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Meri Roboci, AI Security Strategist, DWS Group

Meri Roboci is an AI Security Strategist at DWS Group in Frankfurt, where she specializes in bridging the gap between innovation, cybersecurity, and business. With a strong focus on the evolving landscape of the (gen)AI, Meri specializes in navigating the challenges of AI Security, AI Literacy, EU AI Act regulatory, and Human-AI interaction, prioritizing the secure-by... design and human-centered use of the emerging technologies. She is dedicated to exploring the broader societal implications of AI, as well as the regulations impact on innovation, particularly within the financial industry.more

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at the... Bank of England. He is contracted to Global Fund.more

Pascal Debus, Head of the Quantum Security Technologies (QST) research group , Fraunhofer AISEC

Pascal Debus is the Head of the Quantum Security Technologies (QST) research group at Fraunhofer AISEC, where he leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of quantum computing, machine learning, and IT security. He has coordinated major initiatives such as the Bavarian Competence Center for Quantum Security and Data Science (BayQS) and the QACI project within... the Munich Quantum Valley, overseeing large, multi-partner efforts to help build a secure quantum ecosystem and advance the application of quantum computing in cybersecurity. As part of his work, he drives cross-institutional research and development efforts in collaboration with the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and major DAX-listed companies. With a background spanning physics, mathematics, and business, and professional experience in both academia and industry, Pascal brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to cybersecurity and the development of secure and resilient technologies for the quantum era.more