Navigating the Future of Cybersecurity and Digital Investigations: Challenges, Best Practices and New Technologies
The DFC is one of the leading digital forensics events in Europe.
We cover all aspects of the discipline, including blockchain forensics, cyber investigations, AI and ML exploitation, fraud detection, AML/CTF, threat intelligence, and incident response.
ATTRACTED 300 PARTICIPANTS FROM 15+ COUNTRIES
FEATURED 20+ DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS INCLUDING FBI AND HSI
OFFERED MORE THAN 10 EXPERT-ORIENTED WORKSHOPS COVERING AML, RANSOMWARE, DARKNET INVESTIGATIONS, AND MORE
THE DFC IS ORGANISED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINISTRY OF INTERIOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. THIS COLLABORATION IS A TESTAMENT TO OUR SHARED VALUES AND OBJECTIVES, AMPLIFYING OUR IMPACT ON GLOBAL CYBERSECURITY AND DIGITAL FORENSICS.
WE HAVE PREPARED AN EXCLUSIVE LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS, INCLUDING CHRISTOPHER WONG, SPECIAL AGENT AT THE FBI WHO LED THE INVESTIGATION THAT RESULTED IN THE LARGEST US GOVERNMENT SEIZURE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY TO DATE, AND ADI ALBOCHER, HEAD OF THE NATIONAL CYBER CENTER AT THE ISRAELI POLICE.
THE CONFERENCE IS ACCREDITED WITH 14.4 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) CREDITS BY THE ASSOCIATION OF CERTIFIED FRAUD EXAMINERS (ACFE), OFFERING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ACFE MEMBERS TO FULFILL THEIR ANNUAL CPE REQUIREMENTS.
THE EVENT WILL HOST HIGH PROFILE REPRESENTATIVES FROM BOTH PUBLIC SECTOR - INCLUDING LAW ENFORCEMENT, DEFENCE AND JUDICIARY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR - INCLUDING FINANCIAL SERVICES, CONSULTING, CYBERSECURITY.
01 Growing complexity and occurrence of fraudulent activities.
02 Lack of awareness about cyber threats.
03 Insufficient capacities in private and public sectors to fight cybercrime.
04 High demand for digital forensics tools and expertise.
05 Need for continuous training and education in digital forensics.
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We will dedicate an entire day to blockchain forensics and analysis, exploring advanced demixing techniques, cross-chain cryptocurrency tracing over bridges, and the best data sets and tools for blockchain investigations.
Learn how to recognize and fight against deepfakes, misinformation, automated hacking, AI-generated phishing attacks, and sophisticated social engineering approaches.
We will dedicate an entire day to blockchain forensics and analysis, exploring advanced demixing techniques, cross-chain cryptocurrency tracing over bridges, and the best data sets and tools for blockchain investigations.
Learn how to recognize and fight against deepfakes, misinformation, automated hacking, AI-generated phishing attacks, and sophisticated social engineering approaches.
Explore cutting edge software solutions for comprehensive fraud detection and gain insights from the field experts to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AML/CTF.
Get familiar with attackers Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and find right tools for collecting, sharing and analyzing this data.
Learn from first responders and get familiar with the latest tools and methodologies in incident response.
Explore cutting edge software solutions for comprehensive fraud detection and gain insights from the field experts to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AML/CTF.
Get familiar with attackers Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and find right tools for collecting, sharing and analyzing this data.
Learn from first responders and get familiar with the latest tools and methodologies in incident response.
The Digital Forensics Conference is not only one of the largest cybercrime combating organizations in Europe, but it also features experts from leading companies and government bodies worldwide.
Supervisory Special Agent at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Expert Forensic, Internal Audit, and Compliance Services at KPMG
Vladimir has fifteen years of professional experience in Big 4 as financial consultant, with specialization in forensics. Acting as head of Forensic, Internal audit and compliance services within KPMG Belgrade, with close collaboration with KPMG Forensic practices across Central and Eastern Europe. His expertise ranges from proactive services (compliance reviews, fraud risk management, design and implementation of internal controls), to integrity due diligences and dispute advisory. He is passionate about conducting forensic investigations of fraud and misconduct within companies, where he leads multidisciplinary teams of tax/accounting/legal experts and data analytics and forensic technology teams, in order to align results from traditional and digital workstreams into factual finding to be presented as a deliverable, with careful considerations who is the user (Internal company use, Whistleblowers/fraud victims, Regulatory bodies or Public Authorities).
Head Public Prosecutor at Special Prosecution Office for High Tech Crime of the Republic of Serbia
Head of the National Cyber Center, Israel Police
Adi Albocher is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over two decades of experience in intelligence and cyber operations. Since joining the police in 2001, she has held roles in data analysis, and SIGINT. From 2020 to 2022, she led the SIGINT section at the National Police Academy, training officers in SIGINT and cybercrime techniques. Currently, as the Head of the National Cyber Center since April 2022, she supports police units in internet crime investigations.
AI Safety Researcher (Ex OpenAI & Google DeepMind)
Matija Franklin is an interdisciplinary AI Safety researcher with extensive experience in both academia and industry. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD from University College London (UCL). With over 35 academic publications, Matija has collaborated with top AI labs, including OpenAI and DeepMind, leading projects on AI safety evaluations, benchmarks, and improving preference elicitation in RLHF. His research on AI Manipulation and General-Purpose AI Systems has also been incorporated into the EU AI Act.
Chairman of the Money Laundering Committee in the Central District of the Israel Bar Association
Former head of the economic department in the cyber unit of the Israel Prosecutor's Office, specializes in handling cases related to money laundering and terrorist financing involving crypto-currencies in the State of Israel. During his tenure, he oversaw investigations conducted by law enforcement authorities in Israel, which resulted in the seizure of virtual currencies worth millions of shekels and the imposition of penalties on wallet holders. Actively participates in various committees of the Israel Bar Association that focus on preventing money laundering and tax evasion in the field of virtual currencies. Currently, serves as co-chairman of the Money Laundering Committee in the Central District of the Israel Bar Association.
Director of Services at Group-IB Europe
Ex-Researcher in Cognitive Science, University of Oxford
Philip Moreira Tomei trained as a cognitive scientist at the University of Oxford, specializing in Cognitive Linguistics and dynamical systems. He has collaborated with scholars from SERI MATS on technical model evaluations for AI systems and contributed to EU policy design in partnership with the OECD. In 2023, he co-founded the NGO Pax Machina, which focuses on integrating AI risk into financial markets. Philip's work centers on developing tools and policy interventions that promote the safe and ethical integration of emerging technologies. He actively participates in AI standardization efforts and explores the intersection of sustainable finance and responsible AI. His policy initiatives support democratic processes across London, Washington D.C., and Brussels.
CEO and Head of Investigations at Archibald Intelligence
Stanoje Rnić is a Belgrade-based criminal investigator specializing in cybercrime, with a focus on cryptocurrency scams, ransomware, and advanced hacking operations. Born in Belgrade during the Yugoslav wars, Stanoje developed a passion for computers and gaming at a young age. By the age of 11, he started experimenting with BNC and eggdrop chat bots on IRC, which eventually led him to launch his first business in the gaming industry. Today, Stanoje is the CEO and Head of Investigations at Archibald Intelligence, a agency specializing in cybercrime investigations, and serves as the president of the Archibald Initiative, a digital forensics NGO dedicated to raising awareness and building capacity in digital forensics. He also co-founded the Blockchain Forensics Forum, the first event of its kind in Southeast Europe, and the Digital Forensics Conference, one of Europe's largest conferences in the field. He graduated from the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies in Belgrade, a top forensic science institution in the Balkans, where he sharpened his investigative skills through internships at the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs. Stanoje is a recipient of the U.S. State Department's YTILI Fellowship for European leaders in innovation. In 2024, he will spend time in several U.S. cities, deepening his expertise in cybercrime investigations.
Vice President, ACFE Serbia
Sanja Ugrčić Pavlović is a digital and financial markets professional with expertise in risk management, compliance, fraud investigations, and AML/CFT. She previously served as Director of "Excellent3," Serbia’s first Web3 and Blockchain Supercluster. Sanja has extensive experience working in Big Four firms and has been involved in developing financial policies, particularly in the digital solutions and financial technology sectors in Serbia. She has held key roles as Head of Risk and Head of Compliance at Serbia's first cryptocurrency exchange platform, one of the country's most successful FinTech companies. In these roles, she collaborated with public institutions such as the National Bank of Serbia, the Securities Commission, and the Ministry of Finance, helping to shape licensing and operational processes under the country's new FinTech regulatory framework. Sanja is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and serves as Vice President of the Serbian chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), maintaining an active membership in both the Serbian and global ACFE communities.
Team Leader for Cybersecurity & SOC at Unicom Telecom
Vladimir Petrovic is an experienced engineer with over 20 years of expertise in systems engineering, specializing in cybersecurity and networking solutions. Currently holding the position of Team Leader for Cybersecurity & SOC at Unicom Telecom d.o.o. Serbia, his role encompasses team management, project coordination, and performance monitoring. Previously, Vladimir served as a Consultant at the same company, where he was deeply involved in security operations, client advisory, and pre-sales activities. His tenure at Saga d.o.o. Serbia saw him in various leadership roles, including Director of Security Solutions, where he successfully launched a new department and spearheaded major projects that included designing and implementing security solutions for significant industry players. Vladimir holds a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication from Belgrade University and has obtained numerous certifications including CCIE Security, CISSP, CCSP and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer. He is an active member of ISACA, contributing as a speaker at various conferences and a writer for industry publications. His skills are complemented by strong leadership abilities, critical thinking, and a proven record of managing complex network environments and delivering innovative solutions that enhance business operations and security.
Chief Inspector of the Service for Combating Cybercrime at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Serbia.
Nenad Bogunović is a Police Major and Chief Inspector at the 24/7 Contact Point for combating cybercrime within the Service for Combating Cybercrime at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Republic of Serbia. An international expert in OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and internet abuse cases, he has extensive experience in cybercrime, internet misuse prevention, and anti-terrorism efforts. Bogunović has worked for the Belgrade Police Directorate, focusing on armed robbery and later, led initiatives for preventing the misuse of the internet for terrorism. Since 2023, he has been part of the Service for combating cybercrime. He is a recipient of four Minister of Internal Affairs awards and a frequent trainer at conferences by international bodies like the Council of Europe and OSCE.
Lead Investigator Analyst at Crystal Intelligence
Andrii Sovershennyi is an experienced analyst specializing in data analysis and market research with over six years in the IT industry. Currently based in Kyiv, Ukraine, he works as an analyst at a prominent IT company. Andrii holds a Master’s degree in Enterprise Economy from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and has prior experience at Nielsen, where he focused on market research and competitor analysis. He is skilled in data analysis and market research, with a background in writing economic articles and participating in knowledge-sharing lectures.
Senior Business Development Manager for Cybersecurity at Comtrade System Integration
VP of Strategy @ Tenderly
Ivan Bjelajac is the Vice President of Business Development at Tenderly. He is the co-founder of Digital Forensics Initiative Archibald and the co-founder of Blockchain Forensics Forum Belgrade. He also serves as a Partner & Board Member at Attic42, where he assists founders in areas like business strategy, execution, fundraising, networking, investor relations, and go-to-market strategy. With over 20 years in the tech industry, he started as an engineer and later became a serial entrepreneur. He has been involved in six successful startup exits between 2012 and 2022. He contributed to building Devana Technologies – one of the most successful Serbian tech companies at the time – as an early employee, then COO and later CEO. Their product ManageWP was acquired by GoDaddy, which was GoDaddy’s first European acquisition and led to him becoming the Operating Director for GoDaddy Europe. A number of people who worked at Devana Technologies went on to become entrepreneurs themselves and started their own companies. Some of them also joined the Web3 revolution. After leaving GoDaddy, Ivan became Co-founder and CEO of MVP Workshop, one of Europe’s pioneering blockchain product development companies where he worked hands-on with leading projects in the space. Ivan has been named 2018 EY innovative entrepreneur of the year, and one of the “30 under 30” most successful Serbian entrepreneurs in 2011. Ivan is a partner and board member at Serbian Venture Network, and he was a startup mentor at Google Launchpad, Founder Institute, StartIT Startup Academy, ICT Hub, and EKOF Startup Centar, and he is currently an active angel investor at Business Angels group organized by Digital Serbia Initiative.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead at DynaRisk
Milivoj Rajic is a cybersecurity expert with over 20 years of experience. For the past eight years, he has led the Threat Intelligence Team at DynaRisk, specializing in detecting emerging threats, identifying threat actors, and incident response. With a previously background in both military electronic warfare and cyber security, Milivoj is renowned for his work in protecting companies, particularly in the banking, financial, insurance and technological sectors. His worts have been featured in world magazines and has been awarded several times for his work as an ethical hacker by the world's leading companies highlighting his impact in the cybersecurity landscape. Milivoj is a Liaison Member of the FIRST. the FIRST is the premier organization and recognized global leader in incident response.
Head of FIN-CSIRT @ Association of Serbian Banks
Darko Šehović is a passionate information and cyber security expert with over 20 years of experience across diverse IT roles, culminating in specialization within cyber security projects. He has led pioneering efforts like establishing ISAC communities, creating the first sectorial CERT, and guiding high-profile organizations through implementation of various international security standards. His owns several top industry certifications, complemented by a series of complex projects that define his distinguished career and unique blend of experience and expertise.
COO of AMLBot
Started career in traditional compliance (ex - Deloitte). Now is a Chief Operating Officer at a blockchain analytics & complaince provider AMLBot.