We are delighted to welcome Vincent Riou as our special guest for today’s CS2AI podcast! 

Vincent is a distinguished figure within the cybersecurity industry who has profoundly impacted the field in recent years. He is a multifaceted individual with a passion for uniting people- even tens of thousands of individuals at times, for various causes. He is a French Navy veteran, a technologist, a founder, a dedicated father, a loving husband, a culinary artist, and above all, an all-around stand-up guy! 

Vincent has a wealth of knowledge to share with us today! He joins us to discuss some pertinent cybersecurity issues and concerns and the upcoming FIC event in Montreal on October 25th and 26th.

Stay tuned for more!

Show highlights:

• The story behind the FIC Conference that took place in Lille, France, just over a year ago
• Why were the FIC events started?
• How cybersecurity is part of the fabric of every type of business organization, institution, and government body
• Vincent explains why he organizes open events focusing on those who rely on the digital transformation of the world
• Vincent talks about the OT part of the Montreal event and explains how it started
• Vincent explains what comes first when he organizes an event
• How the Montreal event will differ from the event that took place in Lille last year
• Vincent pulls back the curtain to reveal how the big conferences work and what it is like to run them
• Vincent shares his future vision for news conferences in North America

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI 

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Vincent Riou on LinkedIn

SAVE THE DATE FIC North America – October 25 and 26, 2023