Next IT Security Nordics 2026 is an exclusive leadership event that brings together some of the Nordic and European top cybersecurity leaders for a full day of strategic discussions, experience exchange and networking at the highest level.

The event takes place on October 22, 2026 on the ancient Grand Hotel Stockholm and is designed as a private, invitation-only forum for CISOs, security directors, IT leaders, and other senior decision-makers. With a limited number of participants, an environment is created where every meeting and every discussion is relevant, confidential, and focused on real business challenges.

During the day, some of the most current issues within the field will be addressed. cybersecurity and digital resilience. The program includes keynote presentations, expert panels, roundtable discussions and individual meetings with leading experts from international organizations, government agencies and the business community.

This year's speakers include representatives from INTERPOL, NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE), the Swedish Police Authority, Sandvik, Alecta, RISE, BNP Paribas, Quinyx and several other leading organisations.

This year's main themes

• National resilience, regulatory requirements and geopolitical security

• Protection of critical infrastructure, OT environments and supply chains

• AI Risk & Governance

• AI-driven cybersecurity and safe use of artificial intelligence

• Skills supply and the cybersecurity team of the future

• Operational resilience and incident management

• Cyber governance and risk management

In addition to the conference program, participants are offered structured 1-to-1 meetings, roundtable discussions, and an exclusive Networking Dinner Cruise that ends the day.

Next IT Security Nordics is aimed at organizations that want to strengthen their cybersecurity strategy, exchange experiences with industry peers, and create valuable relationships with other decision-makers within Europe's cybersecurity ecosystem.

Practical information

Date: October 22, 2026

Time: 08:00 to 18:00

Place: Grand Hotel Stockholm, Stockholm

Format: Physical all-day event

Participant: Limited to approximately 150 security leaders

Target group: CISO, CIO, CTO, Heads of Security, IT Directors, Security Architects, Risk Managers and other senior decision-makers.