
DACH CIO Community
Inner Circle
9 September 2025 | JW Marriott Frankfurt
9 September 2025
JW Marriott Frankfurt
Collaborate with your peers
Join DACH's top CIOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Building a resilient cybersecurity culture in the age of AI
Driving innovation through AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions and strategies
DACH CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Harvey Ford
PartnerRe
CTO and L&H CIO

Jochen Göttelmann
Lufthansa
VP & CIO, IT Operations, Lufthansa Airlines

Ralf Werner
OGE
CIO & CDO
Agenda
9 September 2025
16:30 - 17:30 Executive Networking Reception
17:30 - 18:30 Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats
Hosted by XM Cyber

Tobias Beer
VP CISO & Technology Advisor
B. Braun Group

Gülnaz Önes
Group CIO
RWE

Ashar Javed
CISO
Hyundai AutoEver Europe GmbH.

Tilman Epha
Director of Sales
XM Cyber

Christian Gorke
CISO
Deutsche Börse
Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organisations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organisations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organisations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organisation.
- What have you seen or heard from peers about AI attacks and the responses to those attacks?
- How are organisations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
- How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organisation?
- How can organisations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and CISOs play in this transformation?
18:30 - 19:00 Networking Break
19:00 - 20:30 Summary Discussion & Dinner
20:30 - 21:30 Social Hour
Apply to Participate
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