Agenda

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CYBER DIPLOMACY (ICCD)
REGIONAL CHAPTER BAKU, AZERBAIJAN

“Regional Insights, Global Reach: Advancing the Future of Cyber Diplomacy”

Wednesday, 25 September, 2024 | 09:00-17:30, Baku, Fairmont Hotel Baku

09:00-09:30

Registration

Welcoming Coffee

                                                    09:30-09:40
                                                
                                                        Greeting of Guests
                                                    
Ilgar Musayev
Head of Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Ziyafat Asgarov
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Azerbaijan

                                                    09:40-10:20
                                                
                                                        Opening Speeches
                                                    
Elmir Velizade
Representative of the Administration of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Samir Sharifov
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dr. Farid Shafiyev
Chairman of the Board of the Center of Analysis of International Relations of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Dr. Fariz Ismailzade
Vice-Rector of ADA University

10:20-11:20

Panel 1: Global and Regional Perspectives on Cyber Diplomacy, Crafting Resilient Cyber Nations: Policies and Partnerships

Moderator: Yashar Sari

Director of the Haydar Aliyev Center for Eurasian Studies and Professor of International Politics at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Ibn Haldun University

Hear from high-level regional and international officials on how cyber diplomacy is shaping global and regional security landscapes, and the collaborative efforts needed to address common challenges. Explore innovative strategies and collaborative efforts necessary to build robust cyber resilience, emphasizing the role of governmental policies and international alliances

Global Cyber Diplomacy Initiatives
Regional Cooperation for Enhanced Cybersecurity
High-Level Diplomatic Efforts in Cyber Threat Mitigation
Innovative Strategies for Cyber Resilience
Government Policies Enhancing Cybersecurity
International Alliances and Collaborative Efforts

Dr. Claudio Palestini

Head of Science for Peace and Security, NATO

Dr. Eyup Kuntay Turmus

SPS Advisor & Programme Manager at NATO

Ramid Namazov

Prof. Nnenna Ifeanyi-Ajufo

Professor of Law and Technology at Leeds Law School

Karsten Geier

Senior advisor for cyber diplomacy at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

11:20-12:00

Networking coffee break

12:00-13:00

Panel 2: Cyber Diplomacy in Action: Case Studies and Best Practices

Moderator: Rahid Alakbarli

Acting Minister of Digital Development and Transport of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

Dive into compelling case studies and explore best practices in cyber diplomacy that have proven effective in enhancing both national and international cybersecurity landscapes

Case Studies of Successful Cyber Diplomacy Initiatives
Best Practices in Cross-Border Cyber Collaboration
Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned from Diplomatic Engagements

Chris Gibson

Executive Director of FIRST

Margareta Nikolovska

Senior Human Capital Development Expert - Country Liaison for Azerbaijan, ETF

Yasin Tokat

Ph.D. Researcher at cyber diplomacy at the University of Szeged Hungary

Salih Talay

Cyber Security Director, HAVELSAN

13:00-14:00

Networking lunch

                                                                14:00-14:45
                                                            
                                                                    Panel 3: Catalyzing Economic Growth and Engaging the Private Sector through Cyber Diplomacy
                                                                
Moderator: Dr. Najm Alotaibi
Prince Saud Al Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, Director of Qualifying Programs
Explore how cyber diplomacy can boost economic growth and emphasize the private sector's vital role in maintaining a secure digital environment. Focus on corporate responsibility and collaboration with governments to strengthen cybersecurity.

                                                                            Economic Benefits of Cyber Diplomacy
                                                                        
                                                                            Corporate Responsibility in Cybersecurity
                                                                        
                                                                            Business-Government Collaboration Strategies
                                                                        
Orkhan Sadigov
Orkhan Sadigov - Chief Information Security Officer at Azerconnect Group

Dr. Cagatay Karabat
Director at Public Certification Authority of Türkiye

Erdem Ocal
Regional Consultant at Palo Alto Networks

Javid Shahmuradov
Cyber Security and Privacy Protection Expert of Central Asia at Huawei

                                                                14:45-15:30
                                                            
                                                                     Panel 4: The fight against Deepfake and Disinformation & the role of Cyber Diplomacy
                                                                
Moderator: Dr. Elvin Balajanov
Chairman of the Board of the Association of Cybersecurity Organizations of Azerbaijan
This panel will delve into the critical issues surrounding deepfakes and disinformation, and the pivotal role of cyber diplomacy in combating these growing threats. It will explore the strategies governments and the private sector can implement to fight the spread of false information, while discussing the ethical and technological challenges in the battle against disinformation.
Key Discussion Points:

                                                                            The Impact of Deepfake Technology on Information Integrity
                                                                        
                                                                            Cyber Diplomacy’s Role in Combating Disinformation
                                                                        
                                                                            Strategies for Government-Private Sector Cooperation in Addressing Disinformation
                                                                        
                                                                            International Cooperation and Policy Frameworks for Disinformation Control
                                                                        
Tural Mammadov
Chief Information Security Officer of the Special Communication and Information Security State Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Adel Rashed Almehairi
Director of National CERT, UAE

Yavuz Emir Beyribey
CEO - DTech Cloud / CTO - Demirören Medya

Dr. Sameh Abdelrahman
Head of the Research and Technical Solutions Unit at EG-CERT