Munich | 26 September 2024
EPIC is kicking off on September 26 with our EPIC Summit Series of bespoke events across Europe.
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What do we have in store and why should you attend?
What impact will AI have on my company’s future? What 2025 compliance trends do I need to be on the lookout for? What is the best risk posture for my business current needs and its future goals?
Turn all these questions into actionable insights and 2025 plans. How? Start by joining the 5th edition of the EPIC Summit.
We will bring together industry leaders, experts and inspiring voices to explore proven strategies for navigating complexity, foster innovation and hold steady on a successful growth trajectory. During the day, jumping from a keynote to a panel, from a meeting with one of our partners to a networking chat with a peer, you will discover how successful companies are integrating AI into their processes, safeguarding their core with resilient planning, matching privacy and cyber security to benefit their customers, employees – and yes, bottom lines.
Meet the experts and the people that are shaping the future of business: the extended networking sessions will grant you the chance to ask directly our experts for guidance on your next business moves.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity: register for EPIC Summit and start planning for the future, now.
What topics will be covered?
AI: from buzzword to reality
AI is here to stay and evolve with your companies and your needs. What are some implementation dos and don'ts coming from the field? What’s the experts’ and authorities’ take on Privacy and Data Management in the AI-era? Ask them during EPIC.
Compliance: not a set of rules, but your success plan
Complying to existing regulations is not a mere checklist: move beyond certifications and adopt a comprehensive approach for the future. This holistic view will streamline efforts and enhance the business's agility in adapting to market and regulation changes. What trends are shaping the compliance landscape in 2025? Ask our leaders.
Security: start managing your risks with a cost-savy approach
Whether you just got ISO certified or you are moving the first steps towards the certification, your security journey is now...starting. Assess your risks, your coping strategies and define the next steps for your information & cyber security investments. Get support from our experts.
Meet some EPIC speakers!
Patrick Münch
CISO
@ Mondoo
Patrick knows Security inside out. He is incredibly skilled at protecting and hacking every system he gets his hands on. His passion is hacking hardware and software as well as securing infrastructures. He has built one of the most successful penetration testing teams and incident response teams at SVA GmbH to increase the security level of companies to limit the impact of hacker attacks (ransomware). He joined Mondoo to utilize his years of experience and knowledge to show that with the help of Mondoo, customers can be more protected from cybersecurity threats.
Stefan Hessel
Head of Digital Busines
@ reuschlaw
Stefan Hessel, LL.M., is Salary Partner and Head of Digital Business at the law firm reuschlaw in Saarbrücken. He advises companies and the public sector on complex issues in the areas of data protection, cyber security and IT law. He is also a certified data protection officer (TÜV), a certified ISMS auditor according to ISO/IEC 27001 (ICO) and a lecturer at the German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer. His mission: legal certainty in the digital world.
Thomas Regier
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
@ DataGuard
Thomas Regier is the co-founder and co-CEO of DataGuard, where he oversees the commercial, sales, and management strategies. Over his 12-year career, Thomas has gained valuable experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, and Tech entrepreneurship, with expertise in finance, investment banking, and GTM (Go-to-Market) strategies.
Thomas holds degrees in Business Management, Politics, and Economics from esteemed institutions, including St. Gallen (BA, BA), Cambridge (MPhil), Columbia, and Harvard (MPA), which have contributed to his well-rounded understanding of various aspects of the business world. His passion for business and policies has led him to co-found DataGuard alongside Kivanç, and together, they lead the company with dedication and vision.
Kivanç Semen
Co-Founder and Co-CEO
@ DataGuard
Kivanç Semen is co-founder and co-CEO of DataGuard, where he leads the Company’s product strategy. Kivanç’s educational background is rooted in Business Informatics (B.Sc.) and Industrial Engineering (M.Sc.), having studied at the prestigious Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and having further developed his passion for data protection and IT security at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid.
Kivanç has been a driving force behind data protection, IT security, and digital transformation for over a decade, having personally supervised more than 100 clients as a qualified Data Protection Officer (DEKRA). Kivanç has always been a tech enthusiast; he started his journey as a programmer and independent IT consultant at a young age. At 17, he founded his own consulting firm GEKES, and ever since 2010 he has been a technology entrepreneur.
An EPIC Agenda
Welcome reception
Founder’s Welcome
Thomas Regier
Co-Founder and Co-CEO @ DataGuard
NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act & Co. – What to expect in 2025?
Networking break
Our Cybersecurity path to success
Patrick Münch
CISO @ Mondoo
Break
Next Level Cybersecurity Management – Your enhanced Security journey with DataGuard
Kivanç Semen
Co-Founder and Co-CEO @ DataGuard
Transition break
Bus drive to Oktoberfest
Tables at Weinzelt
Networking
Enjoy some hot coffee, fresh snacks, tasty food and most of all the company of experts and peers from the industry. During the day, we’ll have multiple breaks to foster the conversations that matter most for your business: ask the experts, get a tip from the peers, liaise with DataGuard’s managers and partners. To wrap up in style, we’ll celebrate with a party at Oktoberfest, a must-go for your Munich trip: book your ticket while supplies last.
EPIC
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5th
EPIC Summit
85+
speakers since 2021
1,000+
attendees since 2021
