ISACA Europe Conference

At-a-glance agenda

We are hard at work designing this year’s conference program to ensure you have ample opportunities to gain knowledge, foster connections, and engage with peers. Check back for updates. All times are local.

MONDAY

13 OCTOBER

Workshop Registration

7:00 – 9:00 BST

Workshops

8:30 – 17:00 BST

TUESDAY

14 OCTOBER

Workshops

8:30 – 17:00 BST

Registration

14:00 – 17:00 BST

Welcome Reception

17:00 – 18:30 BST

WEDNESDAY

15 OCTOBER

Registration

7:30 – 17:00 BST

Opening Keynote

8:30 – 9:45 BST

General Session

10:30 – 11:30 BST

Sessions

13:00 – 17:15 BST

THURSDAY

16 OCTOBER

Registration

7:30 – 17:00 BST

Sessions

8:30 – 10:45 BST

General Session

11:00 – 12:00 BST

Sessions

13:00 – 17:00 BST

FRIDAY

17 OCTOBER

Registration

7:30 – 11:30 BST

General Session

8:30 – 9:30 BST

Closing Keynote

10:00 – 11:00 BST

WORKSHOP 1: ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) Certification Exam Prep

This ISACA Advanced in Artificial Intelligence Audit (AAIA) workshop includes a Questions, Answers, & Explanations 12-month database; review manual; and exam voucher.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies we have experienced. This technology offers new opportunities, efficiencies, and innovation as well as risks and challenges to the business community. Investments in AI are increasing and balancing the rewards, and the associated risks must be addressed by qualified professionals. Experienced IT auditors will be essential in identifying the potential and assessing the risk this technology brings.

ISACA is introducing an advanced audit specific artificial intelligence certification designed for experienced auditors- ISACA Advanced in Artificial Intelligence Audit (AAIA). This two-day workshop will provide an overview of the concepts included in this certification and requirements to qualify for this designation. Attendees can earn 16 CPEs.

Who should attend?

To qualify for AAIA, candidates must hold a CISA® certification or one of the following certifications with an IT audit or IT advisory role focus: CIA, CPA, ACCA, FFCA, Canadian CPA, CPA Australia, FCPA or Japanese CPA.

  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor from ISACA)
  • CIA (Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA))
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA))
  • ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
  • FFCA (ACCA Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA))
  • Canadian CPA (Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada)
  • CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountant)
  • FCPA (CPA Australia Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant)
  • Japanese CPA (Japanese Certified Public Accountant from the Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA))

WORKSHOP 2: ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) Certification Exam Prep

This ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) workshop includes a Questions, Answers, & Explanations 12-month database; review manual; and exam voucher.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most disruptive technologies we have experienced. This technology offers new opportunities, efficiencies, and innovation as well as risks and challenges to the business community. Investments in AI are increasing and balancing the rewards, and the associated risks must be addressed by qualified professionals. Experienced security managers will be essential in identifying the potential and assessing the security risk this technology brings.

ISACA is introducing an advanced audit specific artificial intelligence certification designed for experienced auditors- ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM). This two-day workshop will provide an overview of the concepts included in this certification and requirements to qualify for this designation. Attendees can earn 16 CPEs.

Who should attend?
Active CISM® and CISSP holders and IT professionals with proven experience in security and advisory roles and some expertise assessing, implementing and maintaining AI systems.

ISACA 2025 Europe Conference

Monday, 13 October 2025

Monday 13 October 7:30 AM UTC + 0

Workshop
WS1: ISACA AAIA Certification Exam Prep Day 1

Workshop
WS2: ISACA AAISM Certification Exam Prep Day 1

Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Tuesday 14 October 7:30 AM UTC + 0

Workshop
WS1: ISACA AAIA Certification Exam Prep Day 2

Workshop
WS2: ISACA AAISM Certification Exam Prep Day 2

Tuesday 14 October 4:00 PM UTC + 0 Tuesday 14 October 4:10 PM UTC + 0 Tuesday 14 October 4:40 PM UTC + 0

Welcome Reception

PS1: Modernizing Third-Party Risk: From Discovery to Remediation at Scale

PS2: End-to-End SAP Emergency Access & Compliance Automation

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Wednesday 15 October 6:30 AM UTC + 0

Wednesday Breakfast and Networking

Wednesday 15 October 7:30 AM UTC + 0

General Session
GS1: Choose Your Attitude: It’s Not Magic, It’s Mindset

Speaker(s): Debra Searle

Wednesday 15 October 8:45 AM UTC + 0 Wednesday 15 October 9:05 AM UTC + 0

Wednesday Morning Networking Break

PS4: Integrated Risk Management

Wednesday 15 October 9:30 AM UTC + 0

General Session
GS2: Ransomware: To Pay or Not to Pay

Speaker(s): Richard Hollis, CISM, CRISC, Robert Findlay, CGEIT, Tony Gee

Break

Wednesday 15 October 10:45 AM UTC + 0
Wednesday 15 October 11:15 AM UTC + 0 Wednesday 15 October 11:20 AM UTC + 0 Wednesday 15 October 11:30 AM UTC + 0 Wednesday 15 October 11:50 AM UTC + 0

Wednesday Lunch

PS5: Global Training Solutions

ISACA Open House

PS6: DORA Without the Bloat: Rationalizing Your ‘Compliance Tool Zoo’

Wednesday 15 October 12:15 PM UTC + 0

111: Eyes Wide Open: The Mindset of Innovative Leaders

121: More information coming soon!

131: NIS2, DORA & Others: Navigating the Deep Sea of Cybersecurity Regulations

141: The Dark Side of AI: The Trend of Trading Privacy for Protection

151: Framing the Future of Secure AI From Frontier Firms to DORA

Break

Wednesday 15 October 1:30 PM UTC + 0

112: Cyber Security, AI, and Quantum Computing: The Emerging Nexus

122: Trust in the Digital Age: Turning Third-Party Risk into Opportunity

132: From Promise to Practice: How AI is Reshaping Cybersecurity

142: Enhancing Cyber Resilience through Effective IT Audit Practices

152: Detect, Respond, Recover: The New Era of Cyber Incident Response

Wednesday 15 October 2:30 PM UTC + 0

Wednesday Afternoon Networking Break

Wednesday 15 October 3:15 PM UTC + 0

113: Is It COBIT That’s Lost Its Salt or Organizations Resist Being 'COBITized'?

123: Quantum-Ready Cybersecurity

133: Who am I: How AI Is Rewriting Truth and Trust

143: AI, ESG, and Data Protection: A Perfect Storm for Risk and Reputation

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Thursday 16 October 6:30 AM UTC + 0

Thursday Breakfast and Networking

Thursday 16 October 7:30 AM UTC + 0

211: The Quantum Apocalypse: Hype Vs Reality, and the Risks!

221: Building Digital Trust Through Regulatory Compliance

231: Dual-Edged Sword of ML/AI: Enhancing Security and Powering Cyber Attacks

241: Mastering Decision-Making: Balance Speed, Strategy, Emotional Intelligence

Break

Thursday 16 October 8:45 AM UTC + 0

212: How Trustworthy Are You? Assessing an Enterprise’s Trustworthiness

222: Deepfakes and Cookie Jars: The New Entry Points for Ransomware

232: Role of AI & Generative AI in Integrated Risk Management

242: Emerging Technology Leadership in a Rapidly Changing World

252: AI Deployment & Data Readiness: Getting ROI Through Strong Data Foundations

Break

Thursday 16 October 10:00 AM UTC + 0

General Session
GS3: A Quantum Leap in Technology-Driven Business Transformation

Speaker(s): Dr. Tapiwa Chiwewe

Thursday 16 October 11:00 AM UTC + 0 Thursday 16 October 11:05 AM UTC + 0 Thursday 16 October 11:35 AM UTC + 0

Thursday Lunch

PS7: Navigating Global Regulations and Building Cyber Resilience with Microsoft

PS8: AI Risks Are Exploding: What You Need to Know Now to Prepare

Thursday 16 October 12:00 PM UTC + 0

213: Quality Assurance and Improvement of the Audit Process

223: Data Protection Impact Assessments for Emerging Technologies

233: Your Cyber Security Career and You

243: A Positive Approach to Intentional Security Culture

Break

Thursday 16 October 1:15 PM UTC + 0

214: Unlocking the Hidden Value of Cyber Threat Intelligence

224: COBIT-Powered AI Governance: Driving Excellence & Trust

234: Global Perspectives on Third-Party AI: Lessons Learned and Best Practices

244: From Incident to Crisis: when Incidents Become Disasters

Thursday 16 October 2:15 PM UTC + 0

Thursday Networking Break

Thursday 16 October 3:00 PM UTC + 0

215: Auditing AI for Beginners: Building Confidence to Assess AI with Ease

225: The Power Couple of Privacy and Security: Safeguarding the Digital Future

235: Protecting Crypto Assets: Cybersecurity & Privacy Strategies for Web3 World

245: Privacy Considerations for Digital forensics & Incident Response on BYOD

Friday, 17 October 2025

Friday 17 October 6:30 AM UTC + 0

Friday Breakfast and Networking

Friday 17 October 7:30 AM UTC + 0

General Session
GS4: Fireside Chat: Strengthening Cyber Resilience through Policy and Regulation

Speaker(s): Beth Maundrill, Chris Dimitriadis

Friday 17 October 8:30 AM UTC + 0

Friday Morning Networking Break

Friday 17 October 9:00 AM UTC + 0

General Session
GS5: AI, Cybersecurity, and the Future of Technology: A Hacker's Perspective

Speaker(s): Keren Elazari

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