Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Annual cybersecurity conference hosted by the National Cybersecurity Centre of Uzbekistan, bringing together decision-makers from across Central Eurasia
- Focus areas include IT/OT security for critical infrastructure, financial sector cyber defense, AI’s impact on cybersecurity, and workforce development
- Target audience includes CISOs, CERTs, government officials, banking executives, and industrial sector leaders from public and private organizations
- Features conference sessions, expo, hands-on workshops, and the CyberKent Hacker Games
- Major sponsors include Cloudflare (title sponsor), Group IB, Huawei, Thales, Fortinet, Microsoft, and Palo Alto Networks
About the Event
Cyber Security Summit Central Eurasia (CSS 2026) is an annual in-person conference and expo held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Hosted by the National Cybersecurity Centre of Uzbekistan, the summit convenes national security centres, solution providers, and information security leaders from government, commercial, and industrial sectors across the Central Eurasian region.
The event combines plenary sessions, panel discussions, hands-on workshops, networking functions, and an exhibition floor. A competitive element, the CyberKent Hacker Games, provides a practical skills challenge alongside the main programme.
Core Topics and Workshop Content
The summit addresses cybersecurity challenges arising from rapid digitalization across Central Eurasia. Main conference topics include the impact of artificial intelligence on cybersecurity operations, securing critical assets, IT/OT security convergence in critical infrastructure environments, and financial sector cyber defense strategies. Sessions also examine how security leaders can secure executive buy-in for security initiatives and build organizational support for cybersecurity programmes.
Workshops provide practical training in data security management, covering data discovery, classification, access control, and activity monitoring. These sessions offer hands-on experience with techniques for protecting sensitive information across enterprise environments.
Regional and Sector Focus
CSS 2026 concentrates on cybersecurity requirements specific to Central Eurasia, where organizations face the dual challenge of accelerating digital transformation while defending against evolving threats. The programme addresses the needs of critical infrastructure operators, financial institutions, telecommunications providers, and government agencies responsible for digital governance. Public-private collaboration and regional partnership building feature prominently, reflecting the interconnected nature of cyber risk across borders and sectors.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for senior decision-makers and technical experts responsible for cybersecurity strategy and operations. This includes CISOs, information security leaders, CERT team members, IT and OT managers, government officials, banking and finance executives, and industrial sector leaders. Both public sector agencies and private enterprises with interests in critical infrastructure protection, financial services security, and regional cyber resilience will find relevant content.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Cloudflare serves as title sponsor. Additional sponsors and exhibitors include Group IB, Huawei, Thales, A10 Networks, Akamai, Check Point, Cisco, Fortinet, KPMG, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Qrator Labs, Safer Zone, Softprom, Soteryan, Tetra Security, ThreatLocker, Tsarka, and Vulners.