As artificial intelligence dominates cybersecurity discussions globally, Span’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Hrvoje Englman, is set to deliver a much-needed reality check at the Adria Security Summit.
Taking the stage in the Main Conference Hall on October 8 at 12:30, he delivers a lecture, “Surviving the AI Cyberpocalypse Like It’s 1999,” that challenges the industry’s obsession with complex AI tooling and refocuses defenses on the timeless fundamentals of security.
While the market is flooded with talk of AI-enabled attacks and AI-powered defenses, Hrvoje argues that the core battlefield hasn’t actually changed.
The security industry is currently fascinated by the concept of AI agents fighting AI agents in a digital sandbox. However, even the most sophisticated, AI-driven exploits still rely on the exact same structural vulnerabilities that security professionals have been fighting for decades. The companies that survive the AI era won’t necessarily be the ones with the most expensive AI tools, but those that execute basic hygiene flawlessly.
Meet the Speaker
With over 17 years of experience in the IT and cybersecurity sectors, Hrvoje Englman brings a wealth of battlefield-tested knowledge to the stage. As the CISO of Span, he has built a career around designing, implementing, auditing, and securing complex identity management systems. He has actively hunted attackers, rebuilt compromised systems from the ground up, and engineered defenses to prevent future breaches.
Founded in 1993, Span has grown into one of the region’s leading technology companies, employing more than 850 experts and providing cloud, cybersecurity, software, and managed IT services to enterprises and public-sector organizations across Europe and beyond.
Session Details & Registration
- Presentation Title: Surviving the AI Cyberpocalypse Like It’s 1999
- Speaker: Hrvoje Englman, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Span
- Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Main Conference Hall
- Full Schedule: View the complete event lineup in the Adria Security Summit Agenda.
- FREE PASS: Secure your ticket for free with voucher code SPAN2026 at https://adriasecuritysummit.com/register/