Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Three-day conference addressing European cybersecurity strategy, digital sovereignty and hybrid conflict
- Organized by the Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) and Bitdefender with support from ENISA, ECCC and other European institutions
- Features keynotes and panel discussions with leaders from the European Commission, ENISA and ECCC
- Designed for C-level executives, government officials, diplomats and cybersecurity leaders across public and private sectors
- Focus on public-private collaboration and critical infrastructure protection
About the Event
The Bucharest Cybersecurity Conference 2026 (BCC2026) takes place October 20 to 22, 2026, at the Halo Events Center in Bucharest. The Romanian National Cybersecurity Directorate (DNSC) and Bitdefender jointly organize the conference, which brings together senior decision-makers, government officials and industry experts from across Europe and beyond.
The event format centers on keynotes, fireside chats and panel discussions rather than hands-on technical workshops. Supporting institutions include ENISA, ECCC, NCC-RO and ANSSI, while sponsors and partners include Resecurity, Vodafone, F5, Rompetrol, SNC, CyberArena, PenTest-Tools.com and Financial Intelligence.
Strategic Focus Areas
BCC2026 addresses the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape through several interconnected themes. Collective security in cyberspace forms a central pillar, examining how European nations and institutions can coordinate defensive capabilities against shared threats. Technology sovereignty receives significant attention, framed as a strategic security imperative rather than purely an economic consideration.
The conference examines hybrid conflict and the role of digital infrastructure as a theater of war, reflecting current geopolitical realities facing European nations. Sessions explore the power dynamics, security challenges and operational realities that accompany efforts to achieve digital sovereignty at both national and continental levels.
European Policy and Regulatory Context
The involvement of the European Commission, ENISA and ECCC positions BCC2026 within broader European cybersecurity policy discussions. The conference addresses cross-border cooperation challenges and the strategic vision for Europe’s digital future, with particular emphasis on defending against state-sponsored cyber threats and securing critical infrastructure across member states.
Who Should Attend
BCC2026 targets senior professionals involved in cybersecurity strategy and policy. The audience includes C-level executives, directors and department heads from cybersecurity vendors, financial services, critical infrastructure operators, telecommunications and IT companies. Government attendees include public officials from national security agencies, law enforcement, EU institutions and international organizations. The conference also welcomes diplomats, academic researchers and media professionals covering European cybersecurity developments.