Tech Circle Special Security In The Ai Cyber Nexus

Tech Circle Special: Security in the AI–Cyber Nexus

PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way governments, businesses and institutions operate. Across sectors such as finance, maritime, energy, logistics and public services, AI-enabled technologies are creating new opportunities for productivity and growth while reshaping the nature of cyber risk.

In an increasingly interconnected and AI-enabled environment, cyber incidents are no longer merely technical issues. They present strategic risks to business continuity, financial performance, reputation and trust.

As AI amplifies existing threats and introduces new vulnerabilities, governments and businesses face a common challenge: How can they harness the opportunities of AI while ensuring that security, governance and trust remain central to digital transformation?

What Participants Will Gain

  • An overview of the evolving cyber threat landscape, including emerging risks and AI-driven attack trends
  • Insights into practical frameworks and public-private mechanisms that businesses can adopt to strengthen cyber resilience and governance

PROGRAMME

TimeProgramme Item
4:30 PMRegistration and welcome
5:00 PMIntroduction

  • Pratyush Rao, Telenor Asia
  • Leonard Opitz Stornes, NBAS President
5:05 PMScene-setting presentations

  • Christian Heggen, Cybercrime Intelligence Coordinator, INTERPOL
    Christian Heggen
  • Kristian Berntzen, Vice President, DNB
    AI vs. AI: The New Frontline of Cyber Defence
    Kristian Berntzen
  • Manish Periwal, Senior Security Engineer, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
    Manish Periwal
5:45 PMPanel discussion and Q&A

  • Moderator: Manisha Dogra, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Telenor Asia
    Manisha Dogra
  • Bjørn R. Watne, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), INTERPOL
    Bjørn R. Watne
  • Frankie Shuai, Vice President of Information Security, Bitdeer
    Frankie Shuai
  • Kristian Berntzen, Vice President, DNB
    Kristian Berntzen
  • Manish Periwal, Senior Security Engineer, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
    Manish Periwal
~6:20 PMClosing remarks

  • Anette Moseid, Executive Director, NBAS
6:30 PMNetworking reception

EVENT DETAILS

Date and Time:

Wednesday, 30 September 2026, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM

Venue: Telenor, 1 Wallich Street, #28-01 Guoco Tower Singapore 078881

Tickets: NBAS members and guests: Complimentary 

Register early, as seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
 

CONTRIBUTORS

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Christian Heggen

Cybercrime Intelligence Coordinator, INTERPOL

Bjørn R. Watne

Bjørn R. Watne

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), INTERPOL

Frankie Shuai Short

Frankie Shuai

Vice President of Information Security, Bitdeer 

Manish Periwal Nbim Techcircle2026

Manish Periwal

Senior Security Engineer, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)

Kristian Berntzen Techcirclespecial

Kristian Berntzen

Vice President, DNB

Manisha Dogra

Moderator
Manisha Dogra

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Telenor Asia

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Leonard Opitz Stornes
NBAS President

ORGANISERS

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