Agenda
IT Security Summit
One day event
Registration and welcome coffee
Welcome Address & Opening
IDC Keynote Presentation
Joel Stradling | IDC
Research Director, European Security
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
Wednesday, February 18 2026 9:45 am | Location:
IDC Keynote Presentation
Host Partner Presentation
Strategy Partner Presentation
PANEL. AI, Automation and Responsible Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence and intelligent automation are redefining cybersecurity—from de-tection to decision-making. However, responsible use is essential. This panel will ex-plore how to deploy AI securely, with transparency and governance, turning innovation into trust. Discussions will cover AI-driven analytics, orchestration, automation, and eth-ical frameworks that ensure accountability across the digital ecosystem.
Fanny Y. Pérez Santiago
Global CISO, Codere
Esther Álvarez Salazar
CISO, Barceló Hotel Group
Strategy Partner Presentation
Strategy Partner Presentation
Coffee Break
Interview with End User or Expert
Tech Talk Partner Presentation
Tech Talk Partner Presentation
PANEL. Intelligent Operations and Continuous Resilience
Security effectiveness today is not measured by avoiding incidents, but by the ability to adapt and recover. This panel will bring together experts to discuss how to modernize infrastructures, consolidate platforms, and operationalize resilience. Topics include MDR/XDR, observability, cloud-native protection, and metrics to assess security maturity and performance.
Olga Forné
Global CISO, Grupo Abertis
Adolfo Hernández
CISO Sabadell Digital Director Operaciones Seguridad., Banco Sabadell
Tech Talk Partner Presentation
Tech Talk Partner Presentation
PANEL. Leadership and Culture: Building Human-Centric Cyber Resilience
Technology alone cannot ensure security without leadership, culture, and talent. This exclusive end-user panel will bring together CISOs, CIOs, and business leaders to discuss how to embed security into organizational culture, communicate risk to the board, and attract specialized talent. It will also address human risk management, awareness, and the role of leadership as a driver of digital trust.
Rafael Ceres
Global CISO, Iberdrola
Enrique Miranda
Global CISO at Ferrovial Energy and Global Head of OT Cybersecurity for Ferrovial Group, Ferrovial
Juan Montalvo
CISO, WiZink
Cocktail Lunch
Interview with Bjørn R. Watne , Global CISO, Interpol.
Bjørn R. Watne
Global CISO, Interpol
PANEL. Digital Sovereignty and Trusted Architectures
As Europe accelerates its digital transformation, sovereignty and trust have become strategic priorities. This panel will explore how organizations can balance control over data, infrastructure, and vendor relationships without sacrificing agility or interoperability. It will discuss sovereignty frameworks, Zero Trust models, and cross-border trust architectures in critical industries.