2026 Speaking Engagements: Ransomware Ecosystems, CTI and Cybersecurity Governance
2026 Speaking Engagements: Ransomware Ecosystems, CTI and Cybersecurity Governance
Abstract
In 2026, my speaking activity focuses on the connection between Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI), ransomware ecosystem analysis, dark web intelligence, cybersecurity awareness, AI governance, and enterprise security governance.
These sessions bring together my Ph.D. research on the structural resilience of cybercriminal ecosystems and my operational experience in enterprise security, with a practical objective: translating threat intelligence, governance, and awareness into better decisions, stronger communication, and more resilient organizations.
2026 Speaking Engagements
Below is an updated overview of my 2026 conference, workshop, mentoring, and training schedule. The list includes completed events as well as upcoming sessions planned for the rest of the year.
2026 Schedule at a Glance
| Date | Event | Location | Status | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | ANACI 2026 — Bolzano | Bolzano, Italy | Completed | Cybersecurity awareness and digital risk |
| May 8, 2026 | ANACI Cagliari | Cagliari, Italy | Completed | Strategic real estate cybersecurity |
| May 18, 2026 | Red Hot Cyber Conference 2026 | Rome, Italy | Upcoming | Dark web intelligence and ransomware ecosystems |
| June 11, 2026 | Digital Club / Cyber — Brainbow CISO Edition | Bolzano, Italy | Upcoming | Cyber mentoring, CISO communication, leadership |
| September 25-26, 2026 | ANACI 2026 — Brunico | Brunico, Italy | Upcoming | Cybersecurity awareness and digital resilience |
| October 15-16, 2026 | CYBEARLY Forecasting 2027 | Pescara, Italy | Upcoming | Cybersecurity, AI and digital governance forecasting |
Completed Events
1. ANACI 2026 — Bolzano
- Date: February 28, 2026
- Location: Bolzano, Italy
- Focus: Cybersecurity awareness, organizational exposure, and practical risk scenarios for professional and real estate management contexts.
- Overview: The session addressed the growing overlap between digital services, professional operations, and cyber risk. The goal was to provide a clear and practical view of how cyber threats can affect organizations that are not traditionally perceived as technology-driven, but are increasingly dependent on digital communication, online services, and data availability.
2. ANACI Cagliari
- Date: May 8, 2026
- Location: Cagliari, Italy
- Focus: Strategic real estate cybersecurity, digital exposure, and governance.
- Overview: I discussed the intersection between physical and digital security, with particular attention to threat intelligence, organizational risk, and the protection of data, communications, and operational continuity in complex professional environments.
- Event Reference
Upcoming Events
3. Red Hot Cyber Conference 2026
- Date: May 18, 2026
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Focus: Dark web intelligence and ransomware ecosystem analysis.
- Overview: I will deliver two sessions at Red Hot Cyber Conference 2026, combining hands-on methodology with strategic analysis:
- Workshop: “Come Entrare nel Dark Web in Sicurezza” — A practical session focused on operational security (OPSEC), anonymity, secure access, and responsible intelligence collection in underground environments.
- Keynote: “Ransomware Revolution” — An analysis of ransomware evolution, multi-extortion models, cybercriminal business structures, and the observable dynamics of the ransomware economy.
- Event Reference
4. Digital Club / Cyber — Brainbow CISO Edition
- Date: June 11, 2026
- Location: Bolzano, Italy
- Role: Cyber Mentor.
- Event: “Efficacia Comunicativa: Brainbow CISO Edition — Bolzano”.
- Focus: Cybersecurity leadership, effective communication, CISO-level interaction, and the ability to translate cyber risk into clear, actionable messages for business stakeholders.
- Overview: I will participate as a Cyber Mentor in the Digital Club / Cyber initiative dedicated to communication effectiveness for cybersecurity leaders. The event focuses on improving how CISOs, Security Managers, SOC Managers, and cyber professionals communicate risk, priorities, and strategic decisions across technical and non-technical audiences.
- Professional Profile: Pietro Melillo — Digital Club Cyber Mentor
- Event Page: Efficacia Comunicativa: Brainbow CISO Edition — Bolzano
5. ANACI 2026 — Brunico
- Date: September 25-26, 2026
- Location: Brunico, Italy
- Focus: Cybersecurity awareness, professional risk, and digital resilience.
- Overview: The Brunico session will continue the ANACI 2026 awareness path, focusing on practical cyber risks affecting professional environments, including email security, account compromise, data exposure, ransomware scenarios, and the operational impact of weak digital governance.
6. CYBEARLY Forecasting 2027
- Date: October 15-16, 2026
- Location: Pescara, Italy
- Focus: Cybersecurity forecasting, artificial intelligence, and digital governance.
- Overview: I will contribute to the discussion on emerging cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence forecasting, AI governance, and the resilience of cybercriminal ecosystems, connecting data-driven research with actionable strategies for enterprise defense and governance.
- Event Website
Thematic Areas Covered in 2026
Across the 2026 speaking engagements, the main thematic areas include:
- Cyber Threat Intelligence and dark web intelligence, with a focus on underground ecosystems, OPSEC, intelligence collection, and adversary analysis.
- Ransomware ecosystem analysis, including multi-extortion models, Ransomware-as-a-Service, cybercriminal specialization, and threat actor evolution.
- Cybersecurity awareness and governance, especially for professional associations, real estate administrators, and organizations increasingly exposed to digital risk.
- CISO communication and cyber leadership, with emphasis on translating cyber risk into understandable, actionable, and business-aligned messages.
- AI governance and digital security forecasting, connecting emerging technologies, regulatory pressure, and strategic resilience.
Further Information
For the most up-to-date schedule, presentation materials, and post-event resources, please visit the dedicated Conferences & Speaking section of this website.
I will continue to update this page as additional events, slide decks, and related materials become available.
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