How the event Business Security in the age of war and AI went?

On April 24, the Ethicontrol team participated in the “Business Security in the Age of War and AI” conference, a major event in Kyiv that brought together security professionals from across Ukraine. The forum focused on how to protect organizations from the inside out through better processes, smarter tools, and stronger ethical foundations.

In a time when businesses face both physical and digital threats — from war to cyberattacks — this kind of event feels more important than ever.

One of the strengths of this conference was its combination of theoretical and practical approaches to business security. Alongside each discussion panel, participants could attend hands-on workshops designed to offer useful, real-world tools for professionals working in corporate security. This flexible format allowed attendees to choose what suited them best, whether they preferred in-depth discussions or practical training.

Conference agenda

PANEL 1 — Business security risk analytics: the situation IN UKRAINE and future outlook

Moderator: Serhii Pohrebnoi — SK Security Co-Founder, Sayenko Kharenko Partner

The event kicked off with a timely and thought-provocative panel on business security risk analysis in Ukraine, led by Serhii Pohrebnoi. The panel centered on what the current risk environment is for businesses in Ukraine, with a focus on the effects of war, geopolitical tensions, and cybersecurity attacks.

Panellists discussed how organizations are evolving their risk analysis practices in response to changing circumstances, and which tools and methods show the most value. From operational disruption and internal threats to protection of information and regulation, the discussion addressed the entire range of business risks in the modern era.

As the panel looked forward, they underscored the increasingly prevalent role of data-driven decision-making within security strategy. With Ukraine dealing with increasingly intricate challenges on the ground, the demand for precise real-time risk analysis has never been more necessary. The session laid the groundwork for the rest of the event, emphasizing the notion that intelligent, informed security is not simply a reaction to crisis, but a fundamental aspect of business resilience.

PANEL 2 — Corporate intelligence: modern technologies and opportunities

Moderator: Viktor Drobotenko — СЕО SK Security, Chairman of Ukraine Branch of ASIS International

Hosted by Viktor Drobotenko, the panel discussed how corporate intelligence is transforming using the assistance of advanced technologies.

Experts debated how the collection of data, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and analysis using artificial intelligence are being harnessed for backing strategic decisions, safeguarding assets, and identifying threats early.

The session focused on the significance of ethical intelligence collection and the potential for companies to enhance their situational awareness within a more complex arena.

PANEL 3 — Corporate security in large businesses

Moderator: Serhii Nechyporenko — Director of the Security Department, MTI Group

Chaired by Serhii Nechyporenko, this panel addressed the specific problems and priorities of large businesses in corporate security organizations.

Experts provided insight into organizing internal security teams, handling incidents at scale, and uniting security efforts across departments and regions. The importance of having the backing of the leadership, clear policies, and technology as enablers of corporate security in large organizations was emphasized in the discussion.

PANEL 4 — Investigations, anti-corruption efforts, and compliance in business

Moderator: Hanna Horbenko — Director of the Compliance and Financial Monitoring Department, OTP Bank

Chaired by Hanna Horbenko, the panel discussed the vital importance of internal investigations, anti-corruption programs, and compliance in protecting business integrity.

Members discussed best practices for carrying out internal investigations, establishing robust compliance regimes, and ensuring corporate conduct is compatible with legal and ethical standards. The panel stressed the increased demands on companies to conduct themselves transparently and proactively identify and prevent misconduct.

Ethicontrol at the event

We welcomed the opportunity to engage in significant discussions regarding business security. In our booth, we presented how our incident response system assists businesses in identifying risks earlier on, investigating and reacting promptly, and enhancing corporate security as a whole.

We saw a lot of new faces — and a few familiar ones as well. It is always like being back home when we encounter long-standing clients we've served for many years. Such an event is an excellent platform to swap notes on security and compliance, and receive valuable feedback and suggestions concerning our platform.

As is our habit, we took along a bit of our signature merch — a small token way of leaving behind a reminder of ourselves and the occasion. If you happen to run into us at an event, don’t hesitate to visit our booth, say hello, and pick up some fun security- and compliance-themed merch.

General impression

We felt privileged to participate in this event together with other key players in the business security market. We got to meet new individuals, meet up with current clients, and learn more about the current business security status in Ukraine amid these unprecedented times.

From internal investigations conversations all the way up to panels discussing the role of AI and automation within security, one theme stood out: the future of corporate security is proactive and technology-focused, yet profoundly human. We’re honored to enable organizations that are moving towards that future.

The convention achieved a thoughtful balance of urgency and optimism that reminded us that innovation and partnership can make significant strides even in uncertain times.

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