Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on implementing major EU cybersecurity legislation including NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Solidarity Act, and revised Cybersecurity Act
- Addresses trusted ICT supply chains, high-risk supplier management, and post-quantum cryptography
- Designed for CISOs, policymakers, and senior security leaders from critical infrastructure, telecom, cloud, finance, and government sectors
- Explores the intersection of artificial intelligence, cyber defence, and governance frameworks
- Features keynotes, panel discussions, a CISO exchange session, and exhibition area
About the Event
The 13th Annual European Cyber Security Conference convenes policymakers, industry leaders, and cybersecurity practitioners in Brussels to address Europe’s evolving threat landscape. The conference examines how organisations can translate complex EU regulatory frameworks into practical operational strategies while maintaining competitiveness and fostering innovation.
The event takes place at the Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels and follows an executive-level, panel-led format. Programming includes keynote speeches, industry interviews, interactive panel discussions, a dedicated CISO exchange session, networking lunch, and an exhibition area with demonstrations.
EU Regulatory Implementation
With NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, Cyber Solidarity Act, and the revised Cybersecurity Act moving from policy to implementation, the conference provides guidance on compliance requirements and operational implications. Sessions address how CISOs and security teams can build programmes that satisfy regulatory obligations while supporting business objectives.
Supply Chain Security and Emerging Technologies
The agenda covers trusted ICT supply chains and high-risk supplier management, reflecting growing concerns about third-party risk across European critical infrastructure. Additional sessions examine the impact of artificial intelligence and frontier models on cybersecurity operations, including approaches to post-quantum cryptography and building resilience against hybrid cyber threats.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets CISOs, CIOs, and senior information security leaders alongside policymakers from EU institutions and national governments. It is relevant to professionals working in critical infrastructure, telecommunications, cloud services, financial services, and government. Partners include ECSO, ETSI, and the Cyber Security Coalition, with sponsors including Broadcom, Cisco, Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, Google, Cloudflare, and Zscaler.