16th Cluster Session: “War in Cyberspace 2022: Summary, Achievements, and Gaps”

Endrit Demi has worked at the U.S. Department of State for 15 years, and is currently serving as a senior advisor on energy and cyber security initiatives at the Office of the Coordinator of Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Centra Asia. Mr. Demi is responsible for the alignment of U.S. resources with strategic objectives in support of regional energy security and diversification, cyber security capacity development, and critical infrastructure protection. He is also responsible for coordinating these efforts with the U.S. interagency, Congress, foreign allies, and international financial institutions. In his capacity as advisor on these issues, Mr. Demi’s primary goals are to support innovation and emerging technologies in the area of clean energy transition, as well as to strengthen transatlantic cooperation and information sharing on emerging hybrid threats. Mr. Demi has previously served as a State Department advisor on economic development, promoting equitable and sustainable economic growth through support of small and medium enterprises, women’s and youth entrepreneurship, science and innovation, as well as cross-border trade facilitation through harmonized customs regulations. He holds Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from George Washington University in International Relations and Security Studies. Originally from Tirana, Albania, Mr. Demi currently resides in Washington, DC.

Seasoned strategic business and development leader with more than 20 years of experience in FMCG and international development. Iryna has been working on various USAID-funded activities to advance reforms in Ukraine. As a skilled facilitator excels in fostering collaboration and engagement among stakeholders, including governmental officials and cross-sectoral stakeholders. Iryna holds an executive MBA diploma from Warsaw Management Institute and is a certificated Project Management Professional by Project Management Institute.

Vitaliy has more than ten years of solid experience managing cybersecurity companies. Under his leadership, cyber hygiene trainers have successfully implemented several hundred projects worldwide in more than ten countries.

Mykhailo brings over 15 years of experience working in governmental and non-profit organizations. Throughout the timeline of his career, Mykhailo held leadership positions in the State Employment Service (SES) of the Ministry of Social Policy in Kyiv and HelpAge International. In his current role, he provides management and oversight of CRDF Global’s Eurasia Hub, ensuring the application of best practices in program standards, and building relations with government agencies, embassies, and other partners.

Endrit Demi has worked at the U.S. Department of State for 15 years, and is currently serving as a senior advisor on energy and cyber security initiatives at the Office of the Coordinator of Assistance to Europe, Eurasia, and Centra Asia. Mr. Demi is responsible for the alignment of U.S. resources with strategic objectives in support of regional energy security and diversification, cyber security capacity development, and critical infrastructure protection. He is also responsible for coordinating these efforts with the U.S. interagency, Congress, foreign allies, and international financial institutions. In his capacity as advisor on these issues, Mr. Demi’s primary goals are to support innovation and emerging technologies in the area of clean energy transition, as well as to strengthen transatlantic cooperation and information sharing on emerging hybrid threats. Mr. Demi has previously served as a State Department advisor on economic development, promoting equitable and sustainable economic growth through support of small and medium enterprises, women’s and youth entrepreneurship, science and innovation, as well as cross-border trade facilitation through harmonized customs regulations. He holds Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from George Washington University in International Relations and Security Studies. Originally from Tirana, Albania, Mr. Demi currently resides in Washington, DC.