Christian Kaufmann
As Vice President Technology Christian Kaufmann leads the Technology department which is responsible for driving the technical evolution of the Akamai Edge platform, including a wide set of responsibilities like hardware engineering, datacenter architecture, network architecture and engineering, and software and systems development.
Christian has gained extensive board experience including hiring CEOs and handling M&A, during his 15+ years on various boards in the Internet ecosystem.
Currently he serves as a board member at ICANN and the Chair of the Tor Project.
Before joining Akamai, Christian worked at several ISPs and Carriers like Telia Sonera, Easynet and Cable & Wireless, in various technical and managerial roles. Christian has a Master of Science in Advanced Networking from The Open University in the UK. He also holds various technical certifications, including both a CCIE & JCNIE.
This panel explores key aspects of the future of the Internet through the prism of global regulations, technological innovations and business trends. With the participation of both domestic and international experts, we discuss the implications of technology, regulation and AI on the development of the Internet and users. The panel will be moderated by Danko Jevtović, a member of the RNIDS Board of Directors. Panelist Kristijan Kaufman, a member of the ICANN Board of Directors, has been involved in Internet architecture for over 20 years and will give us insight into what changes and security challenges await us from the technological side. Rastko Petaković, a partner at Karanović & Partners, will provide insight into the legal challenges and regulations we expect. Mika Tasić, a technology strategist from England, will analyze the impact of new Web and AI technologies on marketing, business and growth strategies. Join us as we explore scenarios for the future of the Internet and ways to prepare for the coming changes.