Ignite on Tour

Stockholm

Münchenbryggeriet | Stockholm
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM CEST

Securely Unleash What's Next

You are invited to join us at Ignite on Tour Stockholm, where you will discover how AI-powered cybersecurity platforms can be your security team’s most indispensable asset.

Advance Your Career: 
Join us to sharpen your skills with the latest cybersecurity innovation. You will walk away with immediate, actionable strategies for deployment, and gain the confidence to defend your organisation against what’s next.

Today’s attackers are faster, smarter, and increasingly powered by AI. At Ignite on Tour Stockholm, you will gain the critical tools, training, and strategic insights required to stay ahead.

  • Hands-on learning - join immersive sessions to operationalise Palo Alto Networks platforms and effectively neutralise sophisticated threats.
  • Future-proof your SOC - Discover robust frameworks for scaling operations and automating defences against AI-driven attacks.
  • Deep technical insights - Learn directly from leading experts on how adversaries are weaponising AI, and the definitive methods required to counter them.

Why attend?

Gain a strategic blueprint:

Move beyond merely keeping pace and learn how to secure a decisive advantage. You will gain a clear plan for consolidating your architecture with a unified platform, automation, and the power of AI, giving you the confidence to drive secure innovation.

Master the tools to stop modern attacks:

Step into our workshops and move from theory to execution. Learn to operationalise Palo Alto Networks platforms to neutralise sophisticated threats and strengthen your security posture immediately.

Connect with a community of leaders:

Network with fellow senior cybersecurity leaders who are navigating this complex landscape. Learn from the real-world successes of your counterparts and build a trusted network of peers that you can rely on long after the event.

Agenda

The agenda is subject to change and speakers will be announced closer to the event. 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast, Networking, Demos 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Jesper Olsen

CSO

Palo Alto Networks

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Annika Ekdahl

Sweden Country Director

Palo Alto Networks

Witness the future of security in action. Join us as we unveil the bold innovations charting the course for AI security, security operations, cloud and quantum. See what's next firsthand, straight from the definitive cybersecurity leader.

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Alistair Wildman

VP WEUR/NEUR

Palo Alto Networks

Get actionable insights into the latest innovations across Strata, Cortex Identity, and Chronosphere.

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John Harrison

Director, Network Security & Unit 42, EMEA

Palo Alto Networks

The traditional security perimeter is gone. Identity is now the front line. As AI systems become autonomous, they introduce a powerful new class of identities that access data, execute actions, and operate at machine speed. In this keynote, Rich Turner explains why Identity is and should be at the center of all cybersecurity programs, why AI agents must be secured like any other privileged identity, and the essential controls organizations need to protect the AI-driven enterprise.

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Rich Turner

SVP, Identity Sales EMEA

Palo Alto Networks

In an ever-evolving threat landscape, AI is no longer just a buzzword—it's the key to a solvable security future. This expert panel brings together key customer and partners of Palo Alto Networks to discuss the most critical challenges facing enterprises today and the collaborative strategies that are making a difference.

You'll hear from customers and partners on how they are leveraging AI-driven solutions to:

  • Solve the complexity problem: Simplify security management and operations.
  • Close the talent gap: Augment human expertise with intelligent automation.
  • Stay ahead of sophisticated attacks: Predict and prevent threats at scale.

This session will offer an exclusive look at how leading organizations are turning the tables on cyber adversaries and creating a world where security is truly a solvable endeavor.

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Thomas Kraft

Regional Sales VP

Palo Alto Networks

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Linus Raes

IT Security Architect

Orange Cyberdefense

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Hedin Bil

Head of Operations

Hampus Berglund

10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Coffee Break 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM

Join us to hear from our customers, taking part in a dynamic discussion panel on 4 very timely relevant topics: Agentic vs Human, Executive Liability vs. Collective Blame, The Death of Human Identity and finally Product Liability & ""Secure by Design"". 
Each topic will be introduced briefly, then a set of hypotheses and finally we'll discuss with the panelist if they agree or disagree, while taking the temperature in the room. Ultimately, we'll correlate the results across all factor, so all can have a benchmark takeaway.

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Jesper Olsen

CSO

Palo Alto Networks

More details to follow

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Stuart Peck

Sr. Consulting Director

Palo Alto Networks

In a rapidly shifting security environment—marked by Sweden’s NATO integration, evolving hybrid threats, and global uncertainty—cybersecurity is directly linked to national security and business continuity. Max brings a high-energy macro perspective to the stage, connecting geopolitical realities with corporate preparedness.

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Max Villman

Former JAS 39 Gripen Mission Commander & Defense Thought Leader

Swedish Air Force

12:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Lunch Break 12:05 PM - 1:20 PM

1:20 PM
BREAKOUT TRACK 1 - SOC Transformation

Stijn Rommens, Manager of Cortex DCs, unveils the future of AI-driven SecOps. By unifying Code, Cloud, and SOC into a single, unbroken workflow, Cortex sets a new standard for defense. Learn how the latest innovations can help you transform your security and pave the way for autonomous security operations.

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Stijn Rommens

Manager, Domain Consulting

Palo Alto Networks

Our Latest Platform Innovations & Enabling Better Cyber Outcomes with AI-Enabled Platforms Fireside Chat

The Black Hat NOC is a battlefield of live attacks and zero-day exploits. Discover how Cortex XSIAM served as the central nerve system for the world's largest cybersecurity event, operating as the sole, vendor-agnostic SOC platform. We’ll detail how XSIAM shattered silos by ingesting data from first and third-party sources and orchestrating automation across a complex, multi-vendor stack. Learn how we achieved total visibility and unified defense under fire, proving that XSIAM doesn’t just replace legacy tools—it transforms your entire security operations.

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Liz Pinder

CC-CXDC

Palo Alto Networks

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Nicholas Ericksen

Senior Solutions Architect

Palo Alto Networks

More details to follow

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM
Coffee Break 2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

From binary security into a holistic endpoint security game, covering non-binary threat and AI agents as well.

Staying ahead of today's sophisticated threats requires moving beyond the limits of traditional, human-centered SOCs.

Join our technical workshop to see how Cortex XSIAM, the world's leading AI-driven SecOps platform, transforms security operations with advanced AI and automation. You will learn how to investigate and respond to cases in record time, speed up workflows with automation, and modernize your SOC to outpace adversaries.

1:20 PM
BREAKOUT TRACK 2 - Network Security Transformation

AI proliferation, hybrid cloud architectures, and massive data scales are transforming enterprise operations, creating new challenges for securing hybrid networks and data centers. Traditional network security can’t keep up with today’s scale and speed in the Frontier AI era. This session explores how the PAN-OS 12.2 Ceres release empowers organizations to stop sophisticated AI-driven threats, supercharge processing with next-generation hardware, and dynamically protect infrastructure. Discover how our newest core innovations and advanced subscriptions deliver high-velocity defense across your network, while building the foundation for a modern, AI-ready enterprise.

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John Harrison

Director, Network Security & Unit 42, EMEA

Palo Alto Networks

AI, cloud adoption, and a distributed workforce are transforming how enterprises operate, creating new challenges for securing users, applications, and data everywhere. Traditional point solutions can’t keep up with today’s scale and speed in the AI era. This session will explore how Prisma SASE empowers organizations to stop evasive AI threats, secure modern work globally, protect data, and automate operations and management — enabling secure access for every user, to every application, from any location, while building the foundation for a modern AI-ready enterprise.

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Joe Bombagi

Director, Domain Consulting

Palo Alto Networks

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John Maynard

VP, Global SASE Specialists

Palo Alto Networks

Today's distributed workforce relies heavily on browsers, creating a significant security gap as 95% of organizations report browser-originated security incidents. This session will demonstrate how Prisma Browser secures this critical workspace. Learn to enable secure work on any device in minutes, prevent the leak of data-in-use, eliminate blind spots in encrypted traffic, and stop advanced threats. Powered by Palo Alto Network's security, it blocks 30.9 billion attacks daily, protecting your organization's most vulnerable access point.

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Joe Weiss

DSM NGS Enterprise Browser (London)

Palo Alto Networks

More details to follow

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM
Coffee Break 2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

AI adoption is transforming industries, yet security often lags, creating vulnerabilities across the AI lifecycle. Learn how Prisma AIRS secures AI development and protects against critical threats like prompt injection, model exfiltration, and runtime threats. We will show you how you can safely embrace AI innovation without compromising your company’s data or models.

Join our technical session to see the latest Strata Cloud Manager innovations radically improve your Zero Trust posture, security outcomes, and governance.
Essential Outcomes:

  • Zero Trust & AI-Powered Reporting: Utilize the new Zero Trust Dashboard for quick posture improvements. Use the AI Canvas to get precise, customized reporting exactly the way you need it.
  • Performance Assurance: Optimize every user experience with a live demo of ADEM (Autonomous Digital Experience Management).
  • Compliance Made Easy: Effortlessly measure regulatory compliance for complex mandates like PCI, CIS, NIS2, and DORA.

Redefine your security and achieve continuous, audit-ready compliance in one session.

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John Harrison

Director, Network Security & Unit 42, EMEA

Palo Alto Networks

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Joakim Ullgren

EMEA Senior Solution Architect - SASE

Palo Alto Networks

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Robert Donohoe

NGFW DC

Palo Alto Networks

1:20 PM
CXO EXCHANGE 1:20 PM - 4:40 PM

More details to follow

In an era where technology is the primary arena for global power, the intersection of geopolitics and digital innovation has moved directly into the C-suite. This high-impact, session is designed exclusively for decision makers and leaders and will consist of a 15 minute opening brief, a 30 minute work session where we will discuss and share perspectives on Governance, Guardrails and Growth, and finally a 10 minute conclusion, including a 30-second playback from each discussion group with clear takeaways for the rest of the groups.

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Jesper Olsen

CSO

Palo Alto Networks

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Nathalie Barrera

Director, Assistant General Counsel for Policy & Digital Trust

Palo Alto Networks

More details to follow

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Jesper Olsen

CSO

Palo Alto Networks

3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Break 3:20 PM - 3:30 PM

This session is a deep-dive into the succesful 90-day AI Security plan materials that have already been used in several large organizations across EMEA to strengthen their internal approach to securing AI efforts through a defendable AI security Framework. Attendees will not only get a copy of the working documents, self-assessment sheet and the example policies and processes, but will be an important part of the improvement discussions, so we all walk away with inspiration and ready to use materials.

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Jesper Olsen

CSO

Palo Alto Networks

Short conclusive session with top 3 takeaways

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Annika Ekdahl

Sweden Country Director

Palo Alto Networks

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Networking 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Speakers

Max Villman's Profile Picture
Max Villman
Former JAS 39 Gripen Mission Commander & Defense Thought Leader
Swedish Air Force
Alistair Wildman's Profile Picture
Alistair Wildman
VP WEUR/NEUR
Palo Alto Networks
Nathalie Barrera's Profile Picture
Nathalie Barrera
Director, Assistant General Counsel for Policy & Digital Trust
Palo Alto Networks
Jesper Olsen's Profile Picture
Jesper Olsen
CSO
Palo Alto Networks
Annika Ekdahl's Profile Picture
Annika Ekdahl
Sweden Country Director
Palo Alto Networks
Rich Turner's Profile Picture
Rich Turner
SVP, Identity Sales EMEA
Palo Alto Networks
Thomas Kraft's Profile Picture
Thomas Kraft
Regional Sales VP
Palo Alto Networks
John Harrison's Profile Picture
John Harrison
Director, Network Security & Unit 42, EMEA
Palo Alto Networks
John Maynard's Profile Picture
John Maynard
VP, Global SASE Specialists
Palo Alto Networks
Joe Bombagi's Profile Picture
Joe Bombagi
Director, Domain Consulting
Palo Alto Networks
Stuart Peck's Profile Picture
Stuart Peck
Sr. Consulting Director
Palo Alto Networks
Nicholas Ericksen's Profile Picture
Nicholas Ericksen
Senior Solutions Architect
Palo Alto Networks
Liz Pinder's Profile Picture
Liz Pinder
CC-CXDC
Palo Alto Networks
Robert Donohoe's Profile Picture
Robert Donohoe
NGFW DC
Palo Alto Networks
Stijn Rommens's Profile Picture
Stijn Rommens
Manager, Domain Consulting
Palo Alto Networks
Joe Weiss's Profile Picture
Joe Weiss
DSM NGS Enterprise Browser (London)
Palo Alto Networks
Joakim Ullgren's Profile Picture
Joakim Ullgren
EMEA Senior Solution Architect - SASE
Palo Alto Networks
Linus Raes's Profile Picture
Linus Raes
IT Security Architect
Orange Cyberdefense
Hedin Bil's Profile Picture
Hedin Bil
Head of Operations
Hampus Berglund

FAQs

Cyber adversaries are more innovative and effective than ever. The same disruptive technologies that are fueling digital transformation in the enterprise, such as AI/ML, cloud computing, and IoT, have changed the game for cybersecurity. Yesterday’s approaches just can’t keep up.

That’s why we’ve reimagined Ignite, our flagship user conference, into Ignite on Tour, a global road show that brings the best of Ignite to you. At Ignite on Tour, we will share the latest innovations, insights and strategies for cybersecurity in the AI era.

Ignite on Tour is designed for cybersecurity practitioners, decision-makers, and executives who want to discover a new security strategy, simplify operational complexity, and learn how to safely harness the power of AI. The day is packed with thought leadership keynotes, hands-on workshops, technical breakouts, and peer networking.

Yes. Ignite on Tour features an exclusive, invitation-only Executive Track tailored for CXOs. This specialized track includes interactive workshops where executives will collaborate directly with AI Consultants and security strategists to outline a customized AI Security Plan, helping organisations confidently transition from fragmented legacy tools to an AI-powered platform approach.

Ignite on Tour is a global road show, happening in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. To view our current tour schedule, please visit: https://register.paloaltonetworks.com/igniteontour.

There is no charge to attend Ignite on Tour.

By allowing a sponsor to scan your badge during the event or attending our breakout sessions, you consent to Palo Alto Networks sharing your personal information with that sponsor for its marketing and other purposes, in accordance with the sponsor’s privacy policy. You can choose not to share your data by declining to have your badge scanned.

Our Ignite on Tour Event App will be hosted on Canapii. You will be given access to the app a few weeks before the event. The privacy policy for Canapii can be found here for your reference. Within the app settings you will be able to opt in or out of networking features and visibility in the attendee list.

Compliance and Attendance:
Attendees from the public sector should consult their internal compliance requirements and obtain approval from the appropriate compliance official prior to attending events offering gratuitous items and accepting any gratuitous items.
The estimated market value of meals and courtesies offered by Palo Alto Networks to attendees at this event is $132 USD per person. To comply with applicable gift rules for attending this event, attendees may submit payment via check upon check-in at the registration table on the day of the event.

Public Sector definition:
For the purposes of this event, the term "public sector employee" is broadly defined and includes:
Any employee, director, or officer of a foreign or domestic government (at any level), including its departments, agencies, and instrumentalities (e.g., members of the military and law enforcement).
Any employee, director, or officer of a state-owned or controlled entity. This often includes employees in sectors such as telecommunications, energy, banking, healthcare, media, utilities, and public educational institutions.
Any employee, director, or officer of a public international organization (e.g., the United Nations, World Bank).
Foreign or domestic political parties, candidates for political office, members of royal families, and any individual acting in an official capacity on behalf of the above.
Any individual entrusted with a prominent public function (i.e., a "Politically Exposed Person") or their close relatives.

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Location

Münchenbryggeriet

Torkel Knutssonsgatan 2, 118 25 Stockholm