CYSAT Asia 2026

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Anna is the founder of QuantumPrime, a deep-tech startup building entanglement infrastructure for 6G and secure space communications. Also, she co-founded and serves as executive director of the Quantum Security and Defense Working Group (QSECDEF). She is an active figure in Europe’s quantum startup scene and has been recognized with the Femtum Leap Award: Rising Star (2025) at Quantum Innovation Summit in Dubai organized by Vernewell Group, named the Top 10 Women in Engineering in Poland (2025) by Perspektywy Women in Tech and won in entrepreneurship category, and included in the Hot 10 (2025) by Quantum.Tech in Rotterdam as global leading voice in quantum. She is a committed educator and the host of the weekly ‘QSECDEF Quantum Innovation’ webinar series, where she connects emerging quantum talent with global industry trends. With experience in academia, industry, and intellectual property her work bridges science, business, and policy in the rapidly evolving quantum ecosystem.

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Blume is one of India's leading early stage venture capital firms with overall AUM of above USD 800m and was an early backer of Purplle, Spinny, Turtlemint, Cashify, Servify, Carbon Clean and GreyOrange. Arpit has been covering a variety of sectors for Blume, currently focused on ClimateTech, Electric Mobility, Logistics, Healthcare and the broader DeepTech. Over the years, Arpit has led investments into Spinny, Cashify, Battery Smart, Euler Motors, Ethereal Machines and Ati Motors, each of them leaders in their industry segments.He is amongst the most passionate people in India on enabling startups. He co-founded Headstart Network, India's largest startup community which touches more than 100,000 entrepreneurs annually. He also co-created India DeepTech, an industry alliance for promoting deeptech startups. He is a winner of Young Achiever Award from NIT Trichy, his alma mater, and was named in the 40-under-40 list by Equalifi.

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CEO of Spacetalk, the neutral platform for global space traffic coordination. Lawyer admitted to the Geneva Bar and holds a Doctorate in Law from Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne. He is a specialist in Space Law with 15 years of experience working with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the European Union (EU). During his tenure at ESA, he contributed to the development and operation of various launch systems, including Ariane 5, Ariane 6, Vega, and Vega-C. Additionally, he played a key role in providing launch services for ESA missions, such as CHEOPS, James Webb Space Telescope, JUICE, Euclid, SMILE, AEOLUS, EarthCARE, BIOMASS, ALTIUS, FLEX, Arctic Weather, IRIDE, CubeSat of FYS, and Proba 3. His expertise extends to missions of the European Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), including Galileo, Copernicus, and IOD/IOV.

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Bharat Runwal is a seasoned cybersecurity and network infrastructure leader with over 20 years of experience architecting, securing, and managing large-scale, mission-critical systems across global enterprises. He brings deep expertise in leading AI-driven security and digital transformation initiatives, with a focus on intelligent threat detection, Zero Trust networking, and resilient infrastructure design. Bharat has a proven track record of ensuring high availability, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience across complex, distributed environments. His leadership spans sectors where uptime, data integrity, and proactive security are paramount.

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Mr. McClelland has worked in a variety of executive, operations, technology, research and development, and business roles in the energy, defense, healthcare, cybersecurity, quantum and computer science industries. With industry experience at Science Applications International Corporation, SAIC, Sempra Energy for SDG&E and for Qubitekk a quantum networking company as the chief revenue officer. Currently, working with IonQ, a publicly traded quantum computer, sensing and networking company with a focus on quantum networks. Mr. McClelland was an ocean in-surf rescue boat operator and founder and Chairman Emeritus’s of the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San Diego. He holds a BA in Psychology and a MS in Computer Science.

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Emna drives CYSEC’s innovation and intellectual property strategy. She has extensive experience in managing R&D projects and a strong background in quantum systems for security applications. With a proven track record in introducing technological innovations to the market and securing multiple competitive bids in the space sector, she excels at bridging technology and business. Emna holds a PhD in Quantum Technologies from the University of Geneva and an international Master’s in Micro and Nanotechnologies from EPFL (Switzerland), INPG (France), and Polito (Italy). She is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and a holder of several patents.

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Eric Adolphe is a NASA-recognized innovator, mission-driven technologist, and Founder & CEO of Forward Edge-AI, a U.S. company advancing quantum-secure and AI-enabled defense systems for air, land, sea, and space. A former FAA engineer, he has four decades of experience developing life-protection systems at the intersection of cybersecurity, autonomy, and aerospace innovation. He is a National Inventors Hall of Fame Honoree and winner of NASA's Highest Civilian Honors for space safety technology, with solutions used in the ATLAS V rocket system. Under his leadership, Forward Edge-AI develops quantum-resistant hardware and AI-governance frameworks for defense partners like the U.S. Space Force, addressing threats from Adversarial AI. He is also the principal architect of the Tkude Spaceport Initiative in Palau, a fully sea-based, equatorial launch hub integrating secure satellite operations and AI-driven launch safety.

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Dr. James Stanger has consulted with corporations, governments, and academic institutions about cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies for over 25 years. Organizations include AWS, the University of Cambridge, HSBC, Zscaler, the UK Houses of Parliament, the Japan Ministry of Defense, the United States Department of Defense, and the Australian Signal Directorate. James is a working security analyst and penetration tester. He is a member of the Forbes Technology Council, the APUS School of IT Advisory Council, and the ATARC Future of Secure Work committee. As President of the C3, James leads the consortium of leading global cybersecurity certification bodies, which include GIAC, ISC2, CompTIA, ISACA, the IAPP, FITSI, and CertNexus. He is an award-winning educator, writer, and blogger. In addition to his work in the IT industry, he has designed globally-recognized education, certification, and badging programs.

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Juliana Lim, Executive Director – Community & Talent at SGInnovate, leads the national Deep Tech Central strategy to connect Deep Tech startups and talent with resources. Her work focuses on three key areas: expanding talent pipelines, driving partner collaboration, and developing robust data architecture. She and her team design programs that integrate development, training, and career opportunities with community engagement, tailoring them to the ecosystem's needs. Juliana also manages the organization's product and data strategy, including the Deep Tech Central platform. Previously, she held various HR roles at organizations including SP Group and the Ministry of Education. She holds a Bachelor of Economics (1st Class Hons) from Murdoch University and a Masters in Strategic Human Resource Management from the University of New South Wales

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As Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Justin leads direct sales efforts to drive growth and deliver tailored connectivity solutions for maritime customers across the region. He brings a strong background in digital transformation, having held senior roles in sales, business development, and customer success at Microsoft, Accenture, and IBM Consulting. With deep expertise in IoT, data analytics, and systems integration, Justin has worked extensively with maritime clients and other key industries—including telecommunications, manufacturing, and consumer services—applying emerging technologies such as generative AI, cloud platforms, and cybersecurity solutions. Justin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST).

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Marie Monica Sillona is a Senior Consultant with Indra Philippines and serves as the Local Liaison Officer for CopPhil, the National Copernicus Capacity Support Action Programme for the Philippines. This EU-supported program, in partnership with ESA, PhilSA, and DOST, builds national capacity to use Copernicus Earth Observation (EO) data for services like environmental monitoring and disaster resilience. With nine years of experience leading multinational teams, Monica coordinates technical and institutional efforts and contributes Philippine perspectives to regional discussions on space resilience and cybersecurity in the Asia-Pacific. She holds dual degrees in Psychology and Economics, applying a behavioral-science approach to stakeholder engagement and collaborative governance.

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Nicolas Pouymonbrat is a Technical Sales Manager with 12+ years of experience in Classical and Quantum-Safe Security (Networks & Cryptography). He currently leads the Pre-Sales activities and major customers projects at ID Quantique. His expertise spans from Telecommunications, Networking, to Information Security, where he has obtained the CISSP certification from (ISC)2 and spearheaded the deployment of ID Quantique based QKD network into IMDA’s NQSN+ project in Singapore.

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Pak Ho is a high-achieving technologist and business leader in cybersecurity with substantial experience across Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sectors. He is the first in Asia–Pacific to hold both the Certified Space Security Specialist Professional and ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert credentials. His global leadership expertise spans diverse industries, from Aerospace to BFSI. As a member of the UN Expert Community, he is a respected international speaker, presenting at major conferences like the IAEA, ISA, and ISACA events. He also founded the Asia–Pacific Workshop Series for Critical Infrastructure Protection and is a key contributor to the discourse on space cybersecurity, being the first to present at conferences such as the IAASS and International Astronautical Congress (IAC). He is set to speak at the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit 2025 and GTACS Conference 2025.

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Prasanna Ravi is the CEO and Co-Founder of PQStation and a Research Scientist at the College of Computing and Data Science, NTU Singapore. He holds a PhD in Post-Quantum Cryptography from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2023), where his work focused on protecting quantum-safe implementations on embedded devices against physical attacks. He has published widely in top-tier security venues and co-founded PQStation in 2024 to provide quantum-safe migration tools that help organizations modernize their cryptographic infrastructure and prepare for the post-quantum era.

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Robert is co-founder and CTO of SpeQtral, a Quantum Communications company specialising in satellite quantum key distribution and co-developer of the SPEQTRE entanglement-based quantum communications satellite. Satellite QKD is enabling global secured communications that are resilient against hacking by future quantum computers. SpeQtral is a spin-out company from the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore where Robert was previously a senior research fellow and satellite team lead for the SpooQy-1 CubeSat mission. SpooQy-1 launched in 2019 and successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement in space. In the same year Robert was recognised by MIT as one of ten Innovators under 35 for the Asia Pacific region.

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Sandeep Taileng is a highly regarded cybersecurity strategist and leader focused on securing the next generation of space technology. An influential member of the IEEE, he champions global, unified cybersecurity standards to ensure the resilience and profitability of the commercial space industry. He is a recognized contributor within the Cyber In Space community, advocating for immediate, standardized security measures across satellite constellations, ground stations, and communication links, making him a vital voice in securing the "Final Frontier."

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Mr Thibault VALENTIN is a Policy Officer working in the space sector in the European Commission since 2021. He is responsible for Space partnerships for Asia and the Pacific notably in the field of Earth observation in the DG for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) since 2023. Prior to that he worked in the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space on the evolution of Copernicus – component of the EU Space programme, and on EU Space Policy as Policy Assistant. Before joining the European Commission, he worked in business associations for EU advocacy and in economic diplomacy. He holds a double Master of Arts (MA) in political science (European affairs) and international relations (spe. security and defence) from the Institute of Political Science of Strasbourg.

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Tatyana is a technology leader and researcher with extensive experience in AI, cybersecurity, data, full stack software engineering and cloud architecture across different industries. Currently she is pursuing a PhD focused on cybersecurity in hybrid IoT-Satellite networks at La Trobe University. Some of her interests are in emerging technologies, Internet-of-Things and robotics, space systems and satellite communications, AI & AI agents, applied cryptography, cyber threat modelling, intrusion detection, blockchain, incident response, cloud and edge computing, space architecture, and smart cities.

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Working in the software business for almost 30 years, Andrey has been employed in various roles – from software engineer to software strategic architect – in system and application-level software development projects. For the last 20 years Andrey has been developing security software at Kaspersky. Future Technologies Department led by Andrey is busy with new cyber protecting methodology researching and developing of new technologies on that base. One of Andrey’s key current projects is the radically new secure operating system being developed as a platform dedicated to a wide range of specialized solutions where trust is of paramount importance. Another important Andrey’s project is Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity – dedicated solution to protect industrial control systems against cyber attacks.

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Ethan Seow is ISACA Singapore’s 2023 Infosec Leader, ISC2 2023 APAC Rising Star Professional in Cybersecurity, and a speaker, educator, and entrepreneur with over 11 years in the field. He is the CEO of Practical Cyber, which provides holistic cybersecurity education for both non-IT business personnel and technical training across different experience levels, focusing on real-world simulations. Currently, he is the CEO and co-founder of the Centre for AI Leadership (C4AIL), a non-profit dedicated to closing the gap in AI talent development and best practices. He is also part of the AI Security Working Group of the National AI Office (NAIO) of Malaysia and actively engages in regional talks and workshops. Ethan is a lead crew of Divison Zero (Div0), Singapore’s largest cybersecurity community, and SINCON. He has trained and placed people with organizations including Singapore’s Cybersecurity Agency of Singapore (CSA), Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), SMRT, and GSK.

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Will Howerton is the Managing Director of IQT's Singapore office, where he oversees the firm's Asian investment activity. Prior to relocating to Singapore, Will was with IQT's investment team in Menlo Park, California. He joined IQT after serving on the corporate development teams at cybersecurity leaders Zscaler and Palo Alto Networks, where he executed M&A and strategic investment initiatives. He began his career as a consultant at Good Harbor Consulting, where he helped boards of directors and executive teams develop corporate strategies to manage cybersecurity risk. Will holds a BA from Georgetown University and an MBA from Yale University.

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Margaux has been the official Master of Ceremonies at CYSAT for the past four years. With a background in political science and a family deeply rooted in the aerospace sector, she has found her passion in hosting the Master Stage sessions at CYSAT. Over the years, Margaux has brought energy and elegance to the stage, interviewing some of the most prominent figures in the industry — including Josef Aschbacher, Commander Philippe Adam, Massimo Mercati, and many others. Her unique mix of professionalism, curiosity, and charisma has made her an essential part of the CYSAT experience.

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Mr. David Koh is Singapore’s first Commissioner of Cybersecurity and the founding Chief Executive of the Cyber Security Agency (CSA) of Singapore. He is concurrently Chief (Digital Security & Technology) at the Ministry of Communications and Information. As Commissioner, he has the legal authority to investigate cyber threats and incidents to ensure that essential services are not disrupted in the event of a cyber-attack. As Chief Executive of CSA, he leads Singapore’s efforts to provide dedicated and centralised oversight of national cyber security functions. Concurrently, as Chief (Digital Security & Technology), he oversees digital security policy and technology capability development in the Ministry of Communications and Information

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Mr. Hung’s international work experience includes senior management roles with CAE Inc., Rheinmetall, ST Engineering and Flex, where he’s credited for establishing and leading their successful Advanced Innovation Centre. He also co-founded Singapore’s Space Trade organisation. Earlier in his career, Mr. Hung was in government service as Centre Director for Middle East & North Africa Operations at the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). Mr. Hung currently serves on the Board of the World Robot Olympiad Association, chairs the Asia Pacific Sub-Committee at the International Astronautical Federation, and is an Honorary Board Member at the Space Generation Advisory Council. Prior to his appointment with the National Space Office, he had served board tenures on various successful SpaceTech start-ups and provided expert advisory services to emerging space economies.

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Aviram Berg is a seasoned tech leader with over a decade of experience in AI, Data Science, and Engineering. He specializes in advanced distributed systems, data architecture, and the hands-on development of practical AI applications. In his role as CTO, Aviram is driven by more than engineering excellence — he’s passionate about building AI-powered products that fuel business growth and assembling talented teams who share a commitment to innovation. His aim is to leverage AI and data science to push boundaries, creating solutions that not only address his customers’ needs but anticipate them, shaping what’s possible for the future.