Decoding the AI demand: What your business units aren’t telling you

Artificial Intelligence is being widely embedded in daily business operation of many companies worldwide. Yet, much of its adoption happens outside formal oversight. Across industries, business units are experimenting with AI tools and models on their own terms, often without involving security leaders. This “shadow AI” can deliver short-term efficiency but also bypass governance, introduce compliance gaps, and create unforeseen vulnerabilities.

This interactive webinar brings together two senior industry voices for a candid, executive-level conversation on AI’s dual impact: the opportunities it offers for building stronger defences, and the risks it silently introduces. You will hear first-hand how leading organisations identify and address shadow AI and how high-performing security teams are already using AI to strengthen resilience and gain a strategic edge.

Why Attend

Gain practical insights into the dual impact of AI on security
Learn how to detect and govern shadow AI before it becomes a crisis
Discover real-world strategies to leverage AI for resilience and threat prevention
Network with senior security leaders ahead of the main conference
Speakers

Samir Aliyev
Founder & CEO, Swiss Cyber Institute
Programme Director of CAS “Data Protection Officer” and CAS “Cyber Security for Executives” at the University of St. Gallen. Former cybersecurity training expert for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Africa, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Currently a PhD researcher in AI in Education at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Andy Schneider
Chief Security Officer EMEA Central, Palo Alto Networks
Over two decades in IT and cybersecurity, specialising in Cloud Security, Zero Trust, DevSecOps, Identity Security, and modern resilience. Former Group CISO at TX Group and SRG SSR, with leadership roles at T-Systems and Lacework. Serves as an advisor to Swiss VCs and cybersecurity startups. Holds CISSP, CISM, CRISC, C-CISO, and ISO27001 LA certifications.

Reserve your spot today and gain a competitive advantage in understanding AI’s real impact on your security posture.

Location
Zoom