Why you can no longer afford to ignore cybersecurity and accessibility
June 11
Wednesday
06:00 PM
CET
Ljubljana
Tivolska cesta 48, Infinum Office
EVENT INFO
New laws are raising the bar for digital products. Let’s take a look at how accessibility and security shape the next generation of user experiences.
Join us for our Accessibility x Cybersecurity meetup and discover how these two fields go hand in hand.
We’ll kick off the evening with Ana’s talk on building inclusive digital products through accessibility. Then, Neven will share real-world insights on tackling today’s cybersecurity challenges. To conclude, a panel of experts will debunk common myths surrounding accessibility and security, unpack key regulations such as NIS2 and the EAA, and examine the implications of these evolving frameworks for business and tech leaders.
Whether you’re working on becoming compliant, strengthening your security posture, or improving UX, this meetup is a chance to connect with peers, learn from experts, and exchange ideas that matter.
Speaker
Turning accessibility into a competitive edge
Ana Šekerija
Product Owner and Accessibility Lead, Infinum
Ana has been at Infinum for seven years, starting in QA and spending the last three and a half as a Product Owner. She’s worked on over 40 projects and has led Infinum’s accessibility efforts since 2021, organizing workshops, giving talks, and creating handbooks. Last year, she earned IAAP CPACC certification, becoming one of just three people in Croatia to do so. Outside of work, she’s learning sign language to keep making the world more inclusive.
In this lecture, Ana will:
1
Define accessibility, its importance, and the regulations shaping it
2
Address common barriers and the impact of accessibility on people with disabilities
3
Share practical approaches to embedding accessibility in projects and workflows
From incidents to compliance – shaping the future of cybersecurity
Neven Matas
Cybersecurity & QA Director, Infinum
Neven is the Cybersecurity and QA Director at Infinum, where he has spent nine years building high-performing teams and establishing new services. In recent years, he has focused on cybersecurity, ensuring digital products are resilient against modern threats and aligned with best practices in secure software development.
In this lecture, Neven will:
1
Share real-world cybersecurity incidents
2
Explore key regulatory measures, including the NIS2 directive, and their impact on businesses
3
Discuss the challenges shaping the future of cybersecurity and highlight current trends
PANEL
What people get wrong about cybersecurity and accessibility
In this panel, we’ll debunk common myths around accessibility and cybersecurity. We’ll tackle misconceptions like “more accessible/secure means bad UX” and ” it’s too late to act on these issues once a product is mature”. Join us for expert insights on how accessibility and security can enhance your product without compromise.
Panelists
Ana Šekerija
Product Owner and Accessibility Lead, Infinum
Neven Matas
Cybersecurity & QA Director, Infinum
Moderator
Mark Frelih
Android Engineer, Infinum
Mark is an Android engineer with over five years of professional experience, based in our Ljubljana office. He recently took on the role of organizing meetups and tech talks in Ljubljana, where he’s honing his communication and public speaking skills. Outside of work, you’ll find him staying active with a mix of sports–from running and mountain biking to squash and Muay Thai.
