InfoCons Consumer Protection for Cybersecurity – Sorin Mierlea , President of InfoCons , attends the third day of Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2026 – BCC 2026

Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, attends today, 22 October 2026, the third and final day of the Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2026 – BCC2026, an international event dedicated to cybersecurity and cyber resilience, taking place at HALO Events Center in Bucharest.

The final day of the conference is held under the theme “Partnership, Investment and the People – Who Will Build the Future” and focuses on cooperation between the institutions responsible for managing cyber incidents, the investments required to develop Europe’s cybersecurity industry, the strengthening of the skills base and the training of the professionals who will contribute to building a secure digital future.

Agenda – Day 3, 22 October 2026

08:00–09:00 – Registration and welcome coffee

09:00–09:20 – Fireside 6: “The Intelligence You Don’t See: Why Cyber Threat Intelligence Starts Where Security Visibility Ends”

The session analyses how modern cyber threat intelligence can identify the intentions of malicious actors before an incident occurs and how artificial intelligence is changing the speed and mechanisms of cybercrime.

Speakers:

• Shawn Loveland – CEO, Resecurity;
• Ștefan Bucur – Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst, Romanian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

09:20–09:30 – Peek Preview 4: “Securing the Modern Enterprise: Deloitte & Netskope in Action”

The demonstration presents solutions for protecting data and securing access to cloud applications and modern workplaces through the implementation of Zero Trust principles.

Speaker:

• Cristian Stancu – Senior Manager, Deloitte.

09:30–10:15 – Panel 9: “Who Owns the Response? Civilian, Military, Law Enforcement and Intelligence Perspectives on Cyber”

The panel analyses the responsibilities of civilian authorities, military structures, law enforcement agencies and intelligence services in managing major cyber incidents, as well as the mechanisms required for effective cooperation.

Speakers:

• Otto Elmgart – Head of Unit, National Cyber Security Centre Sweden;
• Virgil Spiridon – Head of Cybercrime Programme Office, Council of Europe;
• Thomas W. Rondeau – Principal Director for FutureG, U.S. Department of Defense;
• Adrian Ion Duță – Senior Advisor, Defense and Security, KPMG Romania;
• Pavel Popescu – Vice-President, National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications.

10:15–10:30 – Keynote 4

Speaker:

• Nedim Baytorun – CEO, Vodafone Romania.

10:30–11:15 – Panel 10: “Funding the Future: Investment, Innovation and Europe’s Cybersecurity Industrial Base”

The panel analyses the investments required to develop Europe’s cybersecurity industry, ECCC programmes, the role of national competence centres, venture capital, public procurement and the strengthening of European capital markets.

Speakers:

• Ana-Maria Bușoniu – General Director, National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre – NCC-RO;
• Mustafa Isik – Chief Technologist for Sovereignty, AWS;
• Alexia Papadimitriou – Senior Research and Innovation Manager, DIGITALEUROPE;
• Luca Tagliaretti – Executive Director, European Cybersecurity Competence Centre;
• Joanna Świątkowska – Secretary General, European Cyber Security Organisation.

11:15–11:30 – Surprise Moment

11:30–11:50 – Coffee Break

11:50–12:05 – Keynote 5: “Building Europe’s Cyber Industrial Base: The ECCC’s Mandate, Progress and the Road Ahead”

The keynote presents the progress made by the ECCC in funding research, supporting industry and developing international partnerships, as well as Europe’s priorities for the coming period.

Speaker:

• Luca Tagliaretti – Executive Director, European Cybersecurity Competence Centre.

12:05–12:50 – Panel 11: “Skills, Talent and Growth: Closing the Human Gap in European Cybersecurity”

The panel addresses the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, the adaptation of university and vocational programmes, reskilling opportunities for professionals from adjacent fields, the participation of women and underrepresented communities, and the contribution of the Cyber Skills Academy.

Speakers:

• Dragoș Ionică – Offensive Security Lead, Deloitte Romania;
• Fabio Di Franco – Cybersecurity Expert, ENISA;
• Francesco Zacchetti – Country Manager, Adecco Romania;
• Svetlana Schuster – Acting Head of Unit, European Commission;
• David Timiș – Senior Fellow in AI Governance, Global Governance Institute.

12:50–13:05 – Keynote 6: “Building Pro-Worker AI”

The keynote presents an artificial intelligence model designed to strengthen professional skills, expand the talent pool and support the development of a secure European digital future.

Speaker:

• David Timiș – Senior Fellow in AI Governance, Global Governance Institute.

13:05–13:25 – Fireside 7: “Cyber Resilience in the Age of Intelligent Warfare”

The session addresses the ability of organisations to absorb the effects of incidents, maintain critical operations and recover rapidly in a context in which cyberattacks are becoming faster, more automated and increasingly AI-enabled.

Speakers:

• Dan Cîmpean – Director of the Romanian National Cyber Security Directorate;
• Gabriel Mihai Tănase – Partner, Cyber Services, KPMG.

13:25–13:45 – Awards Ceremony

The ceremony recognises relevant contributions and initiatives supporting the development of the cybersecurity ecosystem.

13:45–14:00 – Closing of Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2026

The conference concludes with remarks by:

• Andreea Scarlat – Chairwoman of BCC2026.

The participation of Sorin Mierlea, President of InfoCons, in the third day of Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2026 reflects the organisation’s commitment to protecting consumer rights in the digital environment and supporting cooperation between public authorities, specialists, businesses, international institutions, academia and civil society.

Strengthening cybersecurity and cyber resilience is essential for protecting personal data, preventing fraud and increasing consumer confidence in digital services and technologies.

Signature: InfoCons Consumer Protection for Cybersecurity Department