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From Roadmap to Real, Governed Results
The Hype is Loud. Safe Guidance isn’t.
About the Workshop
SME leadership faces immense pressure to “do something with AI.” Yet, 88% of organizations experienced an AI-agent security incident this past year, and 87% of German companies were hit by data theft, espionage, or sabotage. Under NIS2 and GDPR, personal accountability for these security and compliance risks rests squarely on executive management.
You don’t need a massive team or 20 complex use cases to start. You need a focused, secure first step. Join security expert Renato Jurjević and change leader Jana Bulkin to cut through vendor noise and align strategy, security, and people before deploying tools
Who Should Attend
This session is designed specifically for SME decision-makers looking to deploy AI safely:
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Executive Leadership: CEOs, COOs, & Board Members responsible for governance and NIS2 liability.
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Technology & Digital Leaders: CIOs, CDOs, Architects, and Digitalization Officers.
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Transformation Drivers: Transformation Offices and Operations Heads leading AI adoption
What You Will Learn
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The 2026 Security & Regulatory Landscape: How to navigate current NIS2/GDPR rules, EU AI Act timeline shifts, and recent agentic AI threat vectors.
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Selecting Your First Agentic Use Case: How to choose, scope, and execute a high-impact project in 90 days without an IT overhaul.
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5 Core Controls for AI Governance: Implement agent identity (IAM), least privilege, human-in-the-loop, sandboxing, and real-time kill switches.
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Eliminating Shadow AI: Shift employees from unapproved tools to lightweight, sanctioned AI paths.
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Subsidizing Your AI Transformation: How SMEs can leverage public funding (e.g., Digitalbonus Bayern up to €30,000 or BAFA subsidies) to cover up to 50–80% of project costs.
Agenda (45 minutes)
Welcome & The SME AI Reality in 2026
- Why AI readiness matters now for European SMEs and mid-sized organisations.
From Roadmap to Results:
- Scoping agentic use cases & 5 essential security controls
SME-Sized Governance & Funding:
- People, Shadow AI, and up to 80% public co-financing
Live Interactive Q&A:
- Your next 90 Days
- Solving your specific AI deployment roadblocks
Speakers
Meet Your Hosts.
Jana Bulkin
Expert in strategic leadership, business transformation, and organizational change management.
Renato Jurjevic
Specialist in IT security, non-human identity control, and AI risk containment.
Reserve Your Spot
Learn how to turn AI security into a competitive dividend for your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Who is this webinar designed for?
This session is tailored for SME executive leaders and decision-makers—including CEOs, CIOs, COOs, CDOs, Enterprise Architects, Digitalization Officers, and Transformation Leaders. The content focuses on high-level strategy, practical governance, security risk management, and ROI rather than deep software coding.
We haven't deployed agentic AI yet. Is this webinar still relevant for us?
Yes. The safest and fastest way to adopt AI is to establish strategy, security, and governance before deploying tools. You will learn how to select and scope your very first high-impact use case safely without risking data leaks or compliance breaches.
How does NIS2 and the EU AI Act affect SME management directly?
Under regulations like NIS2, personal accountability for data security and risk management sits directly with board members and executive management. We will explain the latest regulatory timelines and show you how to set up “right-sized” governance that satisfies legal compliance without slowing down innovation.
How can public funding cover up to 80% of our AI project costs?
Many regional and federal grants (such as Digitalbonus Bayern, BAFA subsidies, or INQA Coaching) co-finance SME digitalization, IT security, and AI consulting projects. During the session, we will outline which schemes exist and how to ensure your planned projects qualify before you start.
What if I register but cannot make the live time on September 8th?
All registered attendees will receive access to the session recording, presentation slides, and a link to our free 10-minute AI Cybersecurity Posture Check following the live webinar.
Will there be an opportunity to ask questions about our specific setup?
Yes. The final 10–15 minutes of the webinar are dedicated to a live interactive Q&A where Renato Jurjević and Jana Bulkin will address participant questions and real-world implementation challenges submitted during the talk.
In which language will the webinar be conducted?
The live presentation will be delivered in English to accommodate international teams and cross-border leadership. However, Q&A interactions, chat discussions, and follow-up consultation options are available in both English and German.
