Riga, Latvia
3–5 dec
Baltic Cybersecurity Innovation Forum
The Forum
About CyberBazaar 2024
The Baltic Cybersecurity Innovation Forum "CyberBazaar 2024" is the premier cooperation platform for cybersecurity professionals in the Baltic region. Its objective is to showcase the latest technological and scientific advancements in cybersecurity, highlight innovative cybersecurity products and services from the Baltic states, and promote collaboration between public and private sector experts. The forum also aims to foster international cooperation in cybersecurity and contribute to the development of the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
This initiative is led by the National Cybersecurity Centres of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, with support from the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre. The event is co-funded by the European Union.
Key events of the forum:
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CyberBazaar Hackathon (for students) | 3-4 December 2024 | on-site, University of Latvia House of Science, Riga, Latvia
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CyberBazaar International Research Conference | 5 December 2024 | on-site at Atta Centre, Riga, Latvia
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CyberBazaar Technology and Business Conference and EXPO | 5 December 2024 | on-site at Atta Centre, Riga, Latvia
Agenda
December 3
10:00-20:00
Hackathon
December 4
09:00-19:00
Hackathon
December 5
09:00-10:00
Registration & Coffee
Opening Plenary
10:00-10:10
Opening remarks
- Aivars Puriņš, State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
10:10-10:15
Keynote address
- Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament
10:15-10:20
Opening remarks
- Zane Petre, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia
10:20-10:25
Opening remarks
- Liudas Ališauskas, Director of the National Cyber Security Center of Lithuania
10:25-11:15
Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity: The EU's Priorities for the Digital Age
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Mārtiņš Zemītis, Head of the European Parliament Liaison Office in Latvia
Panellists
- Rolands Heniņš, Director-General of the National Cybersecurity Centre of Latvia
- Liudas Ališauskas, Director of the National Cyber Security Center of Lithuania
- Lauri Tankler, Head of R&D Coordination, National Cyber Security Centre of Estonia
11:15-11:30
State of Cybersecurity in the EU
Presentation
- Ingrīda Tauriņa, Head of the Executive Director's Office, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
11:30-12:00
Coffee Break
#Technology
12:00-12:15
The State of Cybersecurity: Threats, Challenges and Future Trends
Presentation
- Zdravko Jukić, Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, BEREC
12:15-12:30
Manipulating the Truth: Countering Deepfakes in the Age of AI-Enabled Disinformation
Presentation
- Egils Rupenheits, Technology Consultant, NOD Baltic | LV
12:30-13:30
Identity in the Digital Age: Towards the EU Digital Identity Wallet
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Anna Õuekallas, Head of eID Department, Information System Authority (RIA) | EE
Panellists
- Kalev Pihl, CEO, SK ID Solutions | EE
- Audrius Ramoška, CEO, Soverio | LT
- Arnis Pērkons, Head of e-Services Division, LVRTC | LV
#Business
12:00-12:15
The Business of Cybersecurity: Trends and Opportunities
Presentation
- Luigi Rebuffi, Secretary General, European Cyber Security Organisation
12:15-12:30
From Startup to Cyber Leader: Navigating the Business Landscape
Presentation
- Krišjānis Feldmans, CTO, Possible Security | LV
12:30-13:30
Bridging the Gap: Financial Support for SMEs in the Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Lauri Tankler, Head of R&D Coordination, Information System Authority (RIA) | EE
Panellists
- Henrik Uustalo, Co-Founder & CEO, Phishbite | EE
- Margus Nael, Co-Founder & CTO, SoftComply | EE
- Sandis Osmanis-Usmanis, Co-founder & CTO, Handwave | LV
- Matīss Veigurs, System Analyst, Ministry of Defence | LV
#Research
12:00-12:15
by the Chair of the Programme Committee
Opening remarks
- Mihails Potapovs, Head of the EU Cybersecurity Affairs Section, Ministry of Defence | LV
12:15-12:30
Cybersecurity education and workforce in Latvia: current situation and future development needs
Presentation
- Rūta Pirta, Matīss Veigurs
12:30-12:45
Challenges for small and medium-sized Baltic companies in strengthening cybersecurity in the context of hybrid warfare
Presentation
- Ina Gudele, Anita Jansone
12:45-13:00
Cybersecurity and Compliance in European Collaborative Healthcare Research: A Case Study on Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention and Digitalization
Presentation
- Guna Semjonova, Sandra Bracco, Marco Cirinei, Francesco Puccinelli, Carlos De La Cruz Cosme, Alexander Nikolov, André Nitzschmann, Martin Vitiello, Maksims Zolovs
13:00-13:15
Internet and Human Rights. Right to be Offline
Presentation
- Ilze Bērziņa
13:30-14:30
Lunch
#Technology
14:30-14:45
From Threat to Resolution: SOC Stats You Cannot Ignore
Presentation
- Povilas Kaminskas, Head of Security Operations Center, Bluebridge | LT
14:45-15:00
6G and Beyond: Transforming Mobile Networks into Resilient, Secure Ecosystems
Presentation
- Aigars Benders, Technical Director, LMT | LV
15:00-15:45
From Theory to Reality: Developing European Quantum Communication Infrastructure
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Linas Bukauskas, Associate Professor, Vilnius University | LT
Panellists
- Uldis Tatarčuks, CEO, Tet | LV
- Evijs Taube, Member of the Board, LVRTC | LV
15:45-16:00
To Be Resilient - Be Digital
Presentation
- Ieva Ilves, Adviser to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine | UA
#Business
14:30-14:45
Your IT Style is the Key to Choosing the Right MDR Service Provider
Presentation
- Pavel Laptev, Head of Security Operations Center, NEVERHACK Estonia | EE
14:45-15:00
Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow: The European Cybersecurity Skills Framework
Presentation
- Evangelos Kantas, Cybersecurity Expert, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
15:00-16:00
Cyber Resilience for SMEs: Building Awareness and a Strong Security Culture
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Evangelos Kantas, Cybersecurity Expert, European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
Panellists
- Rūta Pirta, Senior Researcher, Riga Technical University | LV
- Paulius Daukšas, Cyber Security Consultant, NRD Cyber Security | LT
- Kristo Karu, Head of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Primend | EE
#Research
14:30-14:45
Practical Assessment of the SSH Services’ Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
Presentation
- Simona Zavacke, Linas Bukauskas
14:45-15:00
Novel Photonic Integrated Circuit based Quantum Key Distribution Receiver Design
Presentation
- Mursal Hamdani, Indra Bhushan Sharma, Gausia Qazi
15:00-15:15
Navigating Security Challenges in Connected Vehicles
Presentation
- Agnė Marija Bučytė
15:15-15:30
Remotely snooping on traffic patterns using network protocols
Presentation
- Kirils Solovjovs
15:30-15:45
Dictionary Attack with Transformed Russian Words using QWERTY Keyboard Layout
Presentation
- Lea Müller, Aušrius Juozapavičius, Volodymyr Okhrimchuk, Stefan Sütterlin
15:45-16:00
Sophisticated Malware Detection through Network Flow Analysis using Feature Engineering and Machine Learning
Presentation
- Martin Martijan, Virgilijus Krinickij
16:00-16:30
Coffee Break
Closing Plenary
16:30-16:55
Awards ceremony
- Best Paper Award
- Hackathon Awards
16:55-17:10
Ukraine's Lessons: Innovating Cybersecurity in the Midst of War
Presentation
- Yegor Aushev, CEO, Cyber Unit Technologies | UA
17:10-17:55
Cybersecurity 2050: Pioneering Innovation for a Secure Digital Future
Panel discussion
Moderator
- Adrian Nicholas Venables, Senior Lecturer, Tallinn University of Technology | EE
Panellists
- Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director, European Cybersecurity Competence Centre
- Ivars Ijabs, Member of the European Parliament
- Gatis Bažbauers, Vice-Rector for Research, Riga Technical University | LV
17:55-18:00
Concluding remarks
- Rolands Heniņš, Director-General, National Cybersecurity Centre | LV
18:00-20:00
Gala Reception
Expo
Conference and exhibition
The CyberBazaar 2024 Technology and Business Conference and EXPO is the ultimate gathering for those looking to stay ahead in the world of cybersecurity innovation. It will showcase cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies, services, and solutions from leading companies across the Baltic region and beyond. This premier event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to explore emerging trends, share insights, and foster business connections in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity.
The conference will include opening and closing plenary sessions, as well as parallel sessions divided into three tracks: Technology, Business and Research. It will feature expert-led discussions on the latest technological advancements, innovative projects, and most topical cybersecurity challenges. Meanwhile, the EXPO floor will highlight innovative products and services, offering businesses and governments the chance to discover solutions that can strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
Designed for both technology enthusiasts and business professionals, the event is the ultimate gathering for those looking to stay ahead in the world of cybersecurity innovation.
EXPO participants
Baltijas Informācijas Tehnoloģijas
BlueBridge
CBRX
CERT.LV
Coursy.io
ESET Latvia
Latvia State Radio and Television Centre (LVRTC)
NEVERHACK Estonia
Nord Security
NRD Cyber Security
OptiCom
Passport.gg
Phishbite
Possible Security
Primend
Riga Technical University
Saldus Technical School
Santa Monica Networks
Sehaci
Siliconbox by Maecer
SoftComply
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech)
Tet
University of Tartu, Institute of Computer Science
Venue
Speakers
Andris Sprūds
Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament
Luca Tagliaretti
Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre
Luigi Rebuffi
Secretary-General, European Cyber Security Organisation
Zdravko Jukić
Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, BEREC
Mārtiņš Zemītis
Head of the European Parliament Office in Latvia
Zane Petre
Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia
Yegor Aushev
CEO, Cyber Unit Technologies, Ukraine
Uldis Tatarčuks
CEO, Tet, Latvia
Kalev Pihl
CEO, SK ID Solutions, Estonia
Liudas Ališauskas
Director, National Cyber Security Center of Lithuania
Rolands Heniņš
Director-General, National Cybersecurity Centre of Latvia
Mihails Potapovs
Head of EU Cybersecurity Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Latvia
Lauri Tankler
Head of R&D Coordination, National Cyber Security Center of Estonia
Ieva Ilves
Adviser to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine
Kirils Solovjovs
CEO, Possible Security, Latvia
Audrius Ramoška
CEO, Soverio, Lithuania
Evijs Taube
Member of the Board, LVRTC, Latvia
Henrik Uustalo
Co-founder & CEO, Phishbite, Estonia
Sandis Osmanis-Usmanis
Co-founder & CTO, Handwave, Latvia
Gatis Bažbauers
Vice-Rector for Research, Riga Technical University, Latvia
Rūta Pirta
Senior Researcher, Riga Technical University, Latvia
Linas Bukauskas
Associate Professor, Vilnius University, Lithuania
Adrian Nicholas Venables
Senior Lecturer, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Ivars Ijabs
Member of the European Parliament
Ingrīda Tauriņa
Head of the Executive Director's Office, ENISA
Evangelos Kantas
Cybersecurity Expert, ENISA
Margus Nael
Co-Founder & CTO, SoftComply, Estonia
Krišjānis Feldmans
CTO, Possible Security, Latvia
Anna Õuekallas
Head of eID Department, Information System Authority, Estonia
Arnis Pērkons
Head of e-Services Division, LVRTC, Latvia
Kristo Karu
Head of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Primend, Estonia
Pavel Laptev
Head of SOC, NEVERHACK Estonia
Matīss Veigurs
System Analyst, Ministry of Defence, Latvia
Povilas Kaminskas
Head of SOC, Bluebridge, Lithuania
Egils Rupenheits
Cybersecurity Specialist, NOD Baltic, Latvia
Research
Call for papers
The CyberBazaar International Research Conference invites scholars, industry experts, and cybersecurity practitioners from around the globe to submit their research findings. The conference seeks to bridge theoretical approaches and practical real-world applications, encouraging submissions that address both current challenges and anticipate future trends. It will also feature discussions on developing collaborative initiatives and strategies to enhance cybersecurity resilience and capacity building within the region and beyond.
Read the call for papers →Online
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