Digital Autonomy is more important than ever. But “what does it mean in practice for your organisation”? 
Find out at CyberForward 2026, a one-day event bringing together key players from across the Dutch cybersecurity ecosystem. 

General information
Date: 17 June 2026
Location: Gooiland Events, Emmastraat 2, Hilversum
Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Growing reliance on non-EU technology makes it crucial for organisations to understand and manage their vulnerabilities, especially in today’s geopolitical climate. 

CyberForward 2026 brings together stakeholders from the Dutch cybersecurity ecosystem, including critical sectors, technology companies, government, investors, research and academic institutions.  

The event helps you translate dependencies and cyber risks into concrete decisions on technology, innovation, risk management and collaboration - strengthening digital autonomy and resilience.

The event is organised by NCC-NL together with partners  Cyberveilig Nederland, FME and INTERSECT.

What you’ll discover

  • Key challenges impacting digital autonomy in Europe and the Netherlands
  • Vulnerabilities in European and Dutch technology value chains
  • Critical technologies for cyber resilience and competitiveness 
  • How to translate cybersecurity regulation into practice (including CRA and secure-by-design principles)
  • Cyber risk management across IT/OT, supply chains and insider threats
  • Scaling Dutch cybersecurity innovation to global markets 

Furthermore, participants can explore national and European funding opportunities through a dedicated session and the NCC-NL Funding Desk.

Keynote speakers

Who should attend?

  • CISOs, CTOs, CIOs and other cybersecurity experts
  • Government and public sector professionals involved in procurement and policy
  • Technology and industrial companies: from deep-tech start-ups and scale-ups to established players 
  • Research and academic institutions, investors and organisations supporting R&D, innovation and scaling.
     

Why attend?

CyberForward 2026 helps you and your organisation to:

  • Make better strategic decisions based on insights from leading experts in business, science and government
  • Recognise and seize market opportunities
  • Build valuable connections with relevant partners
  • Strengthen resilience and prepare for future challenges

Get inspired, gain new insights and explore the key challenges in digital autonomy and cybersecurity and uncover opportunities for your organisation.