cybersecurity, BioMarin
Moderator: Gavan Egan, Global Director of Sales, Smarttech247

11:10 – 11:30

Tea & Coffee Break

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Mid-Morning Sessions

Keynotes & Panels

11:30 – 12:00

Managing Risk Beyond Your Perimeter
Speakers: Martin Carry, Systems Engineering Manager, Palo Alto Networks, Dan Jones, Senior Security Advisor, EMEA, Tanium, Stuart Wilson, Sales Engineering Director, Forcepoint, Luke Miller, Principal Security Solutions Engineer, Zscaler
Moderator: Allan Cahill, Executive Director of Enterprise Cybersecurity, Aptiv

12:00 – 12:30

Leading Through Crisis: Insights on Resilience, Leadership, and Overcoming Cyber Threats
Speakers: Gina Mcintyre, CEO, Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), David Cahill, Enterprise Security Architecture, An Post, Joe Brady, CISO, Mater Private Network
Davin Darnt, CISO, Louis Vuitton 
Moderator: Jonathan Healy

12:30 - 12:55

Walking the tightrope: Navigating risk, impact and change in the elusive quest for operational resilience
Mark Woods, Chief Technical Advisor, Splunk

13:00 - 14:00

Healthcare Forum: Strengthening Healthcare Resilience: How Security Enhances Patient Outcomes
Speakers: Ed Stimpfig (KnowBe4), Hayden Taylor (KnowBe4), Joe Brady (Mater Private Network), Michael Connolly (Ireland East Hospital Group)
Moderator: Ken Sheehan (Smarttech247)

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch & Networking Session, sponsored by Threatlocker

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Afternoon Sessions

Keynotes & Panels

14:00 – 14:30

The Convergence of Defence, Intelligence and Cyber Security
Ben Kite, Senior Adviser on Defence, Intelligence and Cyber, Kearney

14:30 – 14:55

From Weakest Links to Strong Allies: Building a Modern Security Culture
Roel Schouten, VP Information Security, Trivium

15:00 - 15:25

Securing Data Effectively in the Age of AI
Speakers: DC Cahalane, Venture Partner, Sure Valley Ventures, Ronan Murphy, Co-Founder, Getvisibility, Mark Brosnan, CEO, Getvisibility, Robert Kehoe, Global Director Technology & Product, Smarttech247

15:30 – 15:55

The Power of Public-Private Collaboration in the Fight Against Cyber crime
Wanda Mizell, Intel Assistant Legal Attaché, FBI, Deanna Williams, Assistant Legal Attaché, FBI

16:00 - 16:15

Closing Remarks: How AI is Shaping Our Future
Ronan Murphy, Executive Chairman, Smarttech247 & AI Advisory Council, Irish Government

16:15

Presentation of Cyber Security Leader Award 2025
Ronan Murphy & Raluca Saceanu

16:15

Networking & Drinks Reception

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MARCH 11, 2025
CONVENTION CENTRE DUBLIN

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