DsiN Annual Congress 2026: Digital Security in a Connected Society
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The annual congress of Deutschland sicher im Netz (DsiN) will bring together representatives from politics, business, and civil society in Berlin on November 4 and 5, 2026. The central question: How can we achieve digital security for everyone – from large corporations to individual citizens?
TL;DR
- DsiN Annual Congress: November 4-5, 2026, Berlin
- Focus: Digital security for business and society
- Organized by the “Deutschland sicher im Netz” initiative under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of the Interior
- Bridging the gap between enterprise security and consumer protection
What Defines DsiN
“Deutschland sicher im Netz” (DsiN) is a German government initiative supported by companies such as SAP, Deutsche Telekom, Microsoft, and DATEV. The annual congress is the initiative’s flagship event, connecting enterprise cybersecurity topics with digital education and consumer protection.
Focus Topics 2026
- NIS2 in Practice: First insights from national implementation
- Cyber Resilience for SMEs: Practical approaches for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Digital Education: Security awareness beyond the corporate context
- AI and Disinformation: Emerging threats to the digital society
Practical Information
- Date: November 4-5, 2026
- Location: Berlin
- Organizer: Deutschland sicher im Netz e.V.
- Website: sicher-im-netz.de
Key Facts
Date: November 4-5, 2026
“Digital security is a shared responsibility. Government, business, and society must work together to build trust in the digital world.”Deutschland sicher im Netz (DsiN), 2026
Location: Berlin
Organizer: DsiN e.V. (under the patronage of the Federal Ministry of the Interior, BMI)
Focus: Digital security for business and society
Fact: According to the DsiN Security Index 2025, only 38 percent of German consumers feel secure when using digital services.
Fact: In 2025, the BSI (Federal Office for Information Security) recorded over 15,000 reported security incidents in the public sector – an increase of 23 percent compared to the previous year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DsiN Congress only for large enterprises?
No. DsiN explicitly targets SMEs and the public sector as well. The initiative offers free resources such as the DsiN Security Check and the “Digital Neighborhood” project.
How does the DsiN Congress differ from it-sa?
While it-sa is a trade fair with a strong product focus, the DsiN Congress emphasizes dialogue, policy, and societal aspects of cybersecurity. The two events complement each other well.
Can small businesses benefit from the DsiN Annual Congress?
Yes. DsiN specifically addresses SMEs and provides accessible materials and practical guides that can be implemented even with limited budgets. Many sessions focus on foundational knowledge particularly valuable for small teams.
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