Mind the Gap, Close the Abuse Loop: A Dutch-German Exchange Cross-Border Abuse Meeting

Datum 03.09.2026 09:00 - 23:00 Uhr ics/ical Download von ics/ical
Ort Buitenplaats Kameryck Oortjespad Kamerik The Netherlands
Veranstalter Dutch Cloud Community & eco - Association of the Internet Industry

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
    • Welcome & Round of Introductions

       

      Ruud Alaerds
      Managing Director, Dutch Cloud Community

      Wido Potters
      Manager Sales & Support, BIT

      Lars Steffen
      Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience, eco – Association of the Internet Industry

      Patrick Koetter
      Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco – Association of the Internet Industry

      Thomas Rickert
      Director Names & Numbers, eco – Association of the Internet Industry

    • 10:30
    • Quick Coffee Break
    • 11:30
    • 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
    • 12:30
    • Networking Lunch
    • 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
    • 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

    Dennis Dayman
    Dennis Dayman

    Online Abuse Expert
    M3AAWG

    Bertrand de la Chapelle
    Bertrand de la Chapelle

    Executive Director
    Policy & Jursdiction Policy Network

    Keith Drazek
    Keith Drazek

    VP of Policy & Government Relations
    Verisign

    Adam Eisner
    Adam Eisner

    Vice President, .CA and Registry Services
    CIRA

    Theo Geurts
    Theo Geurts

    CIPP/E Privacy & GRC Officer
    Realtime Register

    Ivan Hadzhiev
    Ivan Hadzhiev

    Implementation Consultant
    DMARC Advisor

    Kristian Ørmen
    Kristian Ørmen
    Internetstiftelsen
     Rowena Schoo
    Rowena Schoo

    Director of Programs and Policy
    Netbeacon Institute

    Rickard Vikström
    Rickard Vikström

    Founder
    DomainCrawler

    Luke Wood
    Luke Wood

    Infrastructure Partnerships Lead
    Netcraft

    Su Wu
    Su Wu

    COO
    iQ Global AS

    Mo Zaman
    Mo Zaman

    Implementation Consultant
    DMARC Advisor

    Other speakers to be announced
    Other speakers to be announced

    SPEAKER & HOSTS

    Ruud Alaerds
    Ruud Alaerds

    Managing Director

    Dutch Cloud Community

     

    Wido Potters
    Wido Potters

    Manager Sales & Support

    BIT

     

    Patrick Koetter
    Patrick Koetter

    Head of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group

    eco – Association of the Internet Industry

     

    Thomas Rickert
    Thomas Rickert

    Director Names & Numbers

    eco – Association of the Internet Industry

    Lars Steffen
    Lars Steffen

    Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience

    eco – Association of the Internet Industry

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