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WE4STARTUPS CYBERSECURITY WORKSHOP
“Safety and Business – Cybersecurity as a force driving innovation and entrepreneurship”
What are the current trends in Cybersecurity for businesses in today´s digital environment? What
challenges and opportunities does the overall digital complexity present in the field of
Cybersecurity? In what way can the government policies/legislation help advance the cybersecurity
business? What potential is there for the EU/US cooperation?
Objective:
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Stimulate expert discussion and establish cooperation between V4 countries and US in the field
of cyber security.
Present start-ups from V4 countries in the cyber security sector to the community of potential
investors and partners in the US from both government institutions and corporations.
Showcase the V4 region as a dynamic innovation ecosystem with attractive investment
opportunities using the momentum of Polish V4 Presidency and Slovak EU Presidency.
International Focus
Network Gateway
Expert Panelists
This exclusive event will
feature expert opinion
panels, networking sessions,
and partnership
opportunities to advance
cybersecurity and business
interests at home and
abroad.
Connect with government
leaders, corporate
representatives, and industry
incubators, all having the goal
of cybersecurity enhancement
through relationship building.
Join the conversation lead by
distinguished subject matter
experts, focusing on the global
policy and technical challenges
of today’s cybersecurity
landscape.
Date & Time:
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 9am – 3pm
Wednesday, March 8, time TBD
Location:
Google Washington D.C. Headquarters, 25 Massachusetts Ave NW #900, Washington, DC 20001
Program:
7. March
8:15am
9:00am
9:30am
10:30am
11:00am
12:30pm
1:45pm
Registration and open networking
Opening remarks PL + US government
representative
V4 Startup Exhibits Ten-minute presentations
by pioneering V4 cybersecurity startups with
focused insights into their unique product and
service offerings.
Break and Exhibitor Q&A
Panel Discussion: International Policy and
Cybersecurity
The way forward with policies with legislation in
the area of cybersecurity; the global character of
the cyber agenda and the link between the US
and EU.
Panel Discussion: Challenges and Resiliency
Cyber security as a force driving innovation and
entrepreneurship; current trends and challenges
in cybersecurity.
Catered Lunch and Open Networking
Catered lunch with seating available. Open
networking throughout the rest of the day.
8. March
Meeting with the representatives of the Slovak American Business and Innovation Council
(www.sabicdc.org); visit to a selected accelerator.
Panelists (TBD):
Policy:
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US Senator, International Cybersecurity Policy
Danielle Kriz, Senior Director of Global Policy, Palo Alto Networks
Col. (Ret.) Prof. Phil Lark, Executive Director, Program on Cyber Security Studies at the
George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
Georgetown University
Technology:
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ESET
V4 Exhibitor
Mach37 Accelerator
Google