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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:

  • CyberBazaar Hackathon (for students) | 3-4 December 2024 | on-site, University of Latvia House of Science, Riga, Latvia

  • CyberBazaar International Research Conference | 5 December 2024 | on-site at Atta Centre, Riga, Latvia

  • 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

Venue

Speakers

Andris Sprūds

Andris Sprūds
Minister of Defence of the Republic of Latvia

Roberta Metsola

Roberta Metsola
President of the European Parliament

Luca Tagliaretti

Luca Tagliaretti
Executive Director of the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre

Luigi Rebuffi

Luigi Rebuffi
Secretary-General, European Cyber Security Organisation

Zdravko Jukić

Zdravko Jukić
Co-Chair of the Cybersecurity Working Group, BEREC

Mārtiņš Zemītis

Mārtiņš Zemītis
Head of the European Parliament Office in Latvia

Zane Petre

Zane Petre
Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia

Yegor Aushev

Yegor Aushev
CEO, Cyber Unit Technologies, Ukraine

Uldis Tatarčuks

Uldis Tatarčuks
CEO, Tet, Latvia

Kalev Pihl

Kalev Pihl
CEO, SK ID Solutions, Estonia

Liudas Ališauskas

Liudas Ališauskas
Director, National Cyber Security Center of Lithuania

Rolands Heniņš

Rolands Heniņš
Director-General, National Cybersecurity Centre of Latvia

Mihails Potapovs

Mihails Potapovs
Head of EU Cybersecurity Affairs, Ministry of Defence, Latvia

Lauri Tankler

Lauri Tankler
Head of R&D Coordination, National Cyber Security Center of Estonia

Ieva Ilves

Ieva Ilves
Adviser to the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine

Kirils Solovjovs

Kirils Solovjovs
CEO, Possible Security, Latvia

Audrius Ramoška

Audrius Ramoška
CEO, Soverio, Lithuania

Evijs Taube

Evijs Taube
Member of the Board, LVRTC, Latvia

Henrik Uustalo

Henrik Uustalo
Co-founder & CEO, Phishbite, Estonia

Sandis Osmanis-Usmanis

Sandis Osmanis-Usmanis
Co-founder & CTO, Handwave, Latvia

Gatis Bažbauers

Gatis Bažbauers
Vice-Rector for Research, Riga Technical University, Latvia

Rūta Pirta

Rūta Pirta
Senior Researcher, Riga Technical University, Latvia

Linas Bukauskas

Linas Bukauskas
Associate Professor, Vilnius University, Lithuania

Adrian Nicholas Venables

Adrian Nicholas Venables
Senior Lecturer, Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia

Ivars Ijabs

Ivars Ijabs
Member of the European Parliament

Ingrīda Tauriņa

Ingrīda Tauriņa
Head of the Executive Director's Office, ENISA

Evangelos Kantas

Evangelos Kantas
Cybersecurity Expert, ENISA

Margus Nael

Margus Nael
Co-Founder & CTO, SoftComply, Estonia

Krišjānis Feldmans

Krišjānis Feldmans
CTO, Possible Security, Latvia

Anna Õuekallas

Anna Õuekallas
Head of eID Department, Information System Authority, Estonia

Arnis Pērkons

Arnis Pērkons
Head of e-Services Division, LVRTC, Latvia

Kristo Karu

Kristo Karu
Head of Infrastructure and Cloud Services, Primend, Estonia

Pavel Laptev

Pavel Laptev
Head of SOC, NEVERHACK Estonia

Matīss Veigurs

Matīss Veigurs
System Analyst, Ministry of Defence, Latvia

Povilas Kaminskas

Povilas Kaminskas
Head of SOC, Bluebridge, Lithuania

Egils Rupenheits

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 →

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