Women4Cyber Finland

Designed for experienced cybersecurity professionals, this event focuses on senior peer-level exchange. Others are welcome to apply, though priority will be given to those
with several years in the field.

No career in cybersecurity is without setbacks, and no real expertise is built without learning from them. This event digs into how experienced professionals turn difficult moments and missteps into strength.
With experience comes perspective. This event is designed for senior women in cybersecurity to openly reflect on the challenges, mistakes, and turning points that have shaped their careers.

Expect honest conversations, shared insight, and meaningful connections among peers.

Please note that we can accommodate dietary restrictions for those who get a spot before 14.04.2026. However, due to some constraints, we may not be able to make special food arrangements for those who get a spot after this date. We appreciate your understanding.

Note:
We will use meetup.com to communicate with you. Please check that you have allowed notifications and emails from meetup. This event requires some of the details which you can answer during RSVP. Please be mindful to answer the questionnaires. The information will be used purely to tailor relevant discussions during the event.

Our experts:

Jenni Gyllenberg, Expert IT Security Specialist in Nordea, who has held both leadership and specialist positions in the financial industry for the past 25 years.

Benjamin Särkkä is a cybersecurity leader, hacker, and CEO of 10100 Group, as well as the founder of the Disobey community. With experience ranging from building incident response capabilities to leading cybersecurity in organisations of different sizes, he brings a practical, real-world perspective not only to digital defense but also to how setbacks can be turned into strengths.

Kaarina Satamo is Head of Identity Management at Nordea. She has a background in global industrial companies with passion in Identity and Access Management and how it can support cybersecurity, compliance and process automation. She values diversity, strategic thinking and focuses on practical and responsible solutions.

Agenda

17:00 Doors open
17:30 W4CFI introduction
17:40 Presentation by Jenni Gyllenberg: “Imperfect Experts – Turning setbacks into strengths” explains why you should shift from being afraid of making mistakes to embracing them, and why this is the only way forward.
18:15 Food, drinks & networking
18:45 Presentation by Benjamin Särkkä: “Threats and Opportunities of the Modern Operating Environments”
19:00 Small group discussions lead by Jenni Gyllenberg, Benjamin Särkkä, and Kaarina Satamo
20:30-21.00 Wrap-up, networking

If the event is full, we still recommend you join the waitlist, since often spots open up closer to the event.

We have a no-show policy
If you are not able to participate and do not cancel, you will not be allowed to participate in upcoming events for the next six months.

If you need to cancel your participation, please update your RSVP status in Meetup to "Not going" by the 18th of April, 2026 latest.

Photos and social media
Please note that pictures from the event will be shared in our social media channels. You can opt-out from being photographed at the event.

How to enroll?
The venue requires prior registration. To enroll in the event click "Attend" in Meetup.

Please note that Women4Cyber Finland's events are primarily for women, but we welcome everyone. As the spots for the event are limited, we prioritize women currently working in the cybersecurity field.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at events[at]women4cyberfinland.com

About Nordea
Nordea is the largest bank in the Nordics where we work to support our customers’ financial development. Nordea is a major employer for technology specialists in the Nordics and Poland. Our technology units employ around 8000 people with a diverse background, nationalities and competences. With us, you get to work with all the modern technologies. We are up to date with cybersecurity trends, ensuring quality of banking services, with operational stability on top of mind. Warm welcome!