Welcome to the Next IT Security – Amsterdam Edition 2026, an exclusive gathering bringing together cybersecurity executives, innovators, and strategic decision-makers from across Europe.
In an era defined by accelerating technological change, geopolitical tension, and evolving regulatory expectations, organizations are facing a widening gap between innovation and security readiness.
This edition focuses on one central question:
How can organizations remain resilient when technology, risk, and expectations are evolving faster than ever before?
Through closed-door discussions, peer exchange, and real-world insights, we explore how CISOs and security leaders can move from uncertainty to clarity — and from strategy to execution.
Key Focus Areas
AI Changed the Threat Landscape — Has Security Kept Up?
AI is no longer just a tool for innovation — it is a force multiplier for both defenders and attackers. Organizations must now secure systems that evolve autonomously while defending against threats that scale at machine speed.
Post-Quantum Risk in Cybersecurity — Are We Too Early or Too Late?
The real risk is no longer just when quantum will break encryption — but whether organizations will recognize it when it happens. Preparing for uncertainty has become a strategic necessity.
EU Data Sovereignty — Is It possible and how?
As geopolitical pressure increases, organizations must rethink cloud dependency, jurisdictional risk, and digital autonomy — balancing efficiency with control.
The CISO Under Pressure — Leadership at the Breaking Point
Security leaders are expected to manage increasing complexity, regulatory accountability, and business expectations — often without proportional authority or resources.