Speakers

Jorge Pardeiro Sánchez, Head of Security by Design, Banco Sabadell

Jorge Pardeiro is a Global Security Architect at Banco Sabadell, responsible for the security architectures definition, best practices and security whitepapers. Previously Jorge worked for Accenture as Digital Identity Iberia lead, working on the definition and implementation of identity architectures in numerous European companies. He holds Technical degree in Systems... Administration from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos I and a MBA in Instituto de Empresas (IE). more

Jesús Abascal Santamaría, CISO, Eni Plenitude Iberia

Jesús R. Abascal Santamaría is a seasoned cybersecurity expert in legal and energy sectors with a comprehensive background in information security, compliance, and IT governance.  He is currently serving as CISO at Plenitude España, leading cybersecurity initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards since December 2023.
In addition to his... CISO role, Jesus is lecturer at University of Cantabria in Cybersecurity and collaborator of the Cátedra Universidad de Cantabria - Incibe of new challenges in cybersecurity, where he shares his knowledge and expertise.
Additionally, he is the CEO & Founder of Next Security SL, established in December 2019. In this role, he has led the company to provide top-tier security audits, penetration testing, risk management services, and compliance solutions, aligning with international standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2.
Previously, Jesús held the role of CISO at ClarkeModet for over four years, contributing significantly to the company's cybersecurity resilience. Prior to that, he served as Cybersecurity Manager and ERP Manager.
Earlier in his career, Jesús gained extensive experience in technical leadership roles, including IT Manager at InLOG Consulting.
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Dr. Marina Egea, Cybersecurity Senior Director, Santander UK

Dr. Marina Egea is Cybersecurity Senior Director at Santander UK, where she leads (Customer) Identity & Access Management across digital processes and manages a globally distributed team spanning the UK, Romania, India, and Spain. A trusted advisor to senior business and technology leaders, Marina plays a key role in shaping identity... strategy and operation that can best support business and security requirements. Since joining Grupo Santander in 2018, Marina has spearheaded secure digital transformation for cloud-native, mobile-first platforms across multiple entities. She also led the PagoNxt Global CERT, overseeing global threat response and incident coordination. Holding a PhD in Computer Science and a Licenciate Degree in Mathematics, Marina combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. She is C-CISO certified, underscoring her executive-level proficiency in cybersecurity governance. Her career spans cybersecurity innovation, mobile security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics. Marina is a published researcher in Security Engineering, a seasoned university lecturer in Spain and Switzerland, and a graduate of Oxford’s Cybersecurity for Business Leaders program.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

Fernando de Pablo Martín, Director General, Madrid Digital Office

Fernando de Pablo Martín was appointed Director General of the Madrid Digital Office in 2020. He is responsible for leading the digital transformation of the city, the digital administration, and data strategy. Responsible for the definition and execution of the digital transformation strategy of Madrid (city council and city), with a focus on technology for the... improvement of the quality of life of citizens, in the context of an environmental and inclusive strategy.  Between 2018 and 2020 he was Secretary General of Digital Administration of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation, responsible for the Strategy, common national eGovernment platforms and Digital Transformation initiatives of the Central Government.  Between 2017 and 2018 he was President of the Public Company for the Management of Innovation and Tourism Technologies (SEGITTUR) responsible for Smart Tourism Destinations (DTI) and the Tourism Intelligence System (SIT).    Fernando worked for more than a decade in the private sector before joining the Public Administration (telecommunication and urban systems sectors), as head of the Traffic and Pollution Control Centres of Madrid City Council (1983-1993).  He is also responsible for national and international strategies and reports such as DESI in the EU, UNPAN eGovernment Survey, OECD Digital Governance, amongst others. At different times of his professional life, he has been part of international working groups including the Forum on Tax Administration (e-services group), OECD e-Leaders (CIOs of OECD), CIO-Network (EU countries), GEALC (CIOs of America group), CGCC (Council of Global Cities CIOs in EU) or Eurocities.  Born in Segovia, Telecommunications Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, member of the Public Administration Corp of Information Systems and Technologies, master’s in management of Information and Communications Systems and Technologies (INAP and UPM), Executive master in Business Management from the School of Industrial Organisation (EOI) and Leadership Programme for Public Management (IESE). Diploma of Advanced Studies in Doctor of Applied Economy (UAH). In preparation of doctoral thesis.  more

Gabriel Moliné, CISO, Carrefour Spain

Gabriel Moliné is a professional with extensive experience in cybersecurity and currently serves as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Carrefour Spain. With over 20 years of experience in IT and security leadership, he has successfully led large-scale transformation programs, incident response strategies, and the implementation of corporate-level security... architectures.Gabriel specializes in aligning cybersecurity with business priorities, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and building resilient environments with a "security by design" approach. Passionate about innovation, he actively promotes the integration of artificial intelligence, DevSecOps models, and cyber intelligence into security operations.
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Jorge Lopez Hernandez-Ardieta, Global CISO, Tunstall Healthcare Group

Jorge Lopez Hernandez-Ardieta is the Global CISO in Tunstall Healthcare Group, a pioneer company with a history of 70 years delivering technology solutions and services, enabling people to live more independent and fulfilling lives in 18 countries. He is a seasoned professional and an executive with over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity and has held various... positions in both the academic and industrial sectors. During his career he has published numerous research papers in national and international journals and has participated in relevant cybersecurity conferences as keynote speaker. Dr. Lopez holds a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Technology.more

Gonzalo Brandon, Principal Security Architect, Sabadell

Gonzalo Brandon, Principal Security Architect, SabadellGonzalo is MBA and Systems Engineer with solid experience in cybersecurity, technology risk management, and IT infrastructure, and an extensive background in the financial sector. Currently working as a Security Architect (Principal) at Banco Sabadell, responsible for defining and implementing... security controls, requirements, and principles across the technological architectures of the organization projects and initiatives. Additionally, actively involved in shaping the corporate security strategy, aligning business objectives with a clear, robust, and sustainable security posture. Certified CISSP, CCSP, and PMP.more

Javier Sánchez Salas, CISO, ENGIE España

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with over 18 years of experience in cybersecurity, working with large multinational consulting firms and on projects in various private sector markets. Passionate about new technologies and with multidisciplinary training and experience, he is very active in various cybersecurity working groups and forums.

Francisco Javier Dominguez, OT Engineer, ENGIE España

Specialist in critical OT infrastructure protection. For the past two years, he has been working at Engie in Spain in OT Cybersecurity developing projects to strengthen the resilience and security of the entity's critical assets in Spain.