• Nicholas Rossman – Director of Projects

MEF sets the scene: the importance and the future of Fraud Prevention Includes summary of Findings from MEF Fraud Report

• Divya Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development – BICS

In today’s digital age, balancing customer experience (CX) and fraud prevention is a major challenge for enterprises. While digital channels enhance CX, they also expose businesses and consumers to fraud. To combat this, a multi-faceted approach is necessary, encompassing robust digital identity verification, real-time fraud detection and prevention, collaboration within the telecom ecosystem, customer education, and continuous improvement of security strategies. By prioritizing both CX and security, enterprises can protect their reputation, customer trust, and financial stability in the face of evolving fraud threats.

• Jorij Abraham, Managing Director – GASA

The latest annual study by the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) and ScamAdviser, paints a devastating picture of the worldwide onslaught of scams, highlighting an urgent need for vigilance and preventative action. The Global State of Scams 2023 Report, which involved 49,459 people from 43 countries, indicates that a substantial 25.5% of world citizens lost money to scams or identity theft in the last 12 months, culminating in financial losses estimated at $1.026 trillion.

• Nicholas Rossman, Director of Projects – MEF
• Eli Katz, Founder & CEO – X-Connect
• Ira Cohen, VP, Business Development and Marketing – MMDSmart
• Jason Lunn, Global Connectivity/CPaaS – Cisco

The mobile messaging industry faces a crisis of trust. Spam, smishing, and phishing are rampant. How can we combat fraud and make messaging safe for brands and consumers?

Unpack the challenges fueling this crisis.
Explore solutions to restore trust and security.
Define key principles for verifying brand identities across networks.
Don’t miss this crucial conversation on the future of mobile messaging.

• Eric Priezkalns, Director of AntiFraud and Integrity – MEF
• Phil Carter, RCS Ecosystem Strategy & Partnerships Manager – Google
• Dave Boddington, Group Product Manager – Infobip
• Aidan Kenny, Product Manager – Open Mind Networks
• Claudine Bell, Partner Business Manager, Messaging and Payments – Virgin Media O2

• Katia Gonzalez Gutierrez, Head of Transactional Security Solutions – BICS
• Uku Tomikas, CEO – Messente 
• Bernd Heinen, Sr. Product Manager Corporate Messaging – Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG
• Lee Suker, Head of Identity – Sinch

Artifically Inflated and Artificially Generated traffic is an increasing problem for the Telecoms industry. We will explore the size and impact of this problem and discuss some potential solutions

• Dr. Marco Lafrentz, Vice President of Business and Market Development – Netnumber
• Glyn Povah, Global Product Development – Telefónica
• Adri Loloci, Senior Global Product Manager – Vodafone
• Håkon Brüne, New Business Developer – KPN

• Eleni Kotonia, Specialist in Document Forensics, Biometrics and Quality Management Systems – Europol
• Andrew Bud CBE FREng FIET, Founder & CEO – Iproov

• Anzelle Robertson, Program Director – MEF
• David Lotfi, CEO – Evina
• Léon Dijksman, COO – Sam Media
• Laurent Baquiast, Co-Founder and Co-CEO – Wister

Explore the latest mobile payment security threats, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices to safeguard transactions and foster consumer trust. Experts share real-world insights on robust security measures, regulatory compliance, and balancing security with a seamless user experience for sustainable business growth.

• Sham Careem, Advisor – MEF

Hear from MEF how cross industry collaboration is having a significant impact on Smishing attacks in the UK, Spain and Ireland. MEF will share some key insights into how the Sender ID Protection Registry, working in close cooperation with leading banks, fintechs, government agencies, aggregators and MNOs is making life difficult for the fraudsters”

• Innoncenzo Genna, Legal advisor – Genna Cabinet
• Katarina Pranjic, Head of Regulation and Policy – LexisNexis Risk Solutions
• David Rogers MBE, CEO – Copper Horse
• Matthew Noyes, Director of Cyber Policy and Strategy – US Secret Service
• Michel Van Bellingham, Chair, Council – BIPT

Tired of hearing the same old tune? The mobile industry knows collaboration is key to combating fraud, but it remains elusive. Join this dynamic panel of leaders from across the ecosystem as they tackle the tough questions:

What’s really stopping us from working together effectively?
Why is cooperation such a challenge?
How do we break down barriers and enable seamless data sharing?
Get ready for frank discussion and actionable insights. It’s time to move beyond talk and make collaboration a reality.

• Tim Ward, VP Number Information Services – XConnect
• Jason Lunn, Global Connectivity/CPaaS – Cisco
• Divya Wakankar, VP Strategy and Corporate Development – BICS
• Dr. Marco Lafrentz, Vice President of Business and Market Development – netnumber
• Andrew Bud CBE FREng FIET, Founder & CEO – Iproov