As Europe reaches the midpoint of the ‘Digital Decade’, the 12th Annual European Cyber Security Conference will convene key policymakers, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts to assess the progress, challenges, and future direction of cybersecurity in the EU and worldwide. Against a backdrop of rapid digital transformation, evolving cyber threats, and increasing geopolitical tensions, this year’s conference will assess progress of cyber policies, and examine the market dynamics, technological advancements, and global partnerships that shape the cybersecurity landscape in the EU and beyond.
The event will discuss issues related to the implementation and harmonisation of the EU cybersecurity rulebook while also exploring future initiatives in the context of the Commission’s new commitment to regulatory simplification, and examine pathways to boost the competitiveness of the European cybersecurity market. It will highlight strategies to close the cybersecurity skills gap and enhance public awareness, analyse the role that emerging tech play in reshaping the cybersecurity landscape and discuss best practices for operationalising cyber security and resilience, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. The conference will also assess how stronger international cooperation can be fostered to combat rising cyber threats, protect digital assets and critical infrastructure, build capacity, and to reinforce the place of the EU as a key player in global cybersecurity.
Forum Europe’s 11th European Cyber Security Conference took place in Brussels in March 2024. The achievements in cybersecurity in recent years were discussed over a series of panel discussions and two keynote sessions.
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From Policymaking to Implementation in a Context of Regulatory Simplification
A European Cybersecurity Market
The Human Factor in Cybersecurity
Opportunities and Vulnerabilities of Emerging Digital Technologies
Cyber Security in Practice – a CxO Discussion
Cyber Defence in Europe
Strengthening Collective Resilience Globally
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalisation
Republic of Moldova
Head of the Cyber Threat Intelligence team, NCSC
Netherlands
Cyber Ambassador
Finland
Deputy Head of Unit for Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Policy, DG CONNECT
European Commission
Head of the Cyber Coordination Task Force, DG CONNECT
European Commission
Head of Global Privacy and Government Affairs EMEA
Broadcom
Project Manager of Skills
ENISA
Cybersecurity Policy Lead Europe
National Coordination Centre (NCC-ES) and Director’s General Cabinet Head
INCIBE
Principal Analyst
Cullen International
CEO
CYEN
Executive Director, Security Advocacy
Lenovo
Chief Technology Officer
European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO)
Chief Digital Trust Officer
Esko
Data Privacy and Security Reporter
MLex
Data Privacy and Security Reporter
MLex
Chief Technology Officer
GEN Digital
Head of EU Policy, European Government Affairs
Microsoft Europe
Chief Digital Trust Officer
Esko
Data Privacy and Security Reporter
MLex
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The EU continues on an ambitious journey to bolster its cybersecurity posture amid a significantly evolving threat landscape. Indeed, a wave of initiatives, including legislations like NIS2, CRA, CSOA, DORA and CSA, has demonstrated the block’s commitment to build a unified and resilient cybersecurity ecosystem and to enhance its collective cyber incident management capabilities.
As the transition from policymaking to implementation takes place in a context increasingly shaped by the goals of regulatory simplification and digital sovereignty, critical questions are emerging around harmonisation, the practical implications for businesses, and the balance between regulation, innovation, and sector-specific needs. This session will explore both the opportunities and challenges in delivering a coherent and operationally effective EU cybersecurity framework. It will look ahead to upcoming initiatives, including the review of the Cybersecurity Act, and assess their potential impact on the European cybersecurity landscape beyond 2030.
This session will explore, amongst other key topics:
Cybersecurity is a cornerstone of the European Union’s Industrial Strategy. Strengthening Europe’s cybersecurity market is not just about protecting critical infrastructure – it is also about fostering innovation, reducing reliance on foreign technologies, and ensuring digital sovereignty. This session will explore how Europe can bolster its cybersecurity market to achieve these goals, addressing challenges like fragmentation, the need for greater innovation and support for cybersecurity start-ups and SMEs. It will examine the EU’s efforts to foster homegrown solutions while collaborating with international partners, the importance of public-private partnerships in driving research and development, mechanisms to attract private capital and encourage technological innovation, as well as key policies, such as the CRA, and the role of standardisation and certification frameworks in building a robust and globally competitive cybersecurity ecosystem.
Possible questions to be addressed:
What role will the European Cybersecurity Competence Centre play in fostering cross-border collaboration? How can Public-Private Partnerships strengthen Europe’s cyber resilience and technological leadership?
In the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, threats increasingly target human vulnerability. As a result, users-centric attacks – through scams, phishing, insider threats, or unintentional lapses in security protocols – are the most significant risk to organisational and individual cybersecurity.
This session will explore the human factor in cybersecurity from two complementary angles: increasing individual resilience by protecting consumers from scams thanks to tools and education and enhancing professional capacity addressing the urgent need for skills and talent in the cybersecurity field.
It will explore the current threat landscape affecting citizens, the impact of AI in amplifying scam-related risks, and the importance of equipping individuals with the awareness, knowledge and practical tools to protect themselves online, illustrated by case studies where enhanced users vigilance has reduced the burden on organisational incident-response teams. The session will also highlight the growing skills gap in cybersecurity for the citizens, barriers to attracting and retaining professionals, and how industry initiatives – such as supporting diversity in tech and funding grassroots training programmes – can contribute to a more resilient and inclusive cyber environment.
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In an era of rapid technological advancements, cybersecurity stands at a crossroads—where emerging technologies create both opportunities and new vulnerabilities. This session will explore this duality, examining how innovations such as AI/ML, automation technologies, blockchain, edge computing and quantum are reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, offering immense potential for enhancing threat protection and resilience, while also introducing novel attack surfaces and vulnerabilities that malicious actors can exploit. It will feature real-world case studies, discuss innovative approaches to threat protection, and examine the critical need for robust but adaptive regulatory frameworks and international collaboration in this area. This will foster a dialogue on how to effectively harness the power of technology while mitigating its inherent risks, ultimately contributing to a more secure and resilient digital future.
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In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations must adopt a proactive approach to cybersecurity and resilience. As explored in previous sessions, cyber threats continue to grow in complexity, and ensuring business continuity requires a holistic approach that integrates governance, technology, and human factors. This session will explore best practices for operationalising cybersecurity and resilience within organisations, helping decision-makers embed security into core business processes. It will focus on actionable strategies to assess, manage, and mitigate cyber risks, ensuring robust preparedness in the face of increasing threats taking into account emerging regulatory landscapes and compliance obligations. With insights from the latest EU report on telecommunications and electricity cybersecurity, the EU network code on cybersecurity for the electricity sector and EU Action Plan on Cybersecurity for Healthcare, speakers will explore sector specific challenges and also discuss collaborative approaches for strengthening ecosystem-wide cyber resilience as well as best practices for enhancing cyber resilience, securing supply chains, and preparing for potential disruptions.
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As cyber threats continue to evolve and grow in complexity, the EU has undertaken unprecedented steps to strengthen its collective cyber incident management capabilities. This session will explore the block’s current preparedness framework for managing large-scale cyber incidents, examining recent initiatives and identifying areas for improvement. Speakers will analyse the EU’s multi-layered approach to cyber resilience, from strategic coordination to operational response mechanisms and discuss the implementation of the EU Cyber Blueprint for coordinated response to large-scale cyber incidents, debating how this framework can be best operationalised across member states. The session will highlight the critical importance of information sharing, risk management harmonisation, and dependency mapping across the Union to achieve a comprehensive understanding of vulnerabilities and potential cascading effects. Speakers will share perspectives on public-private partnerships in incident management and threat intelligence sharing, highlighting successful models and opportunities for improvement.
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Against the backdrop of growing cyber threats and geopolitical instability, global cybersecurity demands a transformative approach to collective defence and collaboration. As nations grapple with questions of digital sovereignty and the need to maintain control over their digital ecosystems while remaining interconnected, the imperative for coordinated cybersecurity strategies has never been more critical.
Following the release of the EU’s International Digital Strategy, this session will explore the role of international collaboration in closing the global gap in cyber readiness, safeguarding critical infrastructure, enhancing supply chain security, protecting digital assets, and ensuring a secure foundation for economic growth. It will address the challenges in building a unified approach to cybersecurity while respecting national digital sovereignty principles and the legitimate desire of countries to maintain strategic autonomy over their digital infrastructure and data governance frameworks. Speakers will also examine the importance of harmonising cybersecurity standards, fostering regulatory consistency, and engaging in capacity-building efforts – especially for under-resourced regions – and ask what more can be done to promote international cooperation on cybersecurity issues and establish the EU as a trusted partner in the global digital landscape.
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Please note that all registrations are subject to approval by the organisers. The organisational categories listed reflect the most common attendee profiles from previous editions and may not capture every individual case. If you are uncertain which category best applies to you, please contact us at cyber@forum-europe.com before completing your registration. Selecting an incorrect category may result in delays or may prevent your place from being confirmed.
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EVENT VENUE
The Hotel Brussels, Park Ballroom ,Bd de Waterloo 38, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
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