Top 5 french speakers on cybersecurity

Here are five must-see speakers for a cybersecurity conference in 2026: Denis ATLAN, Joachim Charlot, Steve Waterhouse, Murielle THIBIERGE-BATUDE, and Nadine TOUZEAU. With the increasing number of cybersecurity incidents and the growing sophistication of threats, companies must constantly strengthen their protection systems and raise awareness among their teams. Cybersecurity has now become a strategic issue at the heart of management decisions, impacting both business continuity and the trust of clients and partners. The table below details each speaker’s area of expertise, allowing participants to anticipate major trends and benefit from complementary perspectives on this vital topic.

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Denis ATLAN

For over twenty years, Denis Atlan has been guiding companies in the practical integration of artificial intelligence, focusing on transparency of results and analyzing both failures and successes. As the founder of a renowned training organization, he shares exclusive data from 200 AI deployments in France, providing a data-driven perspective on the real risks associated with automation and data governance. His approach—free of jargon and alarmist rhetoric—enables decision-makers to better understand the challenges of exposure and protection in the age of AI-driven attacks.

Talk: CYBERSECURITY AND AI: Deepfakes, Phishing, and Data Protection Dive into the heart of cybersecurity in the era of artificial intelligence with Denis Atlan, who will reveal live the power of deepfake and phishing attacks, while exposing the hidden risks linked to uncontrolled use of generative AI in business. Through impactful demonstrations, you’ll learn how to identify new threats, effectively protect your data, and turn your teams into genuine human shields against digital fraud.

Topics: intelligence-artificielle, ressources-humaines, recrutement, chatgpt, marque-employeur

Joachim Charlot

A graduate of CELSA Paris Sorbonne in consulting, Joachim Charlot offers conference-shows that explore perception, intuition, and the mechanisms of decision-making through illusionism and humor. He raises participants' awareness of cognitive biases and manipulation techniques, making the traps we can all encounter—especially in the digital world—tangible. His interactive approach provides concrete tools to sharpen vigilance and strengthen reflexes when faced with attempts at deception.

Conference: "Immersive Conference – Human Factor & Cybersecurity" Dive into the heart of cybersecurity with an immersive conference where illusionism and interaction reveal the mechanisms of digital manipulation. Through striking demonstrations, your teams will understand how scammers exploit our biases and will learn to spot, thwart, and effectively prevent fraud attempts thanks to practical, everyday advice.

Steve Waterhouse

Steve Waterhouse began his career with the Canadian Armed Forces, where he participated in the establishment of the first military administrative networks and introduced modern information systems security practices. As the first Information Systems Security Officer in Montreal and Saint-Jean, he later held strategic positions within the Ministry of Cybersecurity and Digital Affairs of Quebec. A lecturer at the Université de Sherbrooke and regularly consulted by government bodies and the media, he shares hands-on experience in digital risk management—a valuable asset for addressing today’s challenges in technological resilience.

Talk: Have We Improved Our Cyber Resilience to Technological Evolution in 25 Years? Dive into a thought-provoking reflection on how our resilience to digital and technological risks has evolved over the past 25 years, illustrated by the striking example of the ice storms. This talk will help you understand how our increasing reliance on information technologies is transforming our vulnerability, and identify concrete ways to strengthen preparedness and crisis management in a connected world.

Topics: digital, climate-change, climate, resilience, leadership

Murielle THIBIERGE-BATUDE

Murielle Thibierge-Batude has been dedicated for several years to the prevention and anticipation of risks, particularly those affecting children in digital environments. Through organizing themed meetings and speaking at major events such as Paris Story Cyber and MEDEF, she shares innovative approaches to protecting the most vulnerable. Her career sheds light on current issues related to the safety of minors in the face of emerging digital threats.

Conference: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM ON PEDOCRIMINALITY AND NEPIOCRIMINALITY This international symposium brings together experts from all disciplines to develop innovative strategies for the prevention and detection of sexual violence against children, especially very young, pre-verbal children. Participants will discover the latest scientific, technological, and organizational advances, as well as a global overview of best practices, in order to build together a worldwide ecosystem for child protection.

Topics: management, digital

Nadine TOUZEAU

Nadine Touzeau is a profiler and behavioral researcher, specializing in the analysis of cybercriminals and the distinction between real and virtual behaviors. A university professor and international speaker, she has published numerous scientific articles and two landmark books on net-profiling. Her approach, based on a nuanced understanding of online profiles, provides valuable insight for anticipating and deciphering emerging threats in the digital world.

Talk: Net-profiling in the Service of Cybersecurity and Cyberdefense Discover how net-profiling is revolutionizing cybersecurity and cyberdefense by analyzing human behavior in the digital space. Thanks to groundbreaking research, this talk will help you understand how our profiles and use of connected tools influence our actions online, offering new ways to anticipate and counter virtual threats.

Topics: cybersecurite, digital, commerce, nonverbal, developpement-de-business