Mind the Gap, Close the Abuse Loop: A Dutch-German Exchange Cross-Border Abuse Meeting
eco, its topDNS Initiative and the Dutch Cloud Community
invite you to a joint members-only Dutch-German Security, Abuse & DNS Working Group Meeting!
On 3 September 2026, the Dutch Cloud Community (DCC) and eco – Association of the Internet Industry invite you to a unique, members-only, in‑person Dutch‑German exchange on tackling online abuse.
This joint working group meeting brings together leading experts from industry, law enforcement, academia, and policy to bridge gaps, share proven approaches, and accelerate cross-border collaboration. From prevention and mitigation projects to real-world case studies and policy initiatives, participants will gain valuable insights into how both ecosystems are addressing abuse—and where collaboration can make the difference.
Why join?
- Discover best practices from Dutch and German initiatives
- Explore cutting-edge tools and frameworks in abuse prevention and mitigation
- Engage in rapid-fire presentations (10 min + interactive Q&A)
- Shape joint action plans and future collaboration models
- Build trusted relationships across borders — because trust is key to impact
Expect dynamic contributions on topics such as codes & notice-and-takedown processes, secure email, DDoS mitigation, DNS abuse, data sharing frameworks, and more. Interactive elements will capture your input and help prioritize follow-up actions.
Outcome-driven collaboration
Together, we will identify shared goals, define concrete next steps, and lay the foundation for a durable Dutch-German cooperation framework — including regular exchanges and shared communication channels.
Stay for BBQ & Drinks
Participants are also warmly invited to stay for BBQ & drinks from 17:00 onwards, providing additional time for informal networking.
Join us for an engaging and action-oriented exchange — where ideas turn into cooperation, and cooperation into impact!
AGENDA
- 09:00
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Welcome & Round of Introductions
Ruud Alaerds
Managing Director, Dutch Cloud CommunityWido Potters
Manager Sales & Support, BITLars Steffen
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience, eco – Association of the Internet IndustryPatrick Koetter
Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco – Association of the Internet IndustryThomas Rickert
Director Names & Numbers, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
- 09:30
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Getting to know each other 1 - Dutch Prevention Projects
- Codes, NTD and Code-of-Conduct
Nationale Beheersorganisatie Internet Providers (NBIP) - internet.nl
Internet Standards Platform - Reseller-Lists and Pseudo-Purchases
The Dutch Police, DigiState - Capture the Red Flags
The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service
- Codes, NTD and Code-of-Conduct
- 10:30
- Quick Coffee Break
- 10:45
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Getting to know each other 2 - Dutch Mitigation Projects
- No More Leaks
Barend Frans, The Dutch Police - The Dutch Anti-DDoS-Coalition
University of Twente
- BPH Framework / Cyclotron
Delft University of Technology, Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL)
- No More Leaks
- 11:30
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Getting to know each other 2 - German Prevention Projects
- eco's anti-abuse working group in a nutshell
Patrick Koetter, Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco - Campaign “Secure Email"
Patrick Koetter, Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco - eco's topDNS Initiative
Thomas Rickert, Director Names & Numbers, eco
- eco's anti-abuse working group in a nutshell
- 12:30
- Networking Lunch
- 13:00
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Cross-Industry & Cross-National Collaboration
- Netbeacon Institute
Rowena Schoo, Netbeacon Institute - Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF)
Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
- Netbeacon Institute
- 13:30
- Collecting Ideas, Feedback & Next Steps
- 13:50
- Quick Coffee Break
- 14:00
- Dutch Cloud Community General Assembly Meeting (closed, DCC members-only)
- 17:00
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BBQ, Drinks & Networking
This is the moment when members and partners come together to enjoy the lovely weather, the delicious food and the chance to catch up and network
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
Online Abuse Expert
M3AAWG
Executive Director
Policy & Jursdiction Policy Network
VP of Policy & Government Relations
Verisign
Vice President, .CA and Registry Services
CIRA
CIPP/E Privacy & GRC Officer
Realtime Register
Implementation Consultant
DMARC Advisor
Director of Programs and Policy
Netbeacon Institute
Founder
DomainCrawler
Infrastructure Partnerships Lead
Netcraft
COO
iQ Global AS
Implementation Consultant
DMARC Advisor
SPEAKER & HOSTS
Managing Director
Dutch Cloud Community
Manager Sales & Support
BIT
Head of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Director Names & Numbers
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
