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Nordic CISO Community
Inner Circle

11 September 2025 | Grand Hôtel Stockholm

11 September 2025
Grand Hôtel Stockholm

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Join Nordic's top CISOs 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 CISOs today:

Integrating AI in Cybersecurity for Enhanced Risk Management

Modernizing Security Operations

Evolving CISO Roles for Strategic and Operational Resilience

Nordic CISO Governing Body


The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Mirela Bønløkke

Energinet
CISO

Lars Falch

Novo Nordisk
CISO, Global information Security

Torstein Gimnes Are

Norsk Hydro
CISO

Antero Päivänsalo

Neste
CISO

Agenda


11 September 2025

16:30 - 17:30  Executive Networking Reception

17:30 - 18:30  Discussion Topics

AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Resilient Enterprises

Marc Hofmann headshot

Marc Hofmann

CSO

Nordea

Dennie Karlsson headshot

Dennie Karlsson

Group CISO

Dustin Group

Sebastian Mabillon headshot

Sebastian Mabillon

CISO

Bunker Holding Group

Marcus Berglund headshot

Marcus Berglund

CISO

SEB

With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity has remained a critical concern for organisations. The integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for CISOs. Security leaders are tasked with the dual challenge of harnessing AI to strengthen security measures while defending against AI-powered attacks.

This requires a strategic approach that involves continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organisation. By effectively incorporating AI into their cybersecurity frameworks, CISOs can not only protect critical assets but also empower their organisations to innovate securely in the digital age.

Steering the AI Ship Through its Evolution

  • In what ways can CISOs collaborate with other stakeholders to develop 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 CISOs ensure that AI governance protocols are aligned with ethical standards and regulatory requirements?
  • How does the integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies affect the roles and responsibilities of the cybersecurity workforce?
  • How can organisations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI, and what role do CISOs play in this transformation?

18:30 - 19:00  Networking Break

19:00 - 20:00  Summary Discussion & Dinner

20:00 - 21:00  Social Hour

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