Europe under pressure: cybersecurity at the heart of strategic issues
March 26, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
CISPA, C0 Stuhlsatzenhaus 5, Saarbrücken 

In an increasingly unstable geopolitical, economic, and technological context, cybersecurity is no longer an option: it has become a strategic pillar for Europe. The CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR #2 brings together public decision-makers, cybersecurity experts, researchers, startups, and industry players for a day of cross-border discussions on the major digital challenges that are reshaping our common future.

2nd edition of the CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR

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Europe under pressure: understanding new cyber risks

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The opening of the event sets the scene: Europe is under pressure. Hybrid threats, cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, technological dependencies... Institutional speeches and the opening keynote address analyze cybersecurity as a major strategic issue, at the crossroads of sovereignty, economic security, and political stability.

CISPA experts and institutional representatives provide a clear and forward-looking assessment of the risks currently facing our territories and businesses. 

Protecting critical infrastructure: energy and data centers on the front line

The energy and data center sectors are at the heart of European concerns. Through contributions from professionals in the field, this sequence highlights the growing vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure, the concrete impacts of cyberattacks, and scenarios to anticipate.

Key figures, feedback, and outlooks provide a better understanding of why cybersecurity is now inseparable from the continuity of essential services.

Automating compliance: turning a constraint into a competitive advantage

Faced with the proliferation of standards (NIS2, GDPR, ISO, etc.), SMEs and mid-sized companies often find themselves under pressure.

The CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR #2 focuses on the central theme ofautomation of compliance, presented not as a burden, but a lever for competitiveness and growth.

Startups from the CISPA ecosystem demonstrate how innovative solutions can improve security, reduce costs, and free up time for core business activities.

Different perspectives: research, startups, and industry facing cyber challenges

During the interactive roundtable discussion, researchers, entrepreneurs, and security managers will share their perspectives. How can we manage the growing complexity of cyber requirements while maintaining operational performance?

This format promotes open dialogue between technological innovation, industrial realities, and regulatory constraints, offering participants concrete and applicable solutions. 

Startups will also be pitching. 

Networking, matchmaking, and cross-border cooperation

Beyond the content, the CROSSBORDER CYBERSECURITY TOUR #2 is a privileged meeting space. Networking opportunities, matchmaking with startups, and a social event at the end of the day allow create lasting synergies between French, German, and European players.

In a friendly and creative atmosphere, participants develop their network and lay the foundations for future collaborations.

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