Representatives of the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) took part in the tenth-anniversary edition of Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW), held from 20 to 23 October 2025. SICW is one of the most prominent cybersecurity conferences in Asia, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, and experts from around the world.
The Czech delegation included Tomáš Krejčí, Deputy Director of NÚKIB for the National Cyber Security Centre; Veronika Kolek Netolická, NÚKIB’s Cyber Attaché for the Indo-Pacific; and Barbora Jehličková from the Bilateral Cooperation Unit. The representatives joined a broader delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Jiří Kozák, accompanied by the Special Envoy for Cyberspace, Marta Pelechová.
During SICW, the NÚKIB delegation held a series of bilateral meetings with representatives of Indo-Pacific countries and local institutions. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen cooperation, exchange experiences, and deepen contacts that will support the development of new joint projects in the field of cybersecurity.
A high-level meeting with the Senior Secretary of Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information reaffirmed the mutual interest of both countries in deepening their partnership on cyber policy and enhancing the resilience of digital infrastructure.
The program also included participation in GovWare, Asia’s largest cybersecurity trade fair and the flagship event of SICW. During an expert panel titled ‘Concepts of Trust and the Spillover of General Ecosystem Dynamics into Cyber Supply Chains’, Deputy Director Tomáš Krejčí presented the Czech approach to fostering trust, transparency, and resilience within cyber supply chains.
In addition, the delegation inaugurated the Czech national stand, which served as a platform for promoting Czech companies and institutions active in the cybersecurity sector. The accompanying networking sessions provided valuable opportunities to engage with representatives from Singapore’s private sector, government agencies, and academic institutions, further strengthening bilateral and regional ties.
‘SICW is an extraordinary opportunity to meet partners from across the region. The concentration of so many key players in one place enables us to strengthen cooperation more effectively, share experiences, and explore new topics and projects. I greatly appreciate that NÚKIB could once again take part in this event on its tenth anniversary," said Tomáš Krejčí, Deputy Director of NÚKIB for the National Cyber Security Center.
During the conference, Czech representatives actively participated in a side event organized by the European Union and the Czech Republic with the support of the EU ESIWA+ project (Enhancing Security Cooperation in and with Asia and the Indo-Pacific). Moderated by Veronika Kolek Netolická, the discussion focused on the UN framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace, the new UN Convention on Cybercrime, and practical approaches to implementing these frameworks in efforts to combat cyber fraud.
The event brought together the EU High Representative, officials from ASEAN member states, and global partners, who shared insights and best practices while identifying common priorities for future cooperation. Central to the discussion was a shared commitment to developing trust-based and citizen-centric cybersecurity.
‘The Czech Republic’s engagement in the region reflects our genuine commitment to building trusted, long-term partnerships and contributing to global cybersecurity efforts,” said Veronika Kolek Netolická, NÚKIB’s Cyber Attaché for the Indo-Pacific. She added that the NÚKIB delegation’s participation in the Counter Ransomware Initiative Summit and a meeting of like-minded nations further underscored the Czech Republic’s dedication to promoting a safe, stable, and rules-based cyberspace across the Indo-Pacific.
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2025-10-24