{"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":"2026-07-09T17:19:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:19:36","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 EU Security Hub"},"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 takes place on 28 and 29 May 2026 in Brussels \u2013 right in the heart of European regulation. Where NIS2 and the EU AI Act are being drafted, decision\u2011makers from politics, business and technology discuss Europe\u2019s cybersecurity challenges.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#003340;color:#fff;padding:32px 36px;margin:32px 0;border-radius:8px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 18px 0;font-size:0.95em;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.2em;color:#69d8ed;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(105,216,237,0.25);padding-bottom:12px;\">Key Takeaways<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin:0;padding-left:22px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);line-height:1.6;\">\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\">Cybersec Europe 2026: 28 \u2013 29 May, Brussels<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\">Focus: EU cybersecurity regulation, NIS2, AI Act, DORA<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\">Mix of policy discussions and technical deep dives<\/li>\n<li style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.92);\">International participants from over 40 countries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\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:#69d8ed;letter-spacing:-0.03em;\">12.000+<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;margin-top:8px;\">Participants 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 not a random location: the EU institutions, ENISA and numerous cybersecurity organisations 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 chance 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 the European 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>Key Topics 2026<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>NIS2 implementation:<\/strong> Comparison of national implementations 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 obligation<\/li>\n<li><strong>European cyber sovereignty:<\/strong> Reducing dependencies, building capacities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Practical Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 28 \u2013 29 May 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/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 \u2013 29 May 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Brussels Expo, Brussels<\/p>\n<p><strong>Focus:<\/strong> EU cybersecurity regulation and policy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Participants:<\/strong> Representing over 40 countries<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong> The EU is investing a total of 1.6\u202fbillion Euro in cybersecurity projects through the Digital Europe programme by 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong> ENISA recorded over 10,000 reported cyber incidents in EU member states in 2025 \u2013 a 30\u202fpercent increase compared with 2023.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"st-faq-hint\">Every question is locked. A tap unlocks the answer.<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Is Cybersec Europe more about policy or technology?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 4px 24px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\">Both. The keynotes and panels have a strong policy focus (EU regulation, national strategies), but there are parallel technical tracks with hands\u2011on workshops and product demos.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>Who should consider traveling to Brussels?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 4px 24px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\">Especially for compliance officers, CISOs of internationally operating companies and vendors targeting the EU market. Anyone who wants to understand Europe\u2019s regulatory landscape will find the most concentrated overview here.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary><strong>What role does EU regulation play at Cybersec Europe?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 4px 24px;color:#555;line-height:1.6;\">The conference is deliberately held in Brussels to enable direct interaction with EU institutions. NIS2, DORA and the Cyber Resilience Act are regular focus topics \u2013 often with representatives from the European Commission on stage.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<div style=\"background:#f0f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:20px 24px;margin:24px 0;border-top:3px solid #69d8ed;\">\n<!--ST-LOWER-CARDS lang=en--><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin:48px 0 18px;padding-left:12px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:800;color:#e6e3da;border-left:3px solid #69d8ed;line-height:1.2;\">Editor&#8217;s Picks<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitytoday.de\/en\/2026\/03\/06\/cybersecurity-trends-2026-seven-key-developments\/\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;padding:12px 14px;margin:0 0 10px;background:#23261f;border:1px solid rgba(105,216,237,0.18);border-radius:12px;box-shadow:inset 0 1px 0 rgba(230,227,218,0.06),0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.22);text-decoration:none;color:#e6e3da;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%;\"><span style=\"flex:0 0 116px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px;background:#111210;border:1px solid rgba(230,227,218,0.08);display:block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.securitytoday.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/cybersecurity-trends-2026-security-code-250x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"116\" height=\"65\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;\"><\/span><span style=\"display:block;min-width:0;\"><span style=\"display:block;font-size:0.68em;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#69d8ed;margin-bottom:5px;\">Editor&#8217;s Pick<\/span><span style=\"display:block;font-size:1.0em;font-weight:650;line-height:1.35;color:#e6e3da;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\">Cybersecurity Trends 2026: Seven Key Developments<\/span><\/span><\/a><!--\/ST-LOWER-CARDS--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cybersec Europe takes place on 28 and 29 May 2026 in Brussels \u2013 right in the heart of European regulation. 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