EVENT

Trust & Resilience in the Digital Economy

27 May 2026 | National Bank of Romania, Bucharest

In an era where digital systems underpin economies, institutions, and societies, trust has become a strategic asset and resilience a fundamental requirement. Cyber threats are no longer isolated technical incidents; they are catalysts for financial instability, reputational damage, geopolitical tension, and loss of public confidence. Artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and hyper-connected ecosystems are accelerating both innovation and risk, forcing organizations to rethink how trust is built, measured, and protected in the digital economy.

The CIO Council Cybersecurity Forum 2026, hosted at the National Bank of Romania on 27 May 2026, brings together senior business leaders, CIOs, CISOs, regulators, and policymakers to address this new reality. This year’s forum focuses on how organizations can move beyond traditional cybersecurity approaches toward trustworthy AI, cyber resilience by design, identity-centric security, and robust governance models. Special attention is given to AI-driven disinformation and deepfakes as instruments of geopolitical influence, market manipulation, and trust erosion—challenges that now sit firmly at the intersection of cybersecurity, leadership, and national resilience.

Through high-level keynotes, strategic panels, and executive discussions, the forum will explore how enterprises and public institutions can strengthen digital trust, ensure operational continuity, and navigate regulatory and geopolitical complexity. More than a technical event, the CIO Council Cybersecurity Forum 2026 is a strategic platform for decision-makers committed to safeguarding the stability, credibility, and resilience of the digital economy.

Key Themes

Trustworthy AI & Autonomous Cyber Defense
How organizations can safely deploy AI-driven security, balancing automation, explainability, and human accountability while defending against AI-powered attacks

Zero Trust & Identity-Centric Security for the Digital Economy
Evolving Zero Trust architectures to protect hybrid, cloud, OT, and AI-enabled ecosystems where identity and data define the new perimeter

Cyber Resilience as a Business Imperative
From prevention to survival: embedding cyber resilience into business continuity, crisis management, and executive decision-making

Regulation, Governance & Board Accountability in Cybersecurity
Turning NIS2, DORA, and the AI Act into frameworks for trust, resilience, and strategic leadership rather than compliance checklists

AI-Driven Disinformation, Deepfakes & Geopolitical Trust Erosion
How nation-states, cybercriminal networks, and influence operations weaponize synthetic media to manipulate markets, destabilize societies, undermine leadership credibility, and erode trust in democratic and economic systems

Post-Quantum Readiness & Future-Proof Digital Trust
Preparing identities, data, and cryptography today for the quantum threats of tomorrow—without disrupting current operations

Who Should Attend

CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, IT managers, Compliance leaders, Risk managers, and business executives determined to lead their organizations through the cyber threats.

Event Details

Date: May 27, 2026
Location: National Bank of Romania, Bucharest
Format: By invitation only – Request an invitation.

The future of cybersecurity is now—are you ready to defend it?

AGENDA


0900 - 0945

Registration & Welcome Coffee

 

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0945 - 1000

Opening speech

Moderator: Yugo Neumorni, CIO Council President

 

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1000 - 1025

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Speaker: Peter Green, Executive Partner, Gartner

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Speaker: , Dell Technologies

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Speaker: Petronius Secareanu, General Manager, Canon Romania

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1125 - 1150

Coffee Break 

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1150 - 1210

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1210 - 1300

PANEL 1 – From Compliance to Resilience: Operationalizing NIS2 & DORA

As NIS2 and DORA move from regulatory frameworks to operational reality, organizations across Europe are shifting from compliance-driven initiatives to building true resilience. Yet, many still struggle to translate regulatory requirements into effective governance, measurable risk reduction, and real incident readiness. This panel brings together leaders from finance, critical infrastructure, and regulatory bodies to explore what implementation really looks like in 2026—what works, what doesn’t, and whether regulation is genuinely strengthening resilience or simply increasing complexity.

Main topics:

  1. Are organizations truly more resilient today, or just more compliant on paper?
  2. What has been the hardest part of implementing NIS2/DORA: technology, processes, or people?
  3. How do boards actually measure cyber resilience beyond ticking regulatory boxes?
  4. Where do you see the biggest gap today between regulatory expectations and operational reality?
  5. Will regulation keep pace with emerging risks like AI and supply chain attacks—or is it already lagging behind?

Panelists: 

  •  Mihai Andries, CISO, BRD
  •  Cristian Rebegea, CISO, CEC Bank
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Moderator: Calin Rangu VicePresident, CIO Council Romania

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1300 - 1400

Networking lunch

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1400 - 1450

PANEL 2 – Trust Under Attack: AI, Disinformation & the New Cyber Battlefield

In 2026, cyber threats are no longer limited to systems and data—they directly target trust. AI-driven disinformation, deepfakes, and influence operations are increasingly used by cybercriminals and nation-state actors to manipulate markets, damage reputations, and destabilize institutions. This panel explores how organizations can defend not only their infrastructure, but also their credibility, leadership, and public trust in an era where truth itself can be engineered.

Main topics:

  1. If a perfect deepfake of your CEO appears tomorrow, do you have a response plan?
  2. Who owns the risk of disinformation in an organization—the CISO, the CEO, or communications?
  3. Can technology realistically detect and stop AI-generated manipulation at scale?
  4. How do you protect trust in your brand when the attack is psychological, not technical?
  5. Are we entering a phase where cyber defense must include media, perception, and influence management?

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Moderator: Bogdan Tudor, VicePresident, CIO Council Romania

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1510 - 1600

PANEL 3 – Resilience by Design: Can Organizations Survive the Next Cyber Crisis?

Cyber incidents are no longer a question of “if,” but “when”—and increasingly, “how severe.” In this environment, resilience is defined not by the ability to prevent attacks, but by the ability to withstand, respond, and recover under pressure. This panel examines how organizations can embed resilience into their architecture, processes, and leadership culture, ensuring continuity in the face of large-scale disruptions, ransomware, or systemic failures.

Main topics:

  1. In the first 24 hours of a major cyberattack, what actually breaks first—technology or decision-making?
  2. Are most organizations prepared to operate without core systems for 48–72 hours?
  3. What does “good” crisis leadership look like during a cyber incident?
  4. How do you measure resilience in a way that boards truly understand and act on?
  5. Is it time to accept that some attacks cannot be prevented—and design organizations accordingly?

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Moderator: Yugo Neumorni, President, CIO Council Romania

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1600 - 1620

CONCLUSION & Prize Raffles

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