European Cybersecurity Forum CYBERSEC has already become one of top cybersecurity events in Europe. This year, CYBERSEC will be organised for already the 5th time and in order to celebrate the event’s successful run, the organisers have gone one step further and have come up with an entirely new format: CYBERSEC EXPO. From now on, during the Kosciuszko Institute’s event the companies will be able to present their latest achievements in the cybersecurity field, while the attendees will not only see the accomplishments of technological giants, but also innovative solutions presented by start-ups.

Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue concerning only IT departments. Today, it’s an integral part of strategies of nearly all companies. It is estimated that total global losses in the public and private sector arising from cybercrimes amount to ca. 1% of global GDP. Analysts expect that by 2021, these losses will have exceeded USD 6 trillion a year. Limited availability and high costs of the sector’s employees amplify the problem even further. It is therefore crucial to apply comprehensive products and services in order to scale company’s cybersecurity efforts.

To allow that there is a need to boost a dialogue and share experiences between both large technological companies as well as developing innovative start-ups – a place where the industry will be able to present its latest solutions and discuss innovations for cybersecurity. To meet these needs and expectations, the Kosciuszko Institute has created CYBERSEC EXPO – largest cybersecurity fair in the CEE region.

“CYBERSEC EXPO was created with the idea of connecting companies that need to secure their digital transformation with innovative solution providers who can help them in achieving that. We hope that by creating annual regional platform for cybersecurity market, our EXPO will become a permanent element in the Central and Eastern Europe IT landscape. On the list of already confirmed partners and exhibitors are such giants as Microsoft, Samsung, BAE Systems, CISCO or T-Mobile, but also regional scale-ups and startups such as Nethone, Cryptomage or Secfense” says Robert Siudak, Advocacy and Strategic Projects Director at the Kosciuszko Institute, who is responsible for the organisation of CYBERSEC EXPO.

CYBERSEC EXPO will gather in Katowice more than 3,000 participants on 3,000 square metres during two days on 29th-30th October. Business representatives will be provided with an opportunity to establish new business contacts and present their technological solutions. It’s also a one-of-a-kind chance to build brand, win over new clients and sell innovative products. Visitors will also have a unique opportunity to see technological novelties and learn how digital security measures work. However, CYBERSEC EXPO is so much more than just a fair. Numerous panels, lectures and presentations will be held in special conference zone as well as workshops and networking meetings.