SK Annual
Conference 2026

date 4 November 2026, 9:30 AM

location Apollo Ülemiste, Tallinn, Estonia

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The lines between the legitimate and the criminal economy are becoming increasingly blurred. Organised crime is becoming more business-minded, fraud more sophisticated, and trusted access a growing vulnerability.

This year's conference explores how these threats are evolving, how criminal networks operate, and what organisations can do to stay ahead. Join us for the conversation!

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Keynote Speakers

Anna Stålsby

Anna Stålsby

Anna Stålsby is a Swedish security and intelligence expert with extensive experience in law enforcement and national security, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer in the security company Vesper Group. She has 20 years of experience as an intelligence specialist, also in leadership positions for the Swedish Security Service, the Swedish Coast Guard and the Swedish Prison and Probation service. Her expertise includes intelligence operations, security protection, threat assessments and strategic security management.

Vahur Verte

Vahur Verte

Vahur Verte serves as a State Prosecutor in Estonia, focusing on cybercrime, organized crime, and international criminal cooperation. Having worked alongside investigators and security professionals throughout Estonia's modern development, he brings a practitioner's perspective on how a country can strengthen the rule of law, reduce corruption, and build lasting public trust.

Dāvids Freidenfelds

Dāvids Freidenfelds

Dāvids Freidenfelds is an investigative journalist and correspondent for Latvia's public broadcaster, covering fraud, cybercrime and organised crime. His investigations reveal how sophisticated criminal networks operate, from social engineering and investment fraud to money-mule networks and fraudulent call centres. In 2026, he and his colleagues were nominated for the Latvian Journalists Association's Excellence Award for their investigative TV series.

Agenda

09.15Morning Coffee
09.45Welcome!
10.00Anna Stålsby, Organised Crime
11.00Coffee Break
11.30Vahur Verte, Not by Chance: How Investigators, Security Officers, and Prosecutors Helped Build One of the World's Safest Countries
12.30Lunch
13.30Dāvids Freidenfelds, Intro to the Discussion
13.45Discussion
14.45Break with a Cake
15.15Annual Overview of SK
16.45Zemgus Zaharāns, Summary of the Day
17.00Networking Hour
18.00Movie: A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Highlights from last years

SK Talks by Liisa Lukin and
Piruza Harutjunjan

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Imperfect Lines,
Kati Orav

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Minds Amidst Technology,
Prof. Pim Haselager

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Who Are You in a World of Amorphous Agency? Prof. Kristjan Port

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The Story of EUDI Wallet,
Jon Ølnes

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Security, Technology and the Future, Mikko Hyppönen

Icelanders Online, Haraldur Bjarnason

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SK Talks: Smart-ID New Integration, Jaan Murumets

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European Digital Identity Framework, Madis Ehastu

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SK Talks by Liisa Lukin and Kalev Pihl

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SK Talks: Authentigate, Piruza Harutjunan

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SK Talks Show,
hosted by Dovilė Tamkvaitė

Generative AI, Biometrics and the Future of Decentralized Identity, Andrew Bud (UK)

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Quantum Computing for the Working Cybersecurity Analyst, Ieva Čepaitė (LT)

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Privacy vs Quantum: a False Dichotomy,
Kirils Solovjovs (LV)

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SK Services Carbon Footprint,
Kalev Pihl

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Sustainability Delusion: Why Do We Need Critical Thinking?
Goda Raibyte (LT)

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What is Greenwashing and How to Avoid,
Mairita Lūse (LV)

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Limitless Opportunities in Digital Europe,
Piruza Harutjunjan

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