OSCE Annual Cybersecurity Forum 2025
Parallel Event within the Cyber Security Summit Conference
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina proudly announces the OSCE Annual Cybersecurity Forum 2025, which will take place on 19 November 2025 at Hotel Hills Ilidža, held in parallel with the Cyber Security Summit 2025.
This Forum is part of the Mission’s activity titled “Fostering Awareness and Co-operation towards the Implementation of OSCE Cyber/ICT Security Confidence-Building Measures (CBMs)”, aimed at strengthening cooperation and raising awareness of the importance of cybersecurity at both national and regional levels.
Key Theme: Bridging Policy and Technical Communities
The central theme of the Forum, “Bridging the Gaps Between Policy and Technical Communities in Cybersecurity”, will explore the reasons why Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to lag behind regional and global standards in the field of cybersecurity — primarily due to the absence of a state-level strategy, key legislation, and the establishment of a national CERT.
The Forum will bring together representatives of institutions, regulatory bodies, academia, the private sector, youth, and other relevant stakeholders, with the goal of fostering dialogue and enhancing cross-sectoral cooperation.
Tentative Agenda
10.15 – 11.00 Arrival, Welcome Coffee & Networking
Informal networking opportunity upon arrival
11.00 – 13.30 Opening Remarks & Keynote Session: “Bridging the Gaps Between Policy and Technical Communities in Cybersecurity”
- Zahid Movlazada, Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to BIH
- A representative of the EUD and EUSR in BiH
- Lejla Tulić-Ivojević, Chief Technology Officer at Artcogroup; Vice President at Women4Cyber BiH
- Adnan Kulovac, Independent Systems Operator (NOS) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cybersecurity and Digital Transformation Consultant
- Fernala Sejmen-Banjac, President at Women4Cyber BiH; General Manager, Disti d.o.o
- Enes Haračić, Director, Results Consulting
- Ivan Markić, Vice-dean for Digitalisation and Innovation, Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Mostar
Contributors: Neretva Group on Cybersecurity members
Moderator: Sanja Ćatibović, OSCE Mission to BIH
Statements by Institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina
“Cybersecurity in BiH – State of Play and Institutional Roles”
- BiH Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- BiH Ministry of Security
- BiH Ministry of Defence
- BiH Ministry of Communications and Transport
- BiH Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
- PA BiH
Moderator: Erna Kasumović, Directorate for European Integration of BiH
13.30 – 14.40 Lunch
Od 14.40 Exhibition & Networking Session:
Showcasing Cybersecurity/ICT Projects and Solutions by Various Sectors
Opportunities for:
- Informal networking
- Side discussions
- Engagement between public/private sector representatives, academia, youth, and women professionals in cyber/ICT
Departure
Synergy with the Cyber Security Summit
By organizing the OSCE Annual Cybersecurity Forum 2025 in parallel with the Cyber Security Summit, the OSCE reaffirms its commitment to supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina’s digital transformation, grounded in the principles of robust cybersecurity.
The Forum further contributes to the main goals of the conference — strengthening institutional resilience, raising awareness, and fostering a stable ecosystem for the development of the digital economy.
