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About the conference
The Shaping Cybersecurity Conference brings together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and civil society to address current and emerging challenges in cybersecurity.
The conference provides a platform for exchange on policy, innovation, and international cooperation, with a focus on strengthening digital resilience and shaping a secure global environment.
Conference format
The event will be held in English under the Chatham House Rule with participation of stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and civil society. A detailed program will be sent out closer to the conference date.
Focus areas
The conference addresses key topics at the intersection of technology, policy, and security:
- European and international cybersecurity cooperation
- Strategic responses to cyber threats
- Cyber in geopolitical conflict
- Protection of critical infrastructure and building digital resilience
Participation
The conference is open to participants from government, academia, industry, and civil society.
Registration is required. Participation is limited to ensure a focused and high-quality exchange.
Partners and organizers
The conference is co-hosted by the DEEP Institute at ESMT Berlin in collaboration with:
Past editions
Explore recent editions of the Shaping Cybersecurity Conference, including key themes, discussions, and participating stakeholders.
Shaping Cybersecurity Conference 2026
The conference examined Russia’s growing use of cyberattacks, disinformation, and other hybrid tactics to undermine European security, democratic institutions, critical infrastructure, and public trust.
Discussions focused on lessons from Russia’s war against Ukraine, the evolving threat landscape for Germany and Europe, and the policy measures needed to strengthen cybersecurity, innovation, and resilient sovereign cyber capabilities in a transatlantic context.
Shaping Cybersecurity Conference 2025
The 2025 conference brought together stakeholders from government, academia, industry, and civil society to address current challenges in cybersecurity and digital resilience.
Discussions focused on the evolving threat landscape, the role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, and the need for stronger international cooperation. The conference provided a platform for exchange on policy responses and approaches to strengthening secure and resilient digital systems.
Shaping Cybersecurity Conference 2024
The 2024 conference focused on the implications of China’s cyber operations and technological ambitions for global cybersecurity and the international order.
Participants examined strategies to strengthen national resilience, address challenges to the multilateral system, and respond to the digital consequences of geopolitical tensions. The conference facilitated dialogue on policy options and practical measures across sectors and countries.