{"id":7439,"date":"2026-03-05T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.securitytoday.de\/2026\/04\/02\/post_id-3817-2\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T08:20:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T08:20:51","slug":"cybersec-europe-2026-brussels-security-conference-at-the-heart-of-eu-regulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.securitytoday.de\/en\/2026\/03\/05\/cybersec-europe-2026-brussels-security-conference-at-the-heart-of-eu-regulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Cybersec Europe 2026: Brussels\u2019 Security Conference at the Heart of EU Regulation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"display:inline-block;background:#69d8ed;color:#fff;padding:4px 14px;border-radius:20px;font-size:0.85em;margin-bottom:18px;\">1 min Reading Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cybersec Europe will take place on 28 and 29 May 2026 in Brussels  &#8211;  right at the center of European regulation. Where NIS2 and the EU AI Act are being shaped, decision-makers from politics, business, and technology will gather to discuss Europe\u2019s cybersecurity challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>TL;DR<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Cybersec Europe 2026: 28-29 May, Brussels<\/li>\n<li>Focus: EU cybersecurity regulation, NIS2, AI Act, DORA<\/li>\n<li>Mix of policy debates and technical deep dives<\/li>\n<li>International attendees from over 40 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"evm-stat evm-stat-highlight\" style=\"text-align:center;background:#f0f9fa;border-radius:12px;padding:32px 24px;margin:32px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:48px;font-weight:700;color:#004a59;letter-spacing:-0.03em;\">12.000+<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;margin-top:8px;\">Attendees from over 80 countries at Cybersec Europe<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#888;margin-top:8px;\">Source: Cybersec Europe, 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why Brussels?<\/h2>\n<p>Brussels is no coincidence as the host city: EU institutions, ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity), and numerous cybersecurity organizations are based here. Cybersec Europe leverages this proximity to foster dialogue between regulators and industry.<\/p>\n<p>For companies affected by NIS2, DORA, or the AI Act, the conference offers a rare opportunity to speak directly with the people shaping these regulations.<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border-left:4px solid #69d8ed;margin:32px 0;padding:20px 24px;background:#fafafa;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0;font-size:1.1em;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\"><p>&#8220;Brussels is not only the capital of EU regulation but is increasingly becoming the hub of Europe\u2019s cybersecurity community.&#8221;<cite style=\"display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:0.8em;color:#888;font-style:normal;\">Cybersec Europe, 2026<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Focus Topics 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIS2 implementation:<\/strong> Comparing national rollouts and lessons learned<\/li>\n<li><strong>AI Act and cybersecurity:<\/strong> Security requirements for AI systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cyber Resilience Act:<\/strong> Software security and SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) obligations<\/li>\n<li><strong>European cyber sovereignty:<\/strong> Reducing dependencies and building capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Practical Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 28-29 May 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Brussels Expo, Belgium<\/li>\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyberseceurope.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyberseceurope.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language:<\/strong> English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Facts<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Date:<\/strong> 28-29 May 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Brussels Expo, Brussels<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> EU cybersecurity regulation and policy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attendees:<\/strong> Representing over 40 countries<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong> Through the Digital Europe Programme, the EU is investing a total of 1.6 billion Euro in cybersecurity projects by 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong> In 2025, ENISA recorded over 10,000 reported cyber incidents across EU member states  &#8211;  a 30 percent increase compared to 2023.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Is Cybersec Europe more about policy or technology?<\/h3>\n<p>Both. Keynotes and panel discussions have a strong policy focus (EU regulation, national strategies), while parallel technical tracks offer hands-on workshops and product demos.<\/p>\n<h3>Who benefits most from attending in Brussels?<\/h3>\n<p>Compliance officers, CISOs of international companies, and vendors targeting the EU market. Anyone seeking to understand Europe\u2019s regulatory landscape will find the most concentrated overview here.<\/p>\n<h3>What role does EU regulation play at Cybersec Europe?<\/h3>\n<p>The conference is deliberately held in Brussels to enable direct exchange with EU institutions. 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