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Jun 2026
  • 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • For CIO's, CISO's & ERM-leaders

Round Table: Building a resilient Europe: Digital Security and Autonomy

Round Table: Building a resilient Europe: Digital Security and Autonomy
Beyond compliance: the C-level challenge of cyber resilience


As digital threats grow in sophistication and regulatory frameworks like NIS2 and DORA take effect, safeguarding operations requires more than just checking boxes – it demands true cyber resilience. Join an exclusive roundtable designed specifically for CIO’s en CISO’s and leaders in Enterprise Risk Management.
Guided by two expert speakers from the public and private sector, we will tackle the key challenges shaping today’s security landscape:

  • Navigating NIS2 and DORA: Moving beyond compliance to build robust security strategies.
  • Defending against AI-driven attacks: Adapting to an environment of escalating, automated threats.
  • Operationalizing resilience: Practical frameworks and collaborative solutions to ensure business continuity.

This session provides an informal setting to exchange strategic insights, discuss shared obstacles, and learn from cross-sector peers on the topics above. We will also challenge you to explore a pressing final thought: the growing societal push for European digital autonomy – what choices do we truly have, and at what cost are we willing to achieve it?

Practical information:
11th of June 2026
4pm – 8 pm (dinner included)
Speaker: Bram van Altena, KLM

There are a limited number of spots. Are you interested in joining? Fill out the form below:

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Representing Highberg

Steven Debets and Christian Verhagen

Christian is a Partner at Highberg and holds a Master’s degree in International Public Management and Public Policy from Erasmus University Rotterdam and an Executive Master in Management Consultancy from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Christian has extensive experience in the fields of data, AI, and digital autonomy. He supports organizations in the responsible use of data and artificial intelligence. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and the author of “Het Profiling Kookboek”, which focuses on the use of analytics and risk profiling in the public sector. Within Highberg, he is also the founder of the Europe Office, a platform providing insights and advice on European developments in digitalization. He combines a results-driven and pragmatic approach with in-depth knowledge of the public sector and key developments in his field. This enables him to quickly understand complex challenges and translate them into concrete, actionable solutions. Want to know more? Connect with Christian on LinkedIn.
  • christian.verhagen@highberg.com
Get to know Christian
Christian Verhagen
Partner

Steven is the Highberg Partner for the cybersecurity and risk management practice. He specializes in the strategic application and implementation of information security, cybersecurity, risk management and privacy.

Steven assists organizations in implementing technologies to manage information security risks, establishing and structuring risk management governance, setting up cybersecurity frameworks, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as BIO and NIS2.
In various projects, Steven has supported organizations such as the Municipality of Utrecht, HTM, and HDI in roles such as Program Manager and CISO, helping to further professionalize information security and information risk management.
Prior to that, Steven was Product Owner for Cryptographic Services at ABN AMRO and assisted multiple organizations in procuring SOC/SIEM services.

Want to know more? Connect with Steven on LinkedIn.

  • steven.debets@highberg.com
  • 310651588927
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Steven Debets
Partner Security & Risk

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