Why it matters
As the largest cybersecurity event in the Benelux, Cybersec Europe gives suppliers, SMEs and start-ups direct access to a decision-maker audience of CISOs, IT-security managers and public-sector buyers concentrated in Brussels, the EU's regulatory and policy hub. Free visitor entry and AI matchmaking lower the barrier for smaller vendors to generate leads, while sessions on NIS2, OT security and digital sovereignty align with growing defence and critical-infrastructure procurement priorities.
About
Cybersec Europe is an annual IT-security trade show and conference held at Brussels Expo, organized by Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs. It combines an exhibition floor of security, cloud and data solution vendors with a multi-stage program of keynotes, workshops and demos covering topics such as AI in security, operational technology (OT) security, digital sovereignty and NIS2 compliance. The event targets both established security professionals and next-generation start-ups from across Europe.
Market intel
Moderate pricingmedium confidence
Cybersec Europe 2026 drew over 7,300 cybersecurity professionals from 97 countries and more than 200 exhibitors and partners across 12 stages, with strong growth in senior decision-maker attendance. The exhibitor list spans global vendors, Benelux integrators and public bodies such as the Belgian Cyber Command. Visitor entry is free; exhibitor pricing is quoted on request rather than published.
Notable exhibitorsCrowdStrikeDarktraceCheck PointCloudflareArctic WolfAtosArmisCato Networks
AI-researched Mon, 10 August 2026. Estimates from public sources. Verify with the organizer.
Who it's for
PrimesSMEsStartupsInstitutions
