Agenda
Conference Schedule
8:00am - 8:30am
8:30an - 8:40am
Opening Address: Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Business
Why leaders must own cybersecurity as a core business priority.
Franklyn Butler, CEO Cable Bahamas Ltd.8:30an - 8:40am
8:40am - 8:45am
Welcome Remarks: Defending Our Digital Borders
Cybersecurity as the cornerstone of national economic strength.
Hon. Michael Halkitis, Min. of Economic Affairs8:45am - 8:50am
Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Kemba Walden
David Slatter, Vice President and Group Head of Investments, RF Bank & Trust
8:45am - 8:50am
Theme 1: The Global Threat Landscape
8:50am - 9:35am
Keynote Speaker: Navigating the Cybersecurity Landscape in 2025 & Beyond
Presented by: Kemba Walden, Former Acting U.S. National Cyber Director, President of the Paladin Global Institute
9:35am - 10:05am
The State of Cybersecurity in the Bahamas
An overview of the current cybersecurity landscape in the Bahamas and the new National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Presented by: Sametria Mckinney, National Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Director, Bahamas9:35am - 10:05am
10:05am - 10:30am
Case Study: From Chaos to Control – Surviving an Infrastructure Attack
A real-world incident: the breakdown, the recovery, and the lessons.
Presented by: Godphey Sterling, National Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) Director, Jamaica10:30am - 10:40am
Morning Break
10:30am - 10:40am
Theme 2: Cybersecurity as National Security
10:40am - 11:10am
Panel: The Role of Government: Are We Ready for Cyber Armageddon?
A candid discussion on the government’s critical role in safeguarding national security and economic stability in the face of escalating cyber threats
Panelist:
Wayde Watson, MP, Parliamentary Secretary
Pablo Palacios, Program Officer ITU
Carlon Bethell, Captain Communications Branch,RBDF
John Rolle, Governor, Central Bank of the Bahamas
Moderator: Jeffery Beckles11:10pm - 11:40pm
Securing Critical Infrastructure: Our Greatest Vulnerability
How attacks on national infrastructure can ripple through economies.
Presented by: Stig Ravdal, President & CEO, Ravdal
11:10pm - 11:40pm
11:40am - 12:15pm
Beyond the Breach: Building a Cyber-Resilient Disaster Recovery Strategy
Building a cyber-resilient disaster recovery strategy to ensure rapid response, minimal downtime, and business continuity amid cyber threats.
Presented by: Craig McLellan, CEO ThinkOn
12:15pm - 12:45pm
Bridging the Gap: How Governance and Risk Management Drive Cybersecurity Success
Explores how strong governance and risk management practices can bridge the gap between compliance and true cybersecurity resilience.
Presented by: Shakera Johnson, Director of Information Security, Cable Bahamas Ltd.
12:15pm - 12:45pm
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Networking Lunch
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Crisis in Real-Time: A Live Cybersecurity Simulation
Step into a simulated breach: test your strategy, decision-making, and speed.
Presented by: Dr. Bright Gameli, CEO Cyber Guard Africa Ltd.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
3:00pm - 3:30pm
AI vs. AI: When Machines Defend and Attack
How artificial intelligence is both our strongest ally and greatest threat.
Presented by: Leslie Fook, Director of AI & Automation INCUS Ltd.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
From Awareness to Action: Transforming a Nation’s Cybersecurity Mindset
Insights from a successful national security awareness initiative, focusing on engagement, impact, and lessons learned.
Presented by: Dr. Kristel de Nobrega, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Centrale Bank van Aruba
3:30pm - 4:00pm
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Ransomware Reality Check: Pay, Protect, or Prepare?
Actionable insights to ensure your organization never becomes a victim.
Presented by: Larry Clinton, President, Internet Security Alliance (ISA)
4:30pm - 4:40pm
Afternoon Break
4:30pm - 4:40pm
4:40pm - 5:30pm
Panel: Leadership Lessons from the Cyber Trenches
Leaders share battle-tested strategies to build a cyber-resilient culture.
Panelist:
Dion Bethel, President & CFO ADP Ltd.
Simon Fell, Founder of the AUKUS Caucus, and is Director of Fraud and Financial Crime at Fullbrook Strategies
Nestle Moullan, Risk Assurance Director, PwC
Tamrat Yossef, Intcomex
Moderator: Dwayne Davis, Chief Information Officer, Cable Bahamas Group5:30pm - 5:32pm
Vote of Thanks
Appreciation to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees for their contributions, insights, and support in making this summit a success
Charnette Thompson, VP of B2B, Cable Bahamas Group
5:30pm - 5:32pm
5:32pm - 5:34pm
Closing Remarks
A recap of the day’s insights, key takeaways, and a forward-looking vision to inspire continued action in cybersecurity.
John Gomez, CEO, ALIV
Join us as we embark on a journey to unleash resilience in the cyber world. Together, let’s explore innovations and strategies that will strengthen our collective cyber defense and pave the way for a safer digital future.
The Summit
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601-8911 (Nassau)
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Securing the Future
Navigating Cyber Challenges In Business
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 20TH, 2025
ATLANTIS, PARADISE ISLAND
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