Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke is a distinguished entrepreneur, scientist, and consultant, recognised globally for his expertise in cybersecurity and cybercrime.
As the founder and director of the Cybercrime Research Institute, an independent think tank based in Cologne, Germany, he has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of cyber threats and developing innovative strategies to combat them. He advises governments, organisations and large enterprises around the world on strategic, political and legal issues in the field of cybersecurity. With more than 700 speeches in over 100 countries and over 100 scientific publications, Prof. Gercke is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of cybersecurity and cybercrime.
In addition to speeches Marco conducts cyber incident simulations – interactive simulations of a fictional cyber-attack – with a “war gaming” / “serious gaming” approach, which allows the participants to check their capabilities in dealing with sophisticated attacks.
The main focus of his work is the development of innovative approaches to tackling a problem that has developed into a central problem for governments and businesses in recent years Cybercrime. Prof. Gercke’s work bridges the gap between law, technology, and governance, making him a sought-after speaker on how to achieve innovation that is both secure and trustworthy.
Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke’s multifaceted career as an entrepreneur, scientist, and consultant has significantly influenced the fields of cybersecurity and cybercrime. His innovative approaches, extensive experience, and dedication to education and consultancy have made him a sought-after expert, guiding organizations worldwide in navigating the challenges of the digital age.His lectures are clearly structured, very informative and include practical examples.
With more than 1.000 keynotes in more than 100 countries and more than 20 years of experience Prof. Dr. Marco Gercke is one of Europe’s leading experts on the opportunities and risks of digitalisation and artificial intelligence. A professor at the University of Cologne and founder of two high-tech companies in the AI-field, he combines academic depth with entrepreneurial experience in developing AI-based technologies.
As Director of the Cybercrime Research Institute, he advises governments and international organisations — including the European Commission — on the ethical, legal, and societal implications of emerging technologies. Over the past five years, his institute has contributed to the design and implementation of several high-risk AI systems within cutting-edge EU-funded research projects receiving more than €50 million in total funding.
TOPICS:
Is there a future of AI innovation in Europe? A strategic overview of how the EU’s regulatory and ethical frameworks shape the future of artificial intelligence — balancing innovation with accountability
A fireside chat how those who run things view AI – How the top decision makers in government and private sector view AI today
When AI meets Quantum Computing – the next frontier to watch
Possible focused topics:
From Risk to Resilience – How to Build Trustworthy AI in Critical Domains – Lessons from high-risk AI applications in security and law enforcement, focusing on transparency, explainability, and human oversight.