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
10:00-10:20
Opening remarks
- Andris Sprūds
Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
- Monika Koroliovienė
Vice-Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
- Andris Sprūds
10:20-11:20
Panel discussion
Driving Innovation in Cybersecurity: The EU's Priorities for the Digital Age
Moderator
- Mārtiņš Zemītis
Head of the European Parliament Office in Latvia
Panellists
- Monika Koroliovienė
Vice-Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
- Aivars Puriņš
State Secretary of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
- TBA
- Mārtiņš Zemītis
10:20-11:30
Presentation
The New Battlefield: Cybersecurity and the Future of International Relations
- Baiba Braže
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia
- Baiba Braže
11:30-12:00
Coffee Break
#Technology
12:00-12:15
Presentation
The State of Cybersecurity: Threats, Challenges and Future Trends
- Zdravko Jukić
Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, BEREC
- Zdravko Jukić
12:15-12:30
Presentation
Manipulating the Truth: Countering Deepfakes in the Age of AI-Enabled Disinformation
- Egils Rupenheits
NOD Baltic | LV
- Egils Rupenheits
12:30-13:30
Panel discussion
Identity in the Digital Age: Towards the EU Digital Identity Wallet
Moderator
- TBA
Panellists
- Kalev Pihl
CEO, SK ID Solutions | EE
- Andrius Ramoška
CEO, Soverio | LT
- Arnis Pērkons
Head of e-Services Division, LVRTC | LV
- TBA
#Business
12:00-12:15
Presentation
The Business of Cybersecurity: Trends and Opportunities
- Luigi Rebuffi
Secretary General, European Cyber Security Organisation
- Luigi Rebuffi
12:15-12:30
Presentation
From Startup to Cyber Leader: Navigating the Business Landscape
- Kirils Solovjovs
Possible Security | LV
- Kirils Solovjovs
12:30-13:30
Panel discussion
Bridging the Gap: Financial Support for SMEs in the Cybersecurity Ecosystem
Moderator
- Lauri Tankler
Head of R&D Coordination, Information System Authority (RIA) | EE
Panellists
- Urmo Keskel
Co-Founder, Phishbite | EE
- Margus Nael
Co-Founder & CTO, SoftComply | EE
- TBA
- Lauri Tankler
#Research
12:00-12:15
Opening remarks
by the Chair of the Programme Committee
- Mihails Potapovs
Head of the EU Cybersecurity Affairs Section, Ministry of Defence | LV
- Mihails Potapovs
12:15-12:30
Presentation
Cybersecurity education and workforce in Latvia: current situation and future development needs
- Rūta Pirta, Matīss Veigurs
12:30-12:45
Presentation
Challenges for small and medium-sized Baltic companies in strengthening cybersecurity in the context of hybrid warfare
- Ina Gudele, Anita Jansone
12:45-13:00
Presentation
Cybersecurity and Compliance in European Collaborative Healthcare Research: A Case Study on Acute Ischemic Stroke Intervention and Digitalization
- 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
Presentation
Internet and Human Rights. Right to be Offline
- Ilze Bērziņa
13:30-14:30
Lunch
#Technology
14:30-14:45
Presentation
From Threat to Resolution: SOC Stats You Cannot Ignore
- Povilas Kaminskas
Head of Security Operations Center, Bluebridge | LT
- Povilas Kaminskas
14:45-15:00
Presentation
6G and Beyond: Transforming Mobile Networks into Resilient, Secure Ecosystems
- Aigars Benders
Technical Director, LMT | LV
- Aigars Benders
15:00-16:00
Panel discussion
From Theory to Reality: Developing European Quantum Communication Infrastructure
Moderator
- Linas Bukauskas
Associate Professor, Vilnius University | LT
Panellists
- Uldis Tatarčuks
CEO, Tet | LV
- Evijs Taube
Member of the Board, LVRTC | LV
- TBA
- Linas Bukauskas
#Business
14:30-14:45
Presentation
Your IT Style is the Key to Choosing the Right MDR Service Provider
- Pavel Laptev
Head of Security Operations Center, NEVERHACK Estonia | EE
- Pavel Laptev
14:45-15:00
Presentation
Shaping the Workforce of Tomorrow: The European Cybersecurity Skills Framework
- Evangelos Kantas
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
- Evangelos Kantas
15:00-16:00
Panel discussion
Cyber Resilience for SMEs: Building Awareness and a Strong Security Culture
Moderator
- Evangelos Kantas
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
Panellists
- Rūta Pirta
Senior Researcher, Riga Technical University | LV
- TBA
- TBA
- Evangelos Kantas
#Research
14:30-14:45
Presentation
Practical Assessment of the SSH Services’ Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography
- Simona Zavacke, Linas Bukauskas
14:45-15:00
Presentation
Novel Photonic Integrated Circuit based Quantum Key Distribution Receiver Design
- Mursal Hamdani, Indra Bhushan Sharma, Gausia Qazi
15:00-15:15
Presentation
Navigating Security Challenges in Connected Vehicles
- Agnė Marija Bučytė
15:15-15:30
Presentation
Remotely snooping on traffic patterns using network protocols
- Kirils Solovjovs
15:30-15:45
Presentation
Dictionary Attack with Transformed Russian Words using QWERTY Keyboard Layout
- Lea Müller, Aušrius Juozapavičius, Volodymyr Okhrimchuk, Stefan Sütterlin
15:45-16:00
Presentation
Sophisticated Malware Detection through Network Flow Analysis using Feature Engineering and Machine Learning
- Martin Martijan, Virgilijus Krinickij
16:00-16:30
Coffee Break
Closing Plenary
16:30-16:55
Awards ceremony
16:55-17:10
Presentation
Ukraine's Lessons: Innovating Cybersecurity in the Midst of War
- Yegor Aushev
CEO, Cyber Unit Technologies | UA
- Yegor Aushev
16:10-17:55
Panel discussion
Cybersecurity 2050: Pioneering Innovation for a Secure Digital Future
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
- Adrian Nicholas Venables
17:55-18:00
Concluding remarks
- Rolands Heniņš
Director-General, National Cybersecurity Centre | LV
- Rolands Heniņš
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.
Venue
Speakers
Andris Sprūds
Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Monika Koroliovienė
Vice-Minister of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania
Luca Tagliaretti
Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre
Aivars Puriņš
State Secretary, Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Latvia
Mārtiņš Zemītis
Head of the European Parliament Office in Latvia
Zdravko Jukić
Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, BEREC
Luigi Rebuffi
Secretary-General, European Cyber Security Organisation
Yegor Aushev
CEO, Cyber Unit Technologies, Ukraine
Uldis Tatarčuks
CEO, Tet, Latvia
Kalev Pihl
CEO, SK ID Solutions, Estonia
Kirils Solovjovs
CEO, Possible Security, Latvia
Rolands Heniņš
Director-General, National Cybersecurity Centre of Latvia
Mihails Potapovs
Head of EU Cybersecurity Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Latvia
Andrius Ramoška
CEO, Soverio, Lithuania
Evijs Taube
Member of the Board, LVRTC, 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
Evangelos Kantas
Cybersecurity Expert, ENISA
Lauri Tankler
Head of R&D Coordination, Information System Authority, Estonia
Margus Nael
Co-Founder & CTO, SoftComply, Estonia
Arnis Pērkons
Head of e-Services Division, LVRTC, Latvia
Pavel Laptev
Head of SOC, NEVERHACK Estonia
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.
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Join us at CyberBazaar as we explore novel research, cultivate the next generation of cyber security experts, and engage in rich discussions over the future of cyber defence. Panel discussions, presentations, and an extensive marketplace all await you in Riga.
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