Snyk AI & AppSec - A Strategic Imperative

Location: Vinkeles at the Dylan, Amsterdam

This exclusive, C-level dinner will bring together a select group of industry leaders to explore the critical intersection of application security, platform engineering and the transformative power of AI.

In an era where AI is rapidly reshaping software development and deployment, this evening will provide a platform for open dialogue, strategic insights, and collaborative problem-solving around the evolving security landscape. Led by Manoj Nair, Chief Innovations Officer at Snyk, the discussion will delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, focusing on practical strategies for strengthening security posture and accelerating digital transformation.

Key discussion points for this dinner include:

• Platform Engineering and Application Security in the AI Era: How can platform engineering enhance application security in the context of AI-driven development.
• Addressing Security Implications of Agentic AI: While AI coding assistants boost productivity, the rise of agentic AI and AI-native applications creates new security challenges.
• Adapting Threat Modelling for the AI-Powered Software Lifecycle: How should threat modelling evolve to keep pace with changes in the software development lifecycle due to AI?

Event runnings:

6:30pm-7:15pm: Welcome Reception & Networking Drinks - Opportunity for attendees to connect and engage informally before the seated dinner.

7:15pm-9:30pm: Seated Dinner & Interactive Discussion- Manoj will open the discussion with brief remarks, setting the stage for facilitated conversation around the key topics above. Emphasis on the interactive discussion and peer-to-peer learning.

9:30pm-10:30pm: After Dinner Conversations: Continued opportunity for attendees to network.