Professor Dr Marco Gercke is a leading global expert on cybersecurity with more than 1,000 keynote addresses in over 100 countries and over 100 scientific publications. As Director of the Cybercrime Research Institute, he has advised governments at ministerial level, international organizations, and Fortune 500 leaders for more than two decades. He has been instrumental in developing national cybersecurity policies, strategies, and legal frameworks worldwide. Beyond his academic and advisory work, he is an active tech investor and serial entrepreneur. His current focus lies in the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and quantum computing for global security.