Cybersecurity Conferences in Germany

Name: CISOXGermany 2026
Start: 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000000Z
Location: Germany

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Germany is an up-and-coming player in the field of cyber security. It is the fifth-largest market for cyber security products and services in Europe and continues to grow. As with many other countries across the globe, Germany is a major target for cyberattacks.

To combat the growing threat of cybercrime, Germany has been actively investing in strengthening its cyber security measures. The German government has invested heavily in both technology and personnel to ensure that it is well-protected against cyber threats. This includes the implementation of the German Cyber Security Strategy, which was designed to ensure that cybersecurity risks are adequately addressed.

To further support its efforts to protect against cyber threats, the German government has been encouraging networking between its members of the IT security community by organizing several conferences and events dedicated to cyber security. The Cyber Security Conference, held annually in Frankfurt, is one of the leading conferences for cybersecurity professionals in Germany. It provides attendees with a platform to network, explore the latest trends in cybersecurity, and collaborate on developing new strategies to strengthen cyber defense.

In addition to the Cyber Security Conference, other events such as the IT Security Summit and the International Cyber Security Forum have been organized to bring cyber security professionals from across the world to Germany. These events allow attendees to gain insight on the latest developments in cyber security in Germany and beyond.

The German government has also partnered with the “Cybersecurity for Europe” initiative to promote a more secure digital environment across Europe and to increase cooperation on cybersecurity issues. As a part of this measure, the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) holds yearly events to increase awareness of cyber threats and to communicate best practices to increase cyber security.

Germany has made great strides towards strengthening its cyber security measures. Its support for conferences and events focused on the cybersecurity industry allows professionals from across the globe to come together and collaborate on developing new strategies and best practices in the fight against cybercrime.

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13th April 2026 | OpenText Summit Munich 2026

OpenText Summit Munich 2026 brings together business and technology leaders to explore how AI and intelligent automation can drive innovation while strengthening security and trust. The event focuses on how agent based AI supports people by automating repetitive work, improving decision making, and allowing teams to concentrate on creativity and strategic initiatives. A strong emphasis is placed on cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance, highlighting how sovereign cloud solutions help organizations protect sensitive information while scaling AI responsibly across operations.

Through practical keynotes and real world examples, attendees gain insight into how organizations can combine human expertise with digital capabilities to create high performing, future ready teams. The sessions show how a unified information foundation enables secure automation, responsible AI adoption, and sustainable competitive advantage. Participants leave with clear takeaways on building a scalable digital workforce that balances innovation, efficiency, and long term resilience.

Physical • Paid • Part of OpenText

14th April 2026 | project networks GmbH: Strategy Summit IT Management 2026

The Strategy Summit IT Management 2026 is an executive-focused event designed for senior IT leaders and decision-makers. It brings together CIOs and heads of IT to explore strategic challenges and opportunities in managing modern enterprise IT environments.

The summit emphasizes leadership, organizational readiness, and the role of IT in driving business transformation. Through discussions and peer exchange, participants examine topics such as AI adoption, IT governance, and long-term strategy development, supporting informed decision-making and future-oriented planning.

Physical • Paid • Part of project networks GmbH

15th April 2026 | DACHSec 2026

DACHsec 2026 returns to Frankfurt as one of Europe’s most respected cybersecurity gatherings. The event focuses on strengthening the region’s digital resilience while examining how organizations adapt to new regulatory, technological, and geopolitical pressures. Through panel discussions, case studies, and collaborative sessions, participants learn how peers across industries manage threats and implement effective governance frameworks. The tone of the event is open, practical, and designed for real exchange rather than broad theory.

Attendees can expect in-depth conversations around AI, automation, and compliance challenges shaped by NIS2 and DORA. The format promotes genuine peer learning and strategy sharing, helping leaders align security priorities with fast-changing business realities. DACHsec remains a steady platform for security executives in the DACH region to build partnerships, compare practices, and plan for the evolving risk landscape ahead.

Physical • Paid • Part of Information Security Media Group (ISMG)

16th April 2026 | IT Security Camp: April 2026

The April edition of the IT Security Camp focuses on hands on pentesting and DevSecOps skills that help teams identify and reduce security risks in modern applications. The training guides participants through realistic attack scenarios and defense techniques that strengthen their understanding of secure coding and application hardening. These sessions emphasize real world vulnerabilities such as injection flaws, session attacks, and misconfigurations that often lead to serious security incidents. The program also connects its lessons to NIS 2 requirements, making the content valuable for organizations that need to improve technical and organizational defenses.

The event expands into deeper offensive security exercises that demonstrate how attackers escalate access, exfiltrate data, and exploit blind vulnerabilities. Participants also receive practical DevSecOps training that shows how to integrate automated security checks into CI and CD pipelines. This combination of offensive and defensive techniques helps security teams build resilience and prevent issues before they reach production. The camp provides a clear pathway for improving secure development practices, risk awareness, and vulnerability management across the software lifecycle.

Online • Paid • Part of Entwickler.de Akademie

16th April 2026 | CISOXGermany 2026

CISOX Germany 2026 is a high level cybersecurity event tailored for senior security leaders responsible for safeguarding critical digital assets. The event addresses the growing importance of resilience, compliance, and trust within Germany’s regulatory and industrial environment.

Security executives attending CISOX Germany engage in meaningful dialogue around leadership, governance, and long term cyber strategy. The event encourages knowledge sharing among peers who face similar regulatory obligations and operational challenges. By focusing on practical leadership insight rather than tactical solutions, CISOX Germany supports CISOs in strengthening organizational security posture and building sustainable cyber resilience.

Physical • Paid • Part of EDS