Join us for four days of learning, discovery, updates from the Council, regional community speakers, merchants, industry experts, and more.
The PCI SSC 2020 Europe Community Meeting Call for Speakers has Closed.
All session times are in Central Europe Summer Time.
Agenda times are subject to change.
All presentations will be available in the General Session. On-Demand content will be released immediately following the Community Experience each day. Attendees can access sessions by navigating to the “Filter By” drop down menu and searching by content type.
- Tuesday, 20 October
- Wednesday, 21 October
- Thursday, 22 October
- Friday, 23 October
Tuesday, 20 October
Morning Main Sessions
Opening Remarks and Overview
Presented by: Katty Kay, Lead Anchor, BBC World News America
Community Meeting Kick-off
Presented by: Lance J. Johnson, Executive Director, PCI Security Standards Council
PCI DSS v4.0 – Part 1: Evolving Through the Power of Feedback
Presented by: Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Emma Sutcliffe, SVP, Standards Officer, PCI Security Standards Council
Brand and PCI SSC Offices
Representatives will be available to meet with you and answer questions.*
*Brand and PCI SSC Office hours may vary. Please check individual Offices for schedules.
Vendor Showcase
Visit and chat with our vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Wellness Break - Take a moment to get up from your computer, refill your water, stretch your legs, do what you need to do to recharge.
Community Experience - Located in the Community Café
Cooking, Cocktails, or Yoga
Get your ingredients ready and attend a cooking demonstration where you will make Ratatouille; follow along to create three delicious cocktails including a French 75, Aperol Spritz and Negroni.
Or simply stretch both the mind and body with some relaxing and mindful yoga. Sessions are pre-recorded.
On-Demand Sessions - Will be released on the platform immediately following the Vendor Showcase.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in external presentations are those of the external presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official standards or position of the PCI Security Standards Council.
Challenges of Implementing a New Standard – A Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Tom White, Training Content Manager, PCI Security Standards Council
Panelists: Tanya Deen, Director, External Compliance, Global Payments and Nick Trenc, SSLCA, SSA, SSF, P2PE, PIN, Director, Coalfire
Better Risk Assessments: Reframe Your Focus to Prioritize Efforts and Prevent Data Breaches
Presented by: Jen Stone, Principal Security Analyst, SecurityMetrics
Cloud Initiatives and Efforts
Presented by: Zeal Somani, ISA, Security and Compliance Specialist, Google and Mike Thompson, Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
How Modern Cyber Threat Intelligence Can Be Used to Accelerate PCI DSS Compliance
Presented by: Christopher Strand, Chief Compliance Officer, IntSights Cyber Intelligence
LIVE DEMO: E-Commerce Exploits Merchants and PSPs Need to Watch For
Presented by: Jake Marcinko, Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Sam Pfanstiel, QSA(P2PE), QPA, PA-QSA, SSA, SSLCA, Director, Security Consulting Services, ControlScan
Maintaining Secure Cryptographic Architecture in a Cloud Environment
Presented by: Paolo Basilio, CISA, QSA(P2PE), PA-QSA(P2PE), Global Head of Practice, Foregenix Limited
PA-DSS/SSF Transition
Presented by: Tracey Harrington, CSCIP/P, Certification Programs Manager, PCI Security Standards Council and Jake Marcinko, Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
PCI Compliance 4.0 and Contemporary Cloud Native IT: A Modern Retail Payments Case Study
Presented by: Mark Bower, SVP Product and Market Development, Comforte, Inc. and Marty Edelman, CEO, Creative Systems Software
Top 6 Application Security Must Dos with Limited Resources
Presented by: Jared Albon, CEO, HackEDU, Inc.
You’ve Gone Dark: How Inconsistent Configurations Are Blinding Your Security Team
Presented by: Boyd Clewis, QSA, CISSP, PCIP, CCSK, CISA, Sr. Consultant - Risk, Security, and Privacy, Online Business Systems
Wednesday, 21 October
Morning Main Sessions
Opening Remarks and Overview
Presented by: Katty Kay, Lead Anchor, BBC World News America
Global Learning and Local Leading - Why your Participation is Critical to Payment Security Everywhere
Presented by: Troy Leach, Senior Vice President, Engagement Officer, PCI Security Standards Council
Wellness Break - Take a moment to get up from your computer, refill your water, stretch your legs, do what you need to do to recharge.
PCI DSS v4.0 – Part 2: New Customized Approach and Risk Analysis
Presented by: Marc Bayerkohler, Standards Trainer, PCI Security Standards Council
Keynote: Cybersecurity – During the Pandemic and Well into the Future
Presented by: Dr Jessica Barker, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Cygenta and FC, Co-CEO and Head of Ethical Hacking, Cygenta
Wellness Break - Take a moment to get up from your computer, refill your water, stretch your legs, do what you need to do to recharge.
Vendor Showcase
Visit and chat with our vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Brand and PCI SSC Offices
Representatives will be available to meet with you and answer questions.*
*Brand and PCI SSC Office hours may vary. Please check individual Offices for schedules.
Community Experience - Located in the Community Café
Casual Conversations
Hosted by some very special guests, join fellow attendees for interactive conversations about sports, movies, and television. Be sure to arrive early, as space is limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Topics subject to change.
Sports – Hosted by: Jim Campbell, host of Football Ramble podcast and co-author of The Football Ramble
Movies & TV – Hosted by: Clint Worthington, host of More of A Comment, Really… podcast
On-Demand Sessions - Will be released on the platform immediately following the Café Experience.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in external presentations are those of the external presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official standards or position of the PCI Security Standards Council.
Engagement in the PCI Community – What’s In It For Me?
Presented by: James Hamilton, Department Manager – Governance, Risk & Compliance, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. and Elizabeth Terry, PMP, CISSP, CBSA, PCIP, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, PCI Security Standards Council
ATM Cash-Outs (Unlimited Operations)
Presented by: Alicia Malone, Senior Manager, Public Relations, PCI Security Standards Council and Douglas Russell, Director, DFR Risk Management Ltd
How the Leading European Retailer Innovates Payments and Security
Presented by: Tomás Perlines, Head of Payment Security, Schwarz IT GmbH & Co KG
Learning from PFI Investigations – 2020
Presented by: Gill Woodcock, Vice President, Global Head of Programs, PCI Security Standards Council
Online Digital Skimming
Presented by: John Bloomfield, Standards Development Manager, Data Security Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Carlos P. Kizzee, EVP Intelligence Operations and Legal Affairs, Retail and Hospitality ISAC
Review of Current Threats in the Hospitality Industry & Beyond
Presented by: Mathieu Gorge, CEO, Vigitrust and Marie-Christine Vittet, VP of Compliance, ACCOR
Update on POI v6
Presented by: Leon Fell, CPA, CIA, CMA, CISA, CITP, Director of Solutions Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Lars Hanke, Senior Consultant, Deutsche Telekom Security GmbH
Trends and Evolution of Mobile Payments
Presented by: Berny Goodheart, Device Standards Manager, PCI Security Standards Council
Updates on PCI SSC Mobile Security Standards
Presented by: John Markh, Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
Thursday, 22 October
Morning Main Sessions
Opening Remarks and Overview
Presented by: Katty Kay, Lead Anchor, BBC World News America
PCI DSS v4.0 – Part 3: Evolving Nature of Authentication Practices
Presented by: Joel Weisz, Emerging Standards Manager, PCI Security Standards Council
Keynote: Preparedness, Crisis Management, and Communications
Presented by: John Volanthen, World Record-Holding British Cave Diver
Wellness Break - Take a moment to get up from your computer, refill your water, stretch your legs, do what you need to do to recharge.
Vendor Showcase
Visit and chat with our vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Brand and PCI SSC Offices
Representatives will be available to meet with you and answer questions.*
*Brand and PCI SSC Office hours may vary. Please check individual Offices for schedules.
Community Experience - Located in the Community Café
Magic and Mindreading
Prepare to be entertained by a digital illusionist with a highly interactive virtual magic and mentalist show like no other. Be sure to arrive early as space is limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Alan Hudson has been seen on Britain’s Got Talent, The Next Great Magician, and Penn and Teller’s Fool Us. With 20+ years of professional magical experience, Alan Hudson is highly regarded as one of the UK’s most amazing close up and funniest stage magicians.
Keelan Leyser is a world renowned Digital Illusionist and has been on over 100 television shows, performed in over 60 countries, and was voted the British Magic Champion by his peers in the UK. His performance will offer a one of a kind close up interactive experience you won't forget.
On-Demand Sessions - Will be released on the platform immediately following the Café Experience.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in external presentations are those of the external presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official standards or position of the PCI Security Standards Council.
Better Living Through Better Passwords
Presented by: Hoyt Kesterson, QSA, CISSP, CISA, Senior Security & Risk Architect, Avertium
Airlines Rethinking Payment Solutions to Meet the Challenge of PCI Compliance
Presented by: Leonardo Polvora, PCI QSA, ISO/IEC, ISACA CRISC, Principal Security Consultant,, SecureTrust, a Trustwave division
Browser Origin Security: Attacks on Iframe- and Redirect-Based Payment Flows
Presented by: Kevin Bong, GSE, PMP, QSA, GCIH, GCFA, CISA, QSA, PFI, PA-QSA, 3DS, Director, Cybersecurity, Sikich LLP
Cryptography Evolves
Presented by: Ralph Poore, Director, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
Getting the Most From Your Membership
Presented by: Jeremy King, Vice President, Regional Head for Europe, PCI Security Standards Council
Leveraging ISA's: A Faster Approach to PCI Compliance and Remote Assessments
Presented by: Walid Barakat, Vice President - Governance, Risk and Compliance, Global Payments Inc.; Stacy Hughes, CPA, CITP, CRISC, CISM, Chief Information Security Officer, Global Payments Inc. and Gill Woodcock, Vice President, Global Head of Programs, PCI Security Standards Council
Merchants' Journey Through a Global Pandemic – A Panel Discussion
Moderated by: Lindsay Goodspeed, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, PCI Security Standards Council
Panelists: Jacob Ansari, CISSP, QSA/PA-QSA (P2PE), Senior Manager, Schellman & Company, LLC; Andy Kirkland, CISO, Starbucks Coffee Company and Marie-Christine Vittet, VP of Compliance, ACCOR
P2PE - So Much More than an Acronym
Presented by: Matt O’Connor, AQM Manager, PCI Security Standards Council and Mike Thompson, Senior Manager, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
Track One
PIN Points—Cryptographic Standards
Presented by: Ralph Poore, Director, Emerging Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Jeff Stapleton, X9F4 Chair, ASC X9 Financial Services
Track Two
This is the World…Today: Consumer Trust and Spending Habits in a Post-Pandemic World
Presented by: Geoff Forsyth, CISO, PCI Pal
Friday, 23 October
Morning Main Sessions
Opening Remarks and Overview
Presented by: Katty Kay, Lead Anchor, BBC World News America
PCI DSS v4.0 – Part 4: Third-Party Relationships and Cloud Services
Presented by: John Bloomfield, Standards Development Manager, Data Security Standards, PCI Security Standards Council and Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
Keynote: The Perils of IoT When Working From Home
Presented by: Ken Munro, Partner and Founder, Pen Test Partners
Looking Towards The Future
Presented by: Lance J. Johnson, Executive Director, PCI Security Standards Council
Wellness Break - Take a moment to get up from your computer, refill your water, stretch your legs, do what you need to do to recharge.
Vendor Showcase
Visit and chat with our vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Brand and PCI SSC Offices
Representatives will be available to meet with you and answer questions.*
*Brand and PCI SSC Office hours may vary. Please check individual Offices for schedules.
Community Experience - Located in the Community Café
Conversations with the Council
These “Birds of a Feather" live conversations will be led by PCI SSC staff and focus on the themes listed below. Be sure to arrive early as space is limited and based on a first-come, first-serve basis..
Security When Working from Home: Led by Jeremy King
Challenges for PCI DSS remote assessments: Led by Gill Woodcock
Vendor/Labs: Led by Tim Cormier, John Markh and Mark Mrotek
On-Demand Sessions - Will be released on the platform immediately following the Vendor Showcase.
Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in external presentations are those of the external presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official standards or position of the PCI Security Standards Council.
Tech Demos
How Security Orchestration, Automation and Response tools can be leveraged to better defend your PCI infrastructure: Dominick Vitolo, VP of Security Services, MegaplanIT Holdings LLC
HackEDU Secure Coding Training: Tyler Pratte, Global Strategic Account Manager, HackEDU
Verizon Payment Security Report: Sean Sweeney, Global PCI Lead, Verizon
Mapping the MITRE ATT&CK® Framework to the PCI DSS
Presented by: Jeff Man, Information Security Evangelist, Online Business Systems
Global Executive Assessor Roundtable Update
Presented by: Jacob Ansari, CISSP, QSA/PA-QSA (P2PE), Senior Manager, Schellman & Company, LLC; Gary Glover, Vice President of Security Assessments, SecurityMetrics and Lance J. Johnson, Executive Director, PCI Security Standards Council
PTS POI Device Testing Version 6
Presented by: Tim Cormier, Senior Manager, Device Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
Petrol Taskforce Update
Presented by: Kara Gunderson, PCIP, Manager Payment Card Operations, CITGO Petroleum Corporation and Elizabeth Terry, PMP, CISSP, CBSA, PCIP, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, PCI Security Standards Council
Small Merchant Task Force – 2020 Efforts
Presented by: Natasja Bolton, Strategic Partner Support Engagement Manager, Cyber Risk Services, Sysnet Global Solutions and Lauren Holloway, Director, Data Security Standards, PCI Security Standards Council
QA @ PCI: How the Council Ensures Integrity in it's Programs
Presented by: Nikki Billman, AQM Manager, Operations, PCI Standards Security Council and Brandy Cumberland, Director of Assessor Quality Management (AQM) Programs, PCI Security Standards Council