Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Cybertech Europe 2026 takes place at La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, government officials, and technology vendors from across Europe and internationally.
- Nine conference tracks cover EU cyber strategy, critical infrastructure protection, zero trust implementation, and next-generation technologies including quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
- Dedicated sessions address the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, examining both defensive applications and emerging AI-driven threats.
- The event includes a CISO and CIO Leadership Forum focused on governance, board engagement, and enterprise risk management.
- An Innovation Spotlight track features startups, investment discussions, and emerging cyber technologies.
About Cybertech Europe
Cybertech Europe is part of the Cybertech conference series, established in 2014 as a global networking platform for the cybersecurity industry. The series hosts events in locations including Tel Aviv, New York, Rome, Dubai, and Tokyo. The 2026 European edition combines a conference programme with an exhibition, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and startup presentations.
Conference Themes for 2026
The programme is organised around nine thematic tracks. The EU Cyber Perspective examines European cyber strategy, digital sovereignty, sovereign cloud initiatives, and regulatory developments affecting the region. Global Cybersecurity Leadership addresses geopolitical developments, international cooperation, and the strategic priorities of senior leaders.
AI and Cybersecurity explores the dual role of artificial intelligence in both defending against and enabling cyber threats, covering AI governance, secure AI implementation, agentic AI, and automation in security operations. Protecting Critical Infrastructure focuses on operational technology security, supply chain risks, energy resilience, and preparedness for large-scale disruptions across sectors including energy and transportation.
Zero Trust in Practice addresses identity security, cloud security, access management, and emerging challenges around AI-generated identities and non-human identities. Cyber Defense and National Security covers military cooperation, hybrid threats, cyber diplomacy, and crisis preparedness.
Next Generation Cybersecurity looks at quantum technologies, post-quantum cryptography, autonomous systems, digital identity, and space technologies. The Innovation Spotlight track highlights entrepreneurship, investment trends, and commercialisation of emerging cyber capabilities.
CISO and CIO Leadership Forum
A dedicated leadership forum brings together senior security executives to discuss their evolving role as strategic business leaders. Topics include cyber resilience, governance frameworks, business continuity planning, enterprise risk management, board-level engagement, and organisational transformation in response to changing threat landscapes.
Who Should Attend
Cybertech Europe targets CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, security professionals, IT managers, government officials, policymakers, and technology vendors. The event draws attendees from sectors including finance, healthcare, energy, and telecommunications, ranging from senior decision-makers to technical specialists and startup founders.