Programme

The programme for the London Conference on Cyberspace.

 
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Monday 31 October

1930 - 2130

Welcome reception for all participants at The Science Museum. Hosted by Rt Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.

Tuesday 1 November

0800 onwards  Registration

At the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

0900-1045  Launch of '#LondonCyber Interactive'

1140-1200  Welcome Address

Keynote speech by Rt Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

1200-1330  Session 1: HOPES AND FEARS

Introduced and chaired by The Rt Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Speakers:

  • Helen Clark, Administrator, United Nations Development Programme
  • Carl Bildt, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sweden
  • Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia
  • Atiaf Alwazir, Yemeni activist and researcher
  • Sachin Pilot, Minister of Communications, India
  • Joanna Shields, President, Facebook UK
  • Eric Van der Kleij, Chief Executive Officer, Tech City UK

1330-1430  Networking lunch

1430-1455  Session 2: CYBERSPACE & THE NETWORKED WORLD

Keynote speech from The Honourable Hillary Rodham Clinton, Secretary of State of the United States of America, introduced by The Rt Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

1455-1600 Refreshment Break.

Opportunity to visit #LondonCyber Interactive events including Youth Forum, UK Cyber Industry Showcase and Policing in the Cyber Age.

1600-1825  Session 3: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (1)

Chaired thematic parallel debates on five key issues of cyberspace.

Brief introductory “pitch format” interventions from leading figures followed by 15-20 minute participatory discussion.

I. Economic Growth and Development

Realising the benefits of a secure cyberspace for international economic growth and development and use of cyberspace as a prosperity multiplier. Addressing the digital divide and improving connectivity, particularly in the developing world.

Achieving the right balance between open access, to stimulate creativity and innovation, and protection of rights and privacy.

Chair: Mark Prisk MP, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Keynote speakers to include:

  • Sanjay Pradhan, Vice President World Bank Institute
  • Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Netherlands
  • James Manyika, Director and Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company
  • Mikhail Yakushev, Chairman, Russian Association of Electronic Communications
  • Yu Zhou, Vice President, Tudou.com

II. Social Benefits

Building stronger societies and communities through global access to knowledge and learning. Developing government service delivery including health, education, democratic accountability and freedom of expression. Rights and responsibilities online. Opportunities and risks for humanitarian intervention.

Chair: Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office

Keynote speakers to include:

  • President Toomas Ilves of Estonia
  • Neelie Kroes, Vice President and European Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, European Commission
  • Patrick Spence, Managing Director, Global Sales and Regional Marketing, Research in Motion
  • Helen Margetts, Director, Oxford Internet Institute
  • Speranza Ndege, Director of the Institute of Open, Distance and e-Learning, Kenyatta University

III. International Security (by invitation only)

Preventing and managing misunderstandings between states. Mechanisms for improving understanding on cyber security issues. Lessons learned from other areas of international security and conflict prevention work. Developing and applying appropriate principles of behaviour. Taking the debate forward.

Chair: Jeremy Browne, Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Speakers to include:

  • Howard Schmidt, Cybersecurity Co-ordinator, White House, USA
  • Cornelia Rogall-Grothe, State Secretary, Federal Ministry of the Interior and Federal Government Commissioner for Information Technology, Germany
  • Asoke Kumar Mukerji, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, India
  • Andrei Krutskikh, Deputy Head, Department of New Threats and Challenges, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Russian Federation
  • Patrick Pailloux, Director General, Network and Information Security Agency, France
  • Nils Melzer, Research Director of the Competence Centre for Human Rights, University of Zurich
  • Lee Hyun-Ju, Ambassador for International Security Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Korea

1835-2100  Evening networking reception

Showcasing Cyber Industry, hosted by Francis Maude MP, Minister for the Cabinet Office


Wednesday 1 November

From 0800 onwards  Registration

At the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre

0900-1030  Session 4: #LONDONCYBER INTERACTIVE: PROTECTING NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE AGAINST CYBER THREATS

The challenges and the opportunities which come from cyber space have society-wide implications which cannot be governed or managed by governments alone. The majority of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) such as energy and water supplies, transport networks, financial institutions, public services, emergency services and telecommunications providers is in the hands of the private sector. But what is their contribution to national cyber defence and security? How does the interaction between the public and private sectors affect the capacity to respond to cyber-related threats? How can this be developed and implemented effectively on the national and international stage?
Chair: Robin Niblett, Director, Chatham House

Speakers to include:

  • Matthew Kirk, Group External Affairs Director, Vodafone
  • Erik Akerboom, National Coordinator Counter Terrorism and Security, Netherlands and President Cyber Security Council, Netherlands
  • Harry van Dorenmalen, Chief Executive Officer Europe, IBM, and member Cyber Security Council, Netherlands

 

1030-1100  Refreshment Break

1100-1325  Session 5: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (2)

Thematic parallel debates on 5 key issues of cyberspace.

Brief introductory “pitch format” interventions from leading figures followed by 15 minute participatory discussion.

IV. Cyber Crime

Improving international cooperation between governments, industry and society to tackle cyber crime. Striking a balance between protection of intellectual property and access, innovation and creation of markets. Government regulation and industry self-regulation - working together to best effect. Industry development of products and services to combat cyber crime.

Improving practical international cooperation between government, law enforcement, industry and society to tackle cyber crime.  Striking a balance between protection of intellectual property and access, innovation, legislation and creation of markets. Regulation versus self-regulation and development of products and services to prevent cyber crime.

Chair: James Brokenshire MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary for Crime and Security, Home Office

Keynote speakers to include:

  • Scott Charney, Corporate Vice President, Trustworthy Computing Group, Microsoft
  • Eugene Kaspersky, Chief Executive Officer, Kaspersky Lab
  • Athalia Molokomme, Attorney General for Botswana
  • Peter Davies,Chief Executive Officer, Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP)
  • Hyeon Yu, Cybercrime Investigation Professor, Korea Police Investigation Academy

V. Safe and Reliable Access

Assuring safe and reliable access to cyberspace. Improving global interoperability. Developing resilience, protocols, technical standards and the security of networks. Promoting public risk-awareness and education in secure online behaviour, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. Ensuring lawful access for users without discrimination or interference. Protecting against abuse. Balancing regulation and self-regulation.

Chair: Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries, Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Keynote speakers to include:

  • Hamadoun Touré, Secretary General, International Telecommunication Union
  • Olivia Garfield, Chief Executive Officer, Openreach
  • Chen Lifang, Senior Corporate Vice President, Huawei
  • Roger Wilkins, Secretary General, Attorney General’s Department, Government of Australia
  • Rod Beckstrom, President and Chief Executive Officer, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

1330-1430  Networking lunch

1430-1450  Session 6: SUMMING UP

Foreign Secretary’s Statement

1500-1530  Press Briefing

1530  Conference close

 

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