IDC & Trend Micro Executive Dinner
Paths to Success Among Shifting Security Paradigms
Geo-politics and the threat landscape
Geo-politics and the threat landscape – cybercrime and hacktivism continue to grow, driven increasingly by geo-political agendas and nation-state actors cooperating with criminal gangs.
In response there are powerful incentives to address geopolitical perspectives and their impact on data sovereignty, which we see are driving the take-up of on premise-data and private clouds. According to IDC’s research, the top three main benefits that sovereign cloud has brought, or could bring to an organization are:
42.7% of respondents cited data residency and data localization
44.4% of respondents cited enhanced levels of data security and privacy
35.2% of respondents cited protection against extra-territorial data requests
Why attend?
IDC’s invitation-only, complimentary, Executive Dinners are designed to be a small-scale, personal, and interactive gathering, with sufficient time for you to connect with like-minded industry peers. The structure of our event aims to be simple and effective – starting at 17:30 and ending at 21:30, with discussions being held over a three-course dinner and champagne reception.
Together with our partner Trend Micro, IDC invites you to an evening of fine wining and dining to discuss, together with a selected group of business leaders, the main themes driving the future of cyber in Europe and how to find a path to success and strong growth in a turbulent market.
Key Topics
Geo-politics and the threat landscape
Regulations and Cyber Resilience
The impact of AI on security and privacy
Agenda
Our agenda is designed to inspire, challenge, and connect. From keynote sessions with industry leaders to interactive workshops and networking opportunities, each part of the event is built to spark ideas and provide practical insights. Explore the schedule and start planning your experience.
IDC & Trend Micro Executive Dinner
One day event
Champagne Reception and Networking
IDC and Trend Micro Welcome Address
Speaker
Joel Stradling
Research Director, Security, IDC Europe
Speaker
Martin Fribrock
Country Manager, Trend Micro
Starter Courses – First Discussion Topic
Geo-politics and the threat landscape
Dessert – Third Discussion Topic
The impact of AI on security and privacy
Summary of discussions and key takeaways
Speaker
Joel Stradling
Research Director, Security, IDC Europe
Speaker
Martin Fribrock
Country Manager, Trend Micro
Networking to continue
Event close
Speakers
Joel Stradling
Research Director, Security
IDC Europe
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Joel Stradling
As research director for IDC’s European Security practice, Joel Stradling leads the content and analyst team for tracking the European security segment. His main focus area is the integration of network plus security and evolution of network architectures towards software-defined secure access.
Stradling has 20 years of experience as an analyst of international managed enterprise network and IT services. He is a regular speaker at major industry conferences talking about emerging technologies in B2B enterprise network and IT and wholesale carrier-to-carrier services. Joel is a well-known and highly regarded expert in the industry, offering insight and advice to C-level executives on technology competitive landscapes and emerging technologies, such as SD-WAN, 5G, SDN/NFV, and cyber-security.
Event Sessions
Thursday, October 16 2025 9:00 pm | Location:
Summary of discussions and key takeaways
Thursday, October 16 2025 5:50 pm | Location:
IDC and Trend Micro Welcome Address
Martin Fribrock
Country Manager
Trend Micro
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Martin Fribrock
Event Sessions
Thursday, October 16 2025 9:00 pm | Location:
Summary of discussions and key takeaways
Thursday, October 16 2025 5:50 pm | Location:
IDC and Trend Micro Welcome Address
Partner
Host Partner
Trend Micro
Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world.
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