# Next IT Security Nordics: October 2026

- Dates: 22 October 2026
- Location: The Grand Hôtel in Stockholm, Sweden, Stockholm, Sweden
- Organiser: Next IT Security
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 150

## About

The Next IT Security Nordics conference series stands as a cornerstone event for advancing cyber defense initiatives throughout the Nordic region. This annual gathering brings together professionals from public institutions, private enterprises, and the financial sector, creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and knowledge exchange. The conference is structured to provide leaders with the latest strategies and tools required to address the rapidly evolving landscape of digital threats and regulatory demands.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://nextitsecurity.com/nordics-october-22-2026/)
- [Registration](https://nextitsecurity.com/attendees/)

## Topics

- Fostering Effective Collaboration Among Stakeholders
- Navigating Regulatory Changes and Technological Advancements
- Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across the Nordic Region

## Speakers

- Osama Taha, Business Information Security Officer (BISO), INTERPOL
- Dan Cristian Ungureanu, Lead of Cyber Exercises, NATO CCDCOE
- Björn Eriksson, Section Head, National Cybercrime Center, Noa, Polismyndigheten
- Geert Baudewijns, Cybercrime Negotiator
- Linda Avad, CISO, Alecta
- Monika Kullberg, Sandvik Group
- Johanna Parikka Altenstedt, Acting Head of Cybercenter and the Digital Security Unit, RISE
- Henrik Tholsby, CISO, Danderyds sjukhus
- Johan Thulin, Cybersäkerhetsstrateg, Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner
- Thea Sogenbits, CISO, Estonian Tax and Customs Board
- Reljo Saarepera, Programme Director, Estonian Public Procurement Center
- Victor Pettersson, CISO, Sokigo
- Gabriele Dauriz, Security Product Manager, TRATON Financial Services
- Ricardo Bergvall, CISO, Travel Clearings
- Sandip Wadje, BNP Paribas
- Surinder Lall, Head of Cyber Governance, Risk and Compliance, dmg media
- Payam Razifar, Information Security Specialist, Bravida
- Vikram Jeet, Alleima
- Magnus Järnhandske, Chief of Cyber Security Operations, Asurgent
- Ph.D. Girish Agarwal, Vaisala

## Where to stay

- **Hobo**: 210 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://hobo.se/)
  - Phone: +46857882700
- **Kungsträdgården**: 210 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelkungstradgarden.se/)
  - Phone: +46 8 440 66 50
- **At Six**: 240 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelatsix.com/)
  - Phone: +46857882800
- **Downtown Camper by Scandic**: 280 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.se/hotell/sverige/stockholm/downtown-camper-by-scandic)
  - Phone: +46851726300
- **Grand Hôtel**: 380 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.grandhotel.se/)
  - Phone: +4686793500
- **Sheraton Hotel**: 390 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stosi-sheraton-stockholm-hotel/overview/)
  - Phone: +4684123400
- **Bank**: 400 m from the venue
- **Lady Hamilton Hotel**: 410 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecollectorshotels.se/en/lady-hamilton)
  - Phone: +46850640100

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/next-it-security-nordics-october/