CIO & CISO Think Tank

The Future of IT & Cybersecurity

Date

April 28, 2026

Location

Copenhagen, DK

Community

CIO / CISO

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Agenda

April 28, 2026
All times Central European Time
8:30 AM-9:15 AM
Registration
9:15 AM-10:00 AM
Morning Networking
10:00 AM-10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
10:50 AM-11:35 AM
Panel
Mental Fatigue, Burnout & the Human Risk Factor in Technology and Cybersecurity

Technology and Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge it’s a human one. With mounting pressure, 24/7 threats, and increasing accountability, today’s workforce is under immense stress. This leadership roundtable explores the intersection of mental wellness, organizational resilience, and insider risk. Topics include burnout detection, human error trends, building psychologically safe teams, and fostering a culture where security isn’t just enforced but owned. Learn how executives are rethinking workforce sustainability in security, with practical strategies for retention, performance, and mental clarity at every level

11:35 AM-11:55 AM
Coffee Break
11:55 AM-1:00 PM
Panel
Rearchitecting the Enterprise for Agentic AI: Control, Collaboration, and the Next Frontier of Automation

Agentic AI, autonomous systems that perceive, reason, and act with minimal human intervention is poised to redefine how work gets done. As these intelligent agents move beyond experimentation into enterprise-scale deployments, organizations must prepare to fundamentally rearchitect their digital environments.

This panel will explore how leaders can operationalize agentic AI to drive efficiency, creativity, and strategic advantage while preserving oversight, governance, and trust. Discussion topics will include designing workflows around autonomous decision-making, managing human-agent collaboration, and navigating emerging risks such as bias, security, and operational drift. Join us as we unpack what it truly means to lead in an era of intelligent, action-oriented AI and how to ensure these agents serve both your innovation goals and core business values.

Panelists
Neeraj Avasthi

Speaker

Neeraj Avasthi

Senior IT Director/ Head of Generation Digital & Technology Delivery

Ørsted

Neeraj Avasthi is a technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading enterprise platforms, cloud transformation, and AI-driven innovation across Europe and global markets. He specializes in aligning AI and digital strategies with core business objectives, overseeing portfolio prioritization, and modernizing legacy landscapes through aggressive cloud and SaaS adoption. A champion of "compliance by design," Neeraj seamlessly integrates cybersecurity and regulatory standards into scalable platform architectures. By bridging the gap between complex technical modernization and strategic business goals, he consistently delivers measurable cost reductions and efficiency gains. His expertise in vendor management and enterprise-wide platform evolution ensures that global organizations remain competitive, secure, and data-driven in an evolving digital economy.
Sheraz Javed

Speaker

Sheraz Javed

CTO

Custimoo

Sheraz Javed is a Technology, Data, and Digital Transformation professional with a proven record of turning high-level strategy into scalable execution. PRINCE2-certified and fluent across architecture, analytics, and program delivery, he specializes in designing enterprise ecosystems that unify customer, product, and operational data to drive measurable business impact. Sheraz has successfully guided global teams through complex transformation programs, modernizing platforms and elevating customer experiences at scale. By aligning people, process, and technology, he builds lasting systems where value compounds over time. His expertise spans global team leadership, intelligent automation (CDP/PIM/MDM), and rigorous execution governance. Driven by challenge and clarity, Sheraz bridges the gap between vision and implementation, fostering continuous innovation and organizational alignment to unlock performance across the enterprise.
Isabel Quintero

Speaker

Isabel Quintero

Deputy CPO/CTO

inpay

Isabel Quintero is the Deputy CPO/CTO for Inpay. Inpay is a cross-border payments company, connecting businesses and communities to a global banking network that helps them thrive. Since 2008, they've helped financial institutions, iGaming operators, corporates, NGOs and others move money to the right places quickly, easily and securely.
1:00 PM-2:05 PM
Lunch & Networking
2:05 PM-2:55 PM
Panel
Securing the Rise of Agentic AI: Trust, Control, and Resilience in Autonomous Systems

As agentic AI systems evolve from experimental tools to enterprise-grade digital workers—capable of making decisions, taking actions, and adapting in real time—they introduce a new paradigm of both possibility and risk. Unlike traditional automation, agentic AI operates with greater autonomy, raising urgent questions for security leaders: How do we ensure control? How do we manage risk when systems learn, act, and adapt independently?

This panel will explore the security implications of deploying agentic AI across business operations—from data privacy and decision integrity to real-time threat mitigation and adversarial AI risks. We'll dive into the intersection of governance, identity management, and AI observability, and how CISOs can build frameworks that safeguard both the systems and the outcomes.

Panelists
Sara Mehrabi

Speaker

Sara Mehrabi

VP Data & Analytics CDO

COWI

Sara Mehrabi is a purpose-driven leader and Data & Analytics Group Vice President with over 20 years of multidisciplinary experience across engineering, science, and organizational psychology. Having led initiatives in 23 countries, she brings a global, inclusive perspective to digital transformation and cross-cultural collaboration. Sara leads a premier team of professionals focused on unlocking enterprise data potential through robust governance, standardization, and scaled automation. By advancing deep analytics and decision intelligence, she ensures AI readiness and supports the "FutureNow" strategy through scalable, high-impact solutions. Her leadership bridges the gap between innovation and strategic execution, transforming complex data into intelligent outcomes that improve operational efficiency. Passionate about enabling impact, Sara elevates decision-making to benefit clients, colleagues, and the environment, ensuring every idea becomes a data-informed solution that drives meaningful change across the global business landscape.
Nicolas Gomez Iglesias

Speaker

Nicolas Gomez Iglesias

VP, CISO & Head of Information Security

Volvo Group

Nicolas Iglesias is a Chief Information Security Officer and senior cybersecurity executive with deep experience in cyber risk leadership, security strategy, and operating security at scale. He is currently CISO at Volvo Group. Alongside his CISO role, he brings a strong innovation and AI perspective, shaped by executive education at MIT and handson experience running innovation initiatives. Nicolas focuses on how AI and emerging technologies are transforming cybersecurity, decisionmaking, and the future role of security leadership. Background & Experience: - Senior cybersecurity executive with extensive experience serving as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in large, complex, international organizations - Leads security with a strong focus on hybrid threats, where cyber and physical attacks converge, requiring integrated security, resilience, and crisis‑management models - Deep expertise across cybersecurity strategy, cyber risk management, governance, compliance, and enterprise security operations - Proven track record of building and leading large security organizations, operating at board and executive level - Strong experience translating cyber risk into business and executive decisionmaking - Led and established innovation initiatives and dedicated innovation functions, focused on applying emerging technologies to real business and security challenges - Advanced executive education from MIT, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, innovation, and technologydriven transformation - Practical, handson experience applying AI and automation to business processes, to increase speed and business value. - Known for combining deep technical credibility with strategic and futureoriented thinking
Sabna Sainudeen

Speaker

Sabna Sainudeen

Global Director, Application Security

Carlsberg Group

Sabna Sainudeen is the Director for Application Security for Carlsberg Group. Carlsberg Group is a European brewery based in Copenhagen, Denmark. The company offers a portfolio of beer and other beverage brands.
2:55 PM-3:45 PM
Fireside Chat
The Human Side of Tech: Why Soft Skills Are the Real Superpower

In a world obsessed with digital transformation, AI, and automation, it’s easy to forget the power of human connection. But the truth is technology doesn’t lead, people do. As roles evolve and teams become more cross-functional, the ability to listen, influence, adapt, and collaborate has become just as critical as technical expertise.

Today’s CIOs, CISOs, and tech leaders are expected not only to drive innovation, but to communicate across departments, manage diverse teams, and navigate uncertainty with empathy and clarity. Emotional intelligence, storytelling, active listening, and resilience are no longer “nice to have”they’re essential for anyone leading in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment.

Nowhere is this leadership shift more relevant than in the Europe particularly in Copenhagen, a city built on creativity, reinvention, and cultural diversity. Here, the ability to connect across perspectives isn’t just a professional skill it’s a way of life. As tech and business worlds converge, Copenhagen’s unique blend of innovation and human-centered thinking offers the perfect backdrop to explore how soft skills are reshaping the future of leadership.

This session dives into why the most successful executives are blending EQ with IQ to inspire trust, build alignment, and drive lasting impact.

Panelists
Maria Christiansen

Speaker

Maria Christiansen

Head of Applied AI, Finance

TDC NET

Maria Christiansen is the Head of Applied AI, Finance at TDC NET, where she specializes in scaling deep tech products and driving digital transformation for Denmark's largest telecommunications provider. With a focus on AI strategy and product management, she has a proven record of delivering significant financial impact, including generating 250M+ DKK in cumulative cost savings through network optimization-driven initiatives. Maria has led the development of critical platforms, including a Data Marketplace and GenAI platform. Her strategic leadership is characterized by optimizing AI operational margins through the architectural migration from Cloud to On-Premise hosting and scaling internal platforms to a 200% increase in Weekly Active Users. Previously, as a Freelance Digital Consultant, she delivered SaaS software that reduced 5G rollout costs and deployed Deep Learning systems for fraud detection. Her expertise bridges commercial applications for Quantum and AI technologies across telecom and national security domains.
Jovana Maric

Speaker

Jovana Marić

Head of Onboarding, Support and IT Operations

inpay

Jovana Marić is the Head of Onboarding & Support and IT Ops for Inpay. A dynamic and solution-oriented leader, Jovana Marić brings over a decade of experience in IT operations, onboarding, support, and software engineering across global markets. Currently heading Onboarding & Support and IT Operations at Inpay, she specializes in building high-performing, customer-centric teams and driving operational excellence in fast-paced environments. Her career includes leading complex international projects - from digital identity systems in Africa to fintech in Europe - where she has streamlined processes and bridged gaps between technical and non-technical stakeholders. With a strong foundation in software development, Jovana combines technical depth with strategic vision, focusing on continuous improvement and creating scalable solutions that unlock customer value.
Sebastian Sbirna
Sebastian Sbirna

Head of Data Governance

Novo Nordisk

3:45 PM-4:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception

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