Cybersecurity
Next IT Security Nordics: October 2026
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.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 22 October 2026
- Organiser
- Next IT Security
- Expected attendance
- 150
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Fostering Effective Collaboration Among Stakeholders
- Navigating Regulatory Changes and Technological Advancements
- Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across the Nordic Region
On stage
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
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Hobo
Kungsträdgården
At Six
Downtown Camper by Scandic
Grand Hôtel
Sheraton Hotel
Bank
Lady Hamilton Hotel
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