On February 13, the Charter of Trust hosted its annual Thematic Dinner on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. This year’s discussion focused on "Rethinking Cyber Trust: Building Resilience in the Age of AI".

Leading transatlantic voices from government, military, industry, law enforcement, and cybersecurity came together for a critical discussion on the evolving threat landscape. Key themes emerged:
o the urgent need for harmonized regulation,
o the reality that it takes networks to defend networks,
o and the recognition that energy infrastructure represents our next major cyber risk frontier as AI drives exponential growth in energy consumption.

A powerful reminder that there is no security without cybersecurity, and no cybersecurity without active cyber defense. The path forward requires accelerated standards development, stronger public-private information sharing, and moving from reactive postures to coordinated defense strategies.

We are grateful for the engaged dialogue and look forward to continued collaboration as we work together to build cyber resilience in the age of AI.

Join us for a timely and dynamic edition focused on “Digital Omnibus & Trust: What It Means for Business in Europe” kindly hosted by the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the EU on November 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM (Central European Time) for a lunch event filled with insightful discussions on cybersecurity and trust in the digital age.

With the European Commission unveiling its landmark Digital Omnibus Package just one day before, this event is your exclusive opportunity to be among the first to explore its real-world impact on business and the digital economy across Europe.

What to Expect:
Opening remarks by:
Dr. Armin Hartmuth, Director, Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union
Dr. Sumit Chanda, COO, Atos Group Security & Business Lines CISO, and Co-Chair of the Charter of Trust.

Keynote Address:
Despina Spanou, Deputy Director General for Cybersecurity and Trust, European Commission (DG CNECT), will share first-hand insights into the objectives and expected impact of the Digital Omnibus Package.

Expert Panel Discussion featuring:Moderated by Sudhir Ethiraj, Global Head of Cybersecurity Office, CEO Business Unit Cybersecurity Services, TÜV SÜD.

Despina Spanou, Deputy Director General for Cybersecurity and Trust, European Commission (DG CNECT)
Kia Slæbæk Jensen, Cyber Advisor, Permanent Representation of Denmark to the EU
Suzanne Button, Field CTO EMEA, Elastic
Tomas Jakimavicius, Director European Government Affairs, Microsoft
Yana Humen, AI and Cybersecurity Policy Manager, Government and Regulatory Affairs, IBM

Interactive Q&A: Bring your questions and join the conversation on regulatory coherence, innovation, and the future of digital governance in Europe.

Closing remarks by Maria del Pino Gonzalez-Junco, Director of the Charter of Trust

Networking Lunch: Connect with peers, policymakers, and industry leaders in an informal setting.

Why attend?
Gain first-hand insights into the EU’s Digital Omnibus Package—straight from the policymakers and experts shaping it.
Understand the immediate implications for your business and how to navigate upcoming changes.
Be part of a strategic dialogue that could influence the future of digital regulation in Europe.

The rapid expansion of EU digital regulation has strengthened security, privacy, and trust, but it has also created overlapping obligations, inconsistent timelines, and administrative complexity. The Digital Omnibus Package provides a timely opportunity to streamline these rules, ensure greater coherence, and enable businesses to focus resources on resilience and innovation rather than redundant compliance tasks.
The Charter of Trust welcomes the Commission’s initiative to harmonize digital regulations across the EU, aiming to reduce administrative burdens while maintaining high standards of security and privacy. Representing the unified views of its Partners, this paper addresses all key legislation within the scope of the Digital Omnibus and offers comprehensive recommendations. It emphasizes the need for a unified incident reporting system, risk-based notification requirements, and fair compliance processes to minimize regulatory overlap. The Charter calls for clearer liability clauses, global recognition of certifications, and stronger supply chain security.
In data regulation, the Charter advocates ensuring alignment between the rules on data intermediation services under the DGA and B2B data sharing under the Data Act and extending exemptions to mid-cap companies, all while safeguarding trade secrets. For artificial intelligence, the paper recommends a phased approach to new requirements, integrated conformity assessments, harmonized compliance templates, and clear definitions, supported by sector-specific guidance and transparent AI categorization. The Charter also encourages the European Commission to ensure that ePrivacy reform is future-proof, fosters innovation, and reflects the needs of both businesses and consumers. Finally, it recommends robust security standards and cross-border recognition for the EU Business Wallet, with industry involvement in technical standards and integration with data access systems.
Collectively, these measures are designed to foster innovation, resilience, and trust in the EU’s digital landscape, allowing businesses to thrive in a coherent and future-ready regulatory environment.