UPCOMING EVENT
Techritory 2025: Cyber Security & Resilience Workshop
The Techritory Forum, in collaboration with p-NET Emerging Networks & Verticals, will host a co-creation workshop at the 2025 event, which will be held in Riga, Latvia, focusing on Cyber Security and Resilience of Telecom Applications and Networks.
Details and Registration
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 10:30 to 16:00
Venue: ATTA Centre, Krasta Street 60, Riga, Latvia
Cost: Free (registration is, however, required and participation is on-site)
How to Register: Via the Techritory on-site registration form Registration onsite
p-NET’s Role
As co-organiser, p-NET is committed to:
- Bringing together innovators, regulators, and businesses to present and showcase practical solutions.
- Sharing expertise from our active involvement in EU-funded projects and telecommunications infrastructures and services.
- Helping to ensure that Greece – and Europe as a whole – remains at the forefront of secure, resilient network development.
Why this Workshop matters
In today’s digital era, the threat landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and the attack surface has never been wider. Ongoing policy initiatives, alongside research
and innovation efforts, are therefore crucial in Europe’s ambition towards contributing to a Trustworthy Certified Digital Valley. Cyber security and resilience certification solutions
are essential for gaining market trust, customer confidence, and competitive advantage. The rollout of 5G and beyond smart networks has further expanded vulnerabilities
across critical infrastructure such as healthcare, transportation, energy, as well as public protection and disaster relief. As a result, many of the essential services we rely on
have become more exposed than ever.
Based on the above, it is more important than ever to contribute to solutions that ensure:
- Robust security for advanced network architectures
- Resilience in the face of emerging threats – including those empowered by AI
- Certified trustworthiness in technologies used and products delivered by
businesses (especially SMEs) and public institutions - Compliance with EU regulatory frameworks, including the Cybersecurity Act, EUCC, and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act
The workshop will be delivered by representatives of four EU-funded Cybersecurity projects – NATWORK, SAND5G, CURIUM, and CUSTODES – focusing on the challenges and solutions above.
Who should attend?
This workshop is especially relevant to:
- Telecom operators, networking providers, and infrastructure vendors
- SMEs offering services or products in the telecom / network security space
- Regulators, policymakers, public authorities overseeing national or regional cybersecurity strategy
- Researchers and innovators working on network security, 5G/6G, IoT, etc.
- Anyone interested in understanding how the cybersecurity regulatory landscape is evolving, and how to meet those requirements
All projects will deliver presentations and demonstrations/hands-on sessions of their services and tools.
Presenters
Dr. Antonios Lalas is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) / Information Technologies Institute (ITI). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His research interests include computational electromagnetics, computational fluid dynamics, and particle tracing, with applications in wireless power transfer using metamaterials and the assessment of particle influence on human lungs during asthma exacerbations. He is also active in RF circuits and antenna design, RF-MEMS, tunable and angle-independent metamaterial devices and absorbers, THz technology, and graphene applications.
Prof. Paraskevas (Paris) Kitsos is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the Peloponnese and a Research Associate at the University of Patras. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Patras. His research focuses on embedded systems design, cryptographic and DSP/ML implementations, IoT security, and network security. Since 2000, he has contributed to over 20 national and EU research projects, authored more than 125 publications, and received over 2,200 citations. He is also active as a reviewer, guest editor, and committee member for leading international journals and conferences.
Kostas Poulios is a technology leader and enterprise architect with 24+ years in consulting, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Since 2021, he has been CTO at SPHYNX, shaping technology strategy, leading product development, and overseeing EU-funded projects. Previously, he spent a decade at Centrica Plc (UK) in senior roles, including Global Head of Integration, driving enterprise-wide strategies and Centres of Excellence. He began his career as an SAP consultant and has since led large-scale programs across energy, telecom, and consulting. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Brunel University London and several professional certifications.
Dr. Admir Jukan is a Project Manager at Cyber Security d.o.o. Zagreb with extensive experience as an IT consultant. He has a proven track record in the ICT industry, working with law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and research-driven projects, and has participated in multiple EU and nationally funded projects. His expertise spans ICT, business development, data governance and management, visualization, digital forensics, networking technologies, cybersecurity, and business intelligence. Dr. Jukan holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tuzla, and is highly motivated to adopt and apply emerging ICT technologies in his work.
Kristian Ravic is an IT consultant at Cyber Security Zagreb. For seven years, he served as a Senior Advisor for the City of Zagreb, supporting the preparation and implementation of EU-funded digitalization projects. His core competencies include business process management, project portfolio management, business analysis, and project quality assurance. He has actively participated in numerous initiatives and events related to startups, innovation, and technology, including Startup Factory Zagreb and Startup Grind. Kristian holds an M.Sc. in Service Leadership and Innovation Management from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree from the Faculty of Economics & Business, University of Zagreb.
Simon Bouget is a Senior Researcher in the Cybersecurity Unit at RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden), with interests in Privacy and Security for Distributed Systems, and his current focus is on the Formal Verification of communication protocols. He has been involved in several national and European projects on the topics of cybersecurity for IoT and automotive networks, and leveraging Trusted Execution Environments for cyber-secure architectures.
Prof. Nineta Polemi is a Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Piraeus and CTO/Co-Founder of trustilio BV. She previously served as a Programme Manager and Policy Officer in the European Commission DG (CONNECT H1 Unit entitled ‘Cybersecurity Technologies and Capabilities’). Her expertise includes cybersecurity management, operational risk, supply chain security, and AI trustworthiness. She holds a Ph.D. from The City University of New York, has authored 150+ publications, and has led or contributed to over 70 international, EU, NATO, and national cybersecurity projects. She also participates in standards and policy bodies, including ETSI, CEN/CLC/JTC21, and ENISA.
Panayiotis Verrios has an international career in Telecoms and IT. He holds an MSc in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens and an MSc in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA. He is currently Project Coordinator for EU-funded R&D projects, including CUSTODES, which aims to ensure the highest level of cybersecurity for external services within telecom infrastructures, and 6G-PATH, which supports the development of technologies for 6G networks. Previously, he contributed to Horizon2020 projects such as 5G TOURS and 5G HEART, focused on monitoring and validating 5G network performance, as well as the holistic border surveillance project NESTOR.
Andreas Tsigkos is a Software Developer with experience in research and European-funded projects. He currently works at Gruppo Maggioli, where he focuses on digital solutions and cybersecurity. Andreas studied at the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications at the University of Athens and is passionate about developing innovative applications that deliver real-world impact.
Christos Kargatzis is a Software Engineer at AEGIS Research, with an academic background in Electric Physics. His experience spans cybersecurity and backend development, with a focus on forensics analysis, incident detection, and code security auditing. He has contributed to several cybersecurity projects, deepening his expertise in developing secure and robust systems. Christos is passionate about leveraging his skills to build impactful and resilient technological solutions.
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