AI-Powered Cybersecurity – Opportunities and Emerging Threats

ICT leader with extensive experience in strategic and operational management in higher education. He holds an MSc and PhD in Information Systems from the University of Melbourne, Australia, and serves as Director of the E-Learning Center at the University of Bahrain. As President of ISACA Bahrain Chapter, he actively promotes best practices in cybersecurity, IS governance, and emerging technologies. A frequent speaker at local and international conferences, Dr. Ali shares insights on emerging technologies, information security, risk management, and IS governance.

Expert & Certified Professional with over 3 decades of experience in IT Audit ,Governance, Management, Security, Risk

He has held leadership roles, including serving as the President of ISACA Cairo. With extensive experience in Audit governance, risk management, and business continuity, he specializes in IT Audit, risk management, business process management, policies and procedures, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and various operational and strategic initiatives.

Cybersecurity leader and Head of the Cyber Resilience Testing Program at Zurich Insurance. A Global Ambassador for Responsible AI and an advocate for emerging cyber trends, Ramona serves as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University, where she earned the 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award.

A Board Strategic Advisor and Past President of ISACA Chicago, she has received multiple accolades, including the 2025 Technology for Humanity Award, 2023 Inspirational Leader Global Award for her “visionary leadership in advancing cybersecurity careers, empowering women, and amplifying underrepresented voices in tech.”

As the Founder of the SheLeadsTech EXPERTISE program, Ramona is committed to advancing women in tech. She is an APMG-certified instructor for ISACA certifications and a mentor for DePaul students and TechWomen. Holding multiple professional certifications (CISM, CISA, GSTRT, GCCC), Ramona is a sought-after speaker and author on cybersecurity, AI ethics, governance, digital transformation, and leadership

Experienced Information Security Professional, Engineering degree in Computer & Systems Engineering, Multinational Experience, Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) Experience, Security Consulting Pro-Bono/Paid for both NGO/NPO & Corporates, IT Audit, Pen Testing, SOC Strategic Planning & Implementation, SIEM Implementations, Cloud Adoption & Security, holding certifications vendor related/non-vendor related including (CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT), worked in multiple roles from purely technical roles, to managerial and advisory.

I am also a board member of ISACA Netherlands Chapter leading the Square Tables Committee and the Global Relations & Marketing, a volunteer role that allows me to share my knowledge and insights with other security professionals from different ISACA chapters worldwide.

A globally recognized expert in privacy, data, AI, digital ethics, and ESG, with 25 years of operational and strategic experience. Ulrika has served as EMEA and global chief privacy officer for major multinational companies and currently holds the position of Chief Privacy & Data Ethics Officer at Smarter Contracts. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director, advising startups on data strategies.

Actively engaged with global regulators, she is a European Data Protection Board advisor and a long-time advisory board member of the IAPP, where she also serves on the AI governance board. A Swedish and US-qualified attorney and New York Bar member, she has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to privacy, receiving the inaugural IAPP Hughes Leaders Award in 2022.

IT audit, cybersecurity, privacy, and risk management professional with over 20 years of experience in the industrial and banking sectors. He is the Head of IT Audit in a leading Industrial Group, driving AI and data analytics initiatives to enhance audit efficiency

ICT Expert & Certified Professional with over 3 decades of experience in IT Governance, Management, Security, Risk

Consultant with over 20 years of experience working with national and multinational companies. An international speaker and expert in emerging technologies, cybersecurity audit, risk management, and IT governance training.