ALWAYS EXPOSED: Leadership in a High-Risk World of Cyber, AI, & Geopolitics

Schedule

Wed, 20 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Camden Court Hotel | Dublin, DN

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When cyber, AI, and geopolitics collide, leadership is tested. An exclusive gathering for those shaping risk at the highest level.
About this Event

Final places available. Registration closing soon.


Networking Programme

Alongside the Advisory Board sessions, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with speakers, peers, and industry leaders through a series of informal networking events across Dublin.

19th May – Welcome Drinks & Meet and Greet
Join us at Bull & Castle for relaxed welcome drinks and an opportunity to meet fellow attendees ahead of the main programme.

20th May – Dinner & Drinks
Following Day 1 of the Advisory Board sessions, attendees are invited to continue the conversation over dinner and drinks at Chez Max.

21st May – Dinner & Drinks
After Day 2, we’ll gather at Café en Seine for an evening of networking, discussion, and connection in one of Dublin’s landmark venues.

22nd May – Brunch & Dublin Walking Tour
To close the week, attendees can join us for brunch followed by a walking tour of Dublin, a relaxed opportunity to continue conversations and experience the city.


Event Summary

ALWAYS EXPOSED: Leadership in a High-Risk World of Cyber, AI & Geopolitics brings together a select group of senior leaders for two days of candid discussion on the risks reshaping organisational leadership.

In an environment where cyber threats, AI disruption, financial crime, and geopolitical instability are increasingly interconnected, executives face growing pressure to navigate uncertainty while maintaining trust, resilience, and accountability.

This gathering convenes C-suite executives, CISOs, risk and compliance leaders, policymakers, law enforcement representatives, and academic experts for a series of focused sessions designed to explore the real-world implications of today’s evolving threat landscape.







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20th May 2026

🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:40 AM
VigiTrust Global Advisory Board & Industry Updates
Host: Mathieu Gorge
🕑: 09:40 AM - 10:15 AM
Latchkey AI: Tales of Unsupervised Decisions & the Case for New Control Plane
Host: Troy Leach
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AM
Fraud Has Gone Pro: What Leaders Are Up Against
Host: Darren Hodder
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
AI vs. Trust: The Next Evolution of Cyber-Enabled Fraud
Host: Jenny Holm
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
What Cannot Be Compromised: Governing Cyber Risk Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
Host: Garry Bergin
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
The CISO Retirement exposure: Who’s Next and Are They Ready?
Host: Michael Johnson
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
AI Under the Microscope: Risks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Host: Kevin Collins
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
Outpaced by Machines: The AI Skills Gap
Host: Pamela Ajogbeje
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Hold the Line: Rugby Discipline as a Cybersecurity Strategy
Host: Niall Farren
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
The Lego Effect: The Power of AI Visual Narratives
Host: Group Debate
21st May 2026

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Unlocking Capital: Funding Cyber and AI Innovation
Host: Martin Duffy
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
The Human Toll: Psychological Risk in a World of Cyber & Geopolitical Conflict
Host: Nancy Gossling
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
AI & Data Protection: 2026 Updates and What They Mean
Host: Shane Carrick
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Operationalizing Zero Trust for Continuous Compliance
Host: Una Dillon
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Beyond Deliverables: Why Judgement is the Last Differentiator
Host: Oliver Carr
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Do Once, Comply Many: Driving Efficiency Across Security
Host: Kevin Barona
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
pci in practice: real risk vs checkbox culture
Host: Johan Van Zyl
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Security blind spots you should worry about in 2026
Host: Christopher Moks
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Technology Fuelled Geopolitical Risk in the Petrodollar Era
Host: Robert Gardner
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
The Algorithmic Cold War: Power, Perception, and AI
Host: Angelika Sharygina
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
VigiTrust Global Advisory Board: It's your time to add value
Host: Mathieu Gorge
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Camden Court Hotel, Charlemont Room, Dublin, Ireland

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