Mind the Gap, Close the Abuse Loop: A Dutch-German Exchange Cross-Border Abuse Meeting
eco, its topDNS Initiative and the Dutch Cloud Community
invite you to a joint members-only Dutch-German Security, Abuse & DNS Working Group Meeting!
On 3 September 2026, the Dutch Cloud Community (DCC) and eco – Association of the Internet Industry invite you to a unique, members-only, in‑person Dutch‑German exchange on tackling online abuse.
This joint working group meeting brings together leading experts from industry, law enforcement, academia, and policy to bridge gaps, share proven approaches, and accelerate cross-border collaboration. From prevention and mitigation projects to real-world case studies and policy initiatives, participants will gain valuable insights into how both ecosystems are addressing abuse—and where collaboration can make the difference.
Why join?
- Discover best practices from Dutch and German initiatives
- Explore cutting-edge tools and frameworks in abuse prevention and mitigation
- Engage in rapid-fire presentations (10 min + interactive Q&A)
- Shape joint action plans and future collaboration models
- Build trusted relationships across borders — because trust is key to impact
Expect dynamic contributions on topics such as codes & notice-and-takedown processes, secure email, DDoS mitigation, DNS abuse, data sharing frameworks, and more. Interactive elements will capture your input and help prioritize follow-up actions.
Outcome-driven collaboration
Together, we will identify shared goals, define concrete next steps, and lay the foundation for a durable Dutch-German cooperation framework — including regular exchanges and shared communication channels.
Stay for BBQ & Drinks
Participants are also warmly invited to stay for BBQ & drinks from 17:00 onwards, providing additional time for informal networking.
Join us for an engaging and action-oriented exchange — where ideas turn into cooperation, and cooperation into impact!
Agenda
09:00
Welcome & Round of Introductions
Ruud Alaerds
Managing Director, Dutch Cloud Community
Wido Potters
Manager Sales & Support, BIT
Lars Steffen
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Patrick Koetter
Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Thomas Rickert
Director Names & Numbers, eco – Association of the Internet Industry
09:30
Getting to know each other 1 – Dutch Prevention Projects
Codes, NTD and Code-of-Conduct
Nationale Beheersorganisatie Internet Providers (NBIP)
internet.nl
Internet Standards Platform
Reseller-Lists and Pseudo-Purchases
The Dutch Police, DigiState
Capture the Red Flags
The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service
10:30
Quick Coffee Break
10:45
Getting to know each other 2 – Dutch Mitigation Projects
- No More Leaks
Barend Frans, The Dutch Police - The Dutch Anti-DDoS-Coalition
University of Twente - BPH Framework / Cyclotron
Delft University of Technology, Nationaal Cyber Security Centrum (NCSC-NL)
11:30
Getting to know each other 2 – German Prevention Projects
- eco’s anti-abuse working group in a nutshell
Patrick Koetter, Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco - Campaign “Secure Email”
Patrick Koetter, Leader of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group, eco - eco’s topDNS Initiative
Thomas Rickert, Director Names & Numbers, eco
12:30
Networking Lunch
13:00
Cross-Industry & Cross-National Collaboration
Netbeacon Institute
Rowena Schoo, Netbeacon Institute
Internet Infrastructure Forum (IIF)
Bertrand de la Chapelle, Internet & Jurisdiction Policy Network
13:30
Collecting Ideas, Feedback & Next Steps
13:50
Quick Coffee Break
14:00
Dutch Cloud Community General Assembly Meeting (closed, DCC members-only)
17:00
BBQ, Drinks & Networking
This is the moment when members and partners come together to enjoy the lovely weather, the delicious food and the chance to catch up and network
Speakers
Ruud Alaerds
Managing Director
Dutch Cloud Community
Wido Potters
Manager Sales & Support
BIT
Patrick Koetter
Head of the Anti-Abuse & Email Competence Group
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Host
Lars Steffen
Head of International, Digital Infrastructures & Resilience
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Thomas Rickert
Director Names & Numbers
eco – Association of the Internet Industry
Partner
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