« AI want(s) to break free: Can the EU secure the future of cyber? »

As the European Union attempts to regulate AI, discussions rage about the pros and cons of this technology. From science fiction scenarios to the recent ChatGPT buzz, AI is undoubtedly the technology of the moment that has everyone losing their heads.

AI is complex and lies at the crossroads of numerous technologies. Seen by many as a threat, it also offers endless possibilities, with far-reaching impacts for individuals, organisations and society as a whole.

Cybersecurity is no exception, and questions abound as to the extent to which AI can improve cybersecurity or, on the contrary, spell its end. While AI can be used to strengthen the security of networks and information systems, it can also be weaponised by malicious actors to conduct cyber-attacks.

This event will mark the launch of the next FIC Agora publication which sheds light on these issues to better understand the impact of AI on cybersecurity, examining the impact of current European AI regulations on the sector. It will also set the scene for FIC 2024 (26-28 March), Europe’s flagship cybersecurity and digital trust event which welcomed 19,000 attendees at its 2023 edition, and will focus on « Ready for AI? Reinventing cybersecurity in the age of AI ».

The FIC Agora event will tackle questions such as:

• How can AI improve cyber capabilities in predicting and preventing cyber-attacks?
• How can AI mitigate the impact of a cyber-attack and improve incident response?
• Will EU regulations such as the AI Act stifle innovation and ultimately threaten cybersecurity?

Speakers at the event include:

• Monika Adamczyk, Cyberesecurity Expert at the EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA)
• Christophe Maertens, Lead & Coordinator – Blockchain4Belgium, AI Blockchain & Digital Minds Team, DG Simplification & Digitalization, BOSA: FPS Policy and Support
• Emmanuel Kahembwe, CEO at VDE (Association for Electrical Electronic Information Technologies)
• Rayna Stamboliyska, Founder and CEO: Mastering uncertainty at RS Strategy (Advisory Board Member of the inCyber Forum)
• Suzanne Mc Namara (moderator), Cybersecurity Expert at Forward Global