How to Follow My 2026 Speaking Tour: A Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

Keeping track of where an industry expert will speak can be a challenge, especially when events span multiple countries and formats. This guide turns my personal speaking schedule into a practical resource you can use to plan attendance, set reminders, and never miss a session. Whether you are interested in the intersection of trust and AI, national cybersecurity policy, digital humanism, or the future of digital festivals, the engagements listed below mark key moments in 2026. By following this guide, you’ll learn how to interpret the schedule, add events to your personal calendar, and avoid common pitfalls that trip up even seasoned conference-goers.

The original information—maintained on this page—lists four upcoming talks. Here I expand that simple enumeration into a full tutorial that you can reuse each time the list updates. The process is straightforward, but details such as time zones, registration links, and event formats matter. Let’s dive in.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready:

• Internet access – to view the latest version of the schedule and to register for virtual events.
• A calendar application – Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar, or a paper planner if you prefer manual entry.
• Knowledge of your local time zone – most events are listed in local time of the host city (New York uses ET, Potsdam and Nuremberg use CEST, Vienna uses CEST).
• Optional but helpful: travel booking accounts (flights/hotels) for in‑person conferences.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Visit the Official Schedule Page

The most reliable source of information is the page where the list is maintained. Bookmark it and check back periodically, because dates, times, or locations can change. At the time of writing, the page contains the following four engagements:

• Virtual talk – “The Security of Trust in the Age of AI,” hosted by the Financial Women’s Association of New York, May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET.
• Potsdam Conference on National Cybersecurity, Hasso Plattner Institut, Potsdam, Germany, June 24–25, 2026 (my talk on the evening of June 24).
• Digital Humanism Conference, Vienna, Austria, Tuesday, June 26, 2026.
• Nuremberg Digital Festival, Nuremberg, Germany, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Step 2: Interpret Event Details

Each entry includes the event name, host or location, date, and (where available) time. Notice that:

• The virtual talk has a precise time (6:00 PM ET). For all other events, only the date (or a date range) and city are given. You will likely need to check the event’s own website for the exact session schedule.
• Time zones differ. New York uses Eastern Time (ET) in May (EDT). Potsdam, Vienna, and Nuremberg all use Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2). When planning to watch a livestream or attend in person, convert these times to your local zone.

Step 3: Add Events to Your Calendar

Now create calendar entries for each engagement. Use the following best practices:

1. Virtual talk (May 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET): Create a recurring event (single occurrence) titled “The Security of Trust in the Age of AI – Financial Women’s Association of New York.” Set the time zone to America/New_York. Add a note: “Check your email for the virtual meeting link – likely sent a day before.” Set a reminder 15 minutes before.
2. Potsdam Conference (June 24–25, 2026): This is a two‑day conference. Create an event spanning both days. For my specific talk on the evening of June 24, add a separate 1‑hour slot at an estimated time (e.g., 7:00 PM CEST) – you can adjust once the detailed program is published. Label it “Keynote – Potsdam Conference on National Cybersecurity.” Add the location: Hasso Plattner Institut, Potsdam, Germany.
3. Digital Humanism Conference (June 26, 2026): Single‑day event in Vienna. Create a full‑day event or a placeholder for the session. Title: “Digital Humanism Conference – Vienna.” Again, check the conference website for my exact speaking slot.
4. Nuremberg Digital Festival (July 1, 2026): Single‑day festival. Create an event titled “Nuremberg Digital Festival.” I am speaking during the day; add a note to confirm timing with the festival schedule.

Step 4: Register or Book Travel (If Attending)

For the virtual talk, you likely need to register with the Financial Women’s Association of New York. The original list does not provide a registration link, so visit the FWA website or the event page for details. For the three in‑person events:

• Purchase conference passes early – many offer early‑bird discounts.
• Book flights and accommodation. Potsdam is near Berlin; Vienna and Nuremberg are well‑connected by train. Plan to arrive the day before for early sessions.

Step 5: Stay Updated

Because the list is maintained on this page, check it again a week or two before each event. Speakers sometimes change, and venues may shift. Additionally:

• Subscribe to event‑specific newsletters.
• Follow the relevant organizations on social media (Financial Women’s Association of New York, Hasso Plattner Institut, Digital Humanism Conference, Nuremberg Digital Festival).

Common Mistakes

Mistaking Time Zones

One of the easiest blunders is assuming the virtual talk runs in your local time. For example, 6:00 PM ET is 11:00 PM BST (London) and 7:00 AM the next day in Tokyo. Always convert using a reliable time‑zone converter. Similarly, the European events are in CEST; if you are in North America, you will need to subtract 6 hours (EDT) or 7 hours (PDT).

Assuming Virtual Events Are Always Free

Many virtual talks require registration, sometimes with a fee. The Financial Women’s Association event may be member‑only or open to the public. Check before the day to avoid being locked out.

Ignoring Conference-End Dates

The Potsdam Conference is listed as June 24–25. My talk is on the evening of the 24th, but you might miss other valuable sessions on the 25th. Plan to stay the full duration if possible.

Overlooking On-Site Details

For in‑person events, arrive early to account for security or badge pickup. The Hasso Plattner Institut has its own campus; verify exact building and room. Similarly, the Digital Humanism Conference and Nuremberg Digital Festival may have multiple tracks.

Summary

This guide transforms a simple list of upcoming speaking engagements into a repeatable process for staying organised. By visiting the maintained page, interpreting event details, adding calendar entries with correct time zones, registering or booking travel, and checking for updates, you can confidently attend (or watch) my 2026 talks. The four events cover virtual and in‑person formats across North America and Europe, touching on AI trust, cybersecurity, digital humanism, and digital festivals. Use this framework for any future updates to the list.