Kevin Ott is a seasoned red team professional with experience running realistic attack simulations across multiple industries, helping organizations uncover vulnerabilities and strengthen their security posture. He also delivers high-impact penetration testing and red team training, including authorized preparation for the OffSec Certified Professional (OSCP), combining real-world expertise with practical instruction.

Mahdi Abdulrazak is a seasoned cybersecurity leader, investor, and Co-founder and CEO of Dawnguard, a company focused on security-by-design and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. He brings over two decades of experience in information security, including leadership roles such as Group Information Security and Risk Officer at SHV Energy and active involvement in the cybersecurity community as a board member and ECSO ambassador. Mahdi is known for backing visionary founders, shaping secure architecture innovation, and advancing proactive, people-centric approaches to cyber defense.

Ibrahim Memis is a cybersecurity leader and Director of Digitalization, AI & Cybersecurity at the BEUMER Group, where he drives strategic initiatives in cyber risk, information security, and digital transformation. With a background in software engineering and roles at Bosch, he blends technical depth with business insight to strengthen security culture and operational resilience, earning recognition such as the 2023 CIO Young Talent Award. His approach emphasizes people-centric security, visibility, and pragmatic solutions that align with organizational goals.

Rogier Fischer is a cybersecurity-focused technologist, angel investor, and co-founder of Hardian. He previously served as CTO and co-founded a technology company, where he led engineering, product development, and security-first architecture in fast-growing environments. Today, he advises and invests in early-stage companies, applying hands-on experience in building scalable, resilient technology businesses.

Dr. Max Ruhwinkel is Global CIO at Gebr. Knauf KG and an experienced technology executive with a strong track record in enterprise IT transformation, large-scale digital programs, and operating complex global IT organisations. Across leadership roles at Knauf, DMG MORI, and the Vaillant Group, he has driven ERP transformations, customer-centric IT platforms, and governance at scale. As an advisor to technology companies including revel8, he brings deep expertise in strategic IT leadership, operational resilience, and translating digital strategy into execution.

Dr. Peter Dornheim is CISO at Daimler Truck, bringing deep expertise in enterprise and global cybersecurity leadership, including building scalable security operating models and driving security priorities across international teams. With a background spanning CISO roles in industrial environments (including experience tied to companies like STIHL, SAP, and Festo) and a strong academic foundation in cybersecurity, he combines hands-on security execution, governance, and security culture to strengthen organisational resilience.

Michael Schrank is Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at adidas, where he leads global cybersecurity strategy for one of the world’s largest consumer brands. He brings deep expertise in enterprise security leadership, cyber risk management, and building scalable security organisations in complex, international environments. His work focuses on aligning security with business operations, strengthening resilience, and embedding security into large-scale digital and retail ecosystems.

Sergej Epp is Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Sysdig, where he leads cybersecurity strategy, operations, and risk management for one of the leading cloud‑native security platforms. Previously CISO at Palo Alto Networks and with senior cyber leadership experience including building global defense, forensics, and investigations teams at Deutsche Bank, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic risk and threat management across complex, international environments. In his advisory and thought leadership roles, Sergej focuses on evolving enterprise security in cloud, AI, and runtime threat landscapes.