Partner Event: 6th National Cyber Security Event 2025
We are delighted to invite you to the 6th joint national cyber security event organized by SIX, Swiss Risk Association (SRA), and the Swiss Finance Institute.
Building on the momentum of last year’s discussions, which examined AI’s dual role in both strengthening and threatening cybersecurity, the 6th National Cyber Security Event continues the conversation—shifting focus toward Switzerland’s evolving role in the international cyber landscape.
This year’s program will explore several cybersecurity topics close to all of us:
- We will get insights into the current situation in Switzerland in the context of the overall geopolitical situation, and assess the impact of AI agents on cybersecurity operations, including their practical applications and associated vulnerabilities.
- Further sessions will examine cyber risks tied to blockchain and smart contracts, and what these mean for compliance, infrastructure, and legal responsibility in the financial and tech sectors. An update on cybersecurity and data protection regulations will provide clarity on what companies need to prepare for in the months ahead.
Interested in the latest updates shaping Switzerland’s cyber resilience? This event is open to all professionals who want to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field.
Presenters
Mark Barwinski, Founder, Cyberops.ch
Sam Rehman, CISO and Head of Cybersecurit, EPAM Systems
SFI Prof. Fabian Schär, Professor for Distributed Ledger Technology & Fintech, University of Basel, and Faculty Member, SFI
Roland Mathys, Partner, Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd
Introduction by Markus Gumpfer, Chief Risk Officer at SIX and moderation by Carolin Roth, Business Moderator and Journalist.
Agenda
17:30 Doors Open – Name Tag Collection
18:00 Welcome (Markus Gumpfer, Carolin Roth)
18:05 Geopolitical Situation and its Impact on Switzerland’s Cyber Resilience (Mark Barwinski)
18:20 AI Agents and their Impact on Cybersecurity (Sam Rehman)
18:35 Cyber Risks in Blockchain and Smart Contracts (SFI Prof. Fabian Schär)
18:50 Cybersecurity and Data Protection Regulation- an update (Roland Mathys)
19:05 Panel discussion (Speakers and Carolin Roth)
19:30 Networking drinks (all)
20:30 End
More Information and Registration
Please find more information on the event program and registration on the website of Swiss Risk Association.
The event will be held in English and participation is free of charge.
National Cyber Security Events
The National Cyber Security Event is an annual event series featured by SIX, Swiss Risk Association (SRA) and Swiss Finance Institute (SFI). It is our aim to inform the public about Cyber Risk and Cyber Security developments and trends every year. You can access recordings of most of our past events from 2020 to the present here: