Head of Security at Raiffeisen Bank
Experienced cybersecurity leader with a strong focus on ICT risk management, security and IT governance and strategic security initiatives in the financial sector. As President of the Cybersecurity Committee at the Banking Association in Bosnia and Herzegovina and an active OSCE Neretva group member, I drive regional cybersecurity advancements and mentor emerging professionals. As Chevening Fellow and Women4Cyber mentor, I’m dedicated to fostering safe digital environments and promoting diversity within cybersecurity.
Head of Customer Security Erste Bank
Hrvoje brings over 10 years of experience in online banking security and fraud prevention at one of the largest banks in Croatia. His sessions are known for their openness and practical value — sharing best practices, key statistics, and insights into the technologies they successfully use to fight fraud, all built around real-world use cases.
Director Of Information Technology at Banking Agency of the FBiH (FBA)
Mr.Sc. IT Vahidin Đaltur, IT expert with over 25 years of experience in information technologies, IT system protection and electronic data security, since 2015 a court expert witness in digital forensics, Director of Information technology division at Federal banking agencies, expert educator at Center for Education of Judges and Prosecutors FBiH.
Head of Antifraud at Zagrebačka banka - UniCredit
Head of Antifraud at Zagrebačka Banka—the largest bank in Croatia—will deliver an open and practical session on how his team tackles fraud on a daily basis. Expect real-life insights, proven strategies, and a deep dive into the technology stack that powers their anti-fraud efforts.
Solution Consultant & Fraud Expert
Lukas, an enthusiastic and seasoned fraud fighter, brings extensive experience collaborating with dozens of banks across Europe. He will share his unique insights into how fraudsters operate, the tools they use, and why it's becoming increasingly easier to become a fraudster.
Head of EMA Academy and CyberSecurity School
Raisa delivers an eye-opening session on how AI is a double-edged sword — and how cybercriminals are quick to weaponize it. She exposes five key fraud tactics powered by generative AI, from jailbreak techniques and automated phishing to real-time face-swapping deepfakes and synthetic identity scams. The presentation features firsthand OSINT examples and demonstrations of failed ethical filters.
Head of Cybercrime DivisionMinistry of Interior of Republic of Srpska
Olivije Zimonja is a cybercrime expert with extensive experience in criminal police work. He currently leads the Unit for Combating Cyber Crime at the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Srpska. He has taken part in numerous international projects and training programs with CEPOL, OSCE, and INTERPOL. As a lecturer and trainer, he regularly educates police officers and investigators across the region on cyber security and cybercrime. He is also the author of professional publications on cryptocurrencies, electronic evidence, and investigative methods in cybercrime.
Director of Cyber Security Director of Cyber Security at ZIRA
Senad, former CISO at the Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina and ex-CSO at UniCredit, brings a wealth of expertise from leading cybersecurity and risk advisory teams at PwC and Deloitte. With deep experience across the financial sector, he will not only provide valuable insights into the current fraud landscape in Eastern Europe, but also draw on his extensive career to share practical lessons and perspectives that will enrich our discussions at the Summit.
Fraud Fighter & Principal Solution Consultant
Vojtěch delivers a deep dive into the surge of scams and investment frauds, drawing on 10 years of experience helping banks fight fraud. He shares frontline lessons from the broader fraud-fighting community, exploring how psychology and technology are exploited, and why effective defense relies on collaboration, intelligence sharing, and smart, human-aware technology.
Cybersecurity Strategist | Board Advisor at NLB d.d.
An experienced CISO in financial institutions, has led major initiatives in governance, audit, and security strategy across regional banking operations. With extensive expertise in strengthening resilience and embedding security culture at the highest levels, he brings a unique perspective on today’s cyber threat landscape. In his session, he will transport the audience into a fairytale world - illustrating how only depth and diversity of defenses can withstand the storm of attacks that mirror today’s evolving cyber threats
