7–9 Apr 2026
Jaarbeurs Supernova
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

Security Days Organisational Committee

Session

Plenary

8 Apr 2026, 09:30
Jaarbeurs Supernova

Jaarbeurs Supernova

Utrecht, Netherlands

Conveners

Plenary: Play More Today. Secure Tomorrow. (Keynote Nancy Beers)

  • Rosanne Pouw (SURF)

Description

Hacking in essence is playing with technology.

Playing is proven to be crucial for learning, innovating and flexibility. And thus a fundamental tool for any security expert out there.

One of Nancy's favorite quotes is “If you don’t want to be replaced by a computer, don’t act like one.” By Arno Allan Penzias

So…. Are you ready to get up from your seat and add a little spice to your life with the Power of Play? Join the Nancy Beers on an exhilarating journey exploring the power of playing and playfulness in a security setting.

Using the full breadth and depth of her scientifically-backed knowledge, she shows you the ways in which play can bring measurable, impactful and positive change to the way we interact, think and create. Nancy will delve deep into the dynamics of playing in a presentation perfect for those looking to shake things up in their personal or professional lives, in teams, business and organizations.

She will combine recent insights in skills for the future with interactive games to prove her point.

Time to take playfulness seriously!

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