The event will feature Daniel Garnham, a leading UK cybersecurity expert, and Mag. Ivan Pridigar, from the Specialized State Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Slovenia andciate, a Eurojust asso will present the latest trends in cybersecurity and share practical experiences from both countries, focusing on challenges at the national level. Special attention will also be given to the growing role of artificial intelligence in this field.

Date: Monday, 22 September 2025
Time: 15:00–16:30
Venue: Center of Excellence in Finance, Cankarjeva 18, Ljubljana

Program:
15:00 – 15:45 | Panel discussion and presentation of best practices, moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Matej Mertik, Head of AI programs at Alma Mater Europaea
15:45 – 16:30 | Questions and answers with moderation

The event will take place in person and in English. The number of seats is limited; therefore, registration is required at: spela.rener@bscc.si

Host and Moderator: Professor Dr. Matej Mertik
Associate Professor and Head of Web and Information Technology programs at Alma Mater Europaea. He is an Associate Research Fellow at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in the Protection and Electrical Integrity group of the Technology Department, and a Visiting Professor at CERN, where he has conducted research on the application of artificial intelligence methods and developed data analytics software for the operation of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Guest Speakers:

- Daniel Garnham is an internationally recognized cybersecurity expert and founding member of the Global Online Harm Alliance. As a trusted collaborator of Interpol, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, CEELI, GIZ, and others, he has contributed to worldwide law enforcement support and security system reforms—from Africa to the United Kingdom. He also advises companies on achieving the highest information security standards under ISO 27001. His expertise combines global experience, technical knowledge, and an understanding of the legal challenges of the digital age.

- Mag. Ivan Pridigar from the Specialized State Prosecutor’s Office of the Republic of Slovenia and Eurojust associate, leads the prosecution of the most demanding cybercrime cases in Slovenia and Europe. At the event, he will share his experiences in prosecuting digital crime and highlight the challenges of cross-border and institutional cooperation.

We look forward to your participation!