Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Conference exploring how artificial intelligence functions as both an attack vector and defensive tool in cybersecurity
- Addresses NIS2 directive compliance and governance challenges for Danish and Nordic organisations
- Designed for CISOs, IT directors, GRC leaders, and senior executives from finance, government, critical infrastructure, and transport sectors
- Focuses on cross-sector collaboration between public and private organisations to strengthen collective resilience
- Full day programme featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and networking at Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
About the Event
State of Cyber Security Denmark 2026 brings together the country’s cybersecurity community to address threats from cybercriminals, foreign powers, and lone hackers. The conference recognises that Denmark’s digitally advanced sectors, including healthcare, banking, municipalities, and national infrastructure, face increasing exposure to cyberattacks. This year’s theme, “A.I. vs. A.I.,” examines the dual role of artificial intelligence in both enabling attacks and strengthening defences.
The in-person event takes place at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen and features a full day of keynote presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions led by a professional moderator. Speakers represent organisations including Copenhagen Business School, Norlys, Iver, and F.C. København.
Core Topics and Technical Focus
The programme covers ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks alongside broader strategic concerns. Sessions address security architecture, cloud security, and Identity and Access Management as strategic infrastructure supporting governance, compliance, and business operations. The human factor in cybersecurity also features prominently, acknowledging that technical controls alone cannot address all vulnerabilities.
Geopolitical tensions and their implications for cybersecurity strategy form part of the discussion, reflecting the reality that threat actors increasingly include state-sponsored groups alongside criminal organisations.
NIS2 and Regulatory Compliance
The NIS2 directive and regulatory compliance receive significant attention, with content addressing how organisations can integrate governance and compliance requirements into their cybersecurity strategies. This is particularly relevant for critical infrastructure providers and public sector bodies navigating evolving European regulatory frameworks.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets senior cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers across the Nordic region. This includes CISOs, IT directors, heads of digital, GRC leaders, auditors, trade advisors, and senior executives. Attendees typically represent large organisations, public sector bodies, and critical infrastructure providers operating in finance, government, industry, IT operations, software development, and transport.
Public-Private Collaboration
A central premise of the event is that no single organisation can effectively counter modern cyber threats in isolation. The programme emphasises building partnerships and fostering dialogue between public and private sector participants, with the aim of creating relationships and knowledge sharing that extend beyond the conference itself.