ECSO Cyber Investor Days - The Hague 2026

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is proud to announce a new edition of the  ECSO Cyber Investor Days, taking place on 8 October 2026 in The Hague, hosted at the HSD Campus: the Netherlands’ leading cybersecurity innovation hub.

This exclusive event is co-organised with Cyberhive EUROPE, Women4Cyber Foundation, Security Delta (HSD), Accenture, InnovationQuarter, The Municipality of The Hague, and TIN Capital.

This edition will bring together top-tier investors, corporate decision-makers, and Europe’s most promising cybersecurity innovators for an exciting afternoon of live pitches, networking, and strategic dialogues.

The agenda is currently being finalised and will be available shortly.

The ECSO Cyber Investor Days in The Hague 2026 is part of the Cybersecurity Week in The Hague, taking place from 5 to 9 October 2026.

The ECSO Cyber Investor Days provide a prestigious European platform for cybersecurity startups and SMEs to present their solutions to an audience of leading venture capitalists, corporate innovators, and public-sector stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to gain visibility, secure potential funding, and engage with the Netherlands’ growing cybersecurity ecosystem, which continues to attract international attention as a hub of innovation and security leadership.

Cybersecurity startups, SMEs, investors, industry experts, and tech professionals are invited to join the ECSO Cyber Investor Days in The Hague.

IMPORTANT: please note that registration is mandatory for all participants, including companies applying to pitch.

In the second week of October, The Hague transforms into a dynamic hub of cybersecurity innovation and collaboration. Recognised globally as a centre of excellence in cybersecurity, The Hague is home to Security Delta (HSD), where 300 organisations join forces to secure our digital world.

Cybersecurity Week brings everything together. The numorous events provide opportunities to network, meet key players, discuss the latest cybersecurity advancements, share knowledge and create awareness. Let's collaborate and secure the digital future! See you this October in The Hague, city of peace and justice.

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Hague edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO STARtup Award 2027 set to take place in the first half of 2027.

During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to a European Judging Panel, gaining exclusive exposure to high-level investors, corporate executives, and cybersecurity experts.

Is your company women-led? Every year, the Women4Cyber Foundation joins the ECSO Award Finals to grant the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award to an outstanding female-led company.

This initiative recognises and celebrates women leaders in cybersecurity, as well as organisations committed to gender equality. Eligible companies can apply for this prestigious award, which offers tailored mentoring, industry recognition, and exclusive benefits for growth and success.

To apply, select “yes” to the award question when registering for the ECSO Matchmaking Event where you plan to pitch. The pitch must be delivered by a woman founder, co-founder, or board member. For more details about the eligibility criteria, you can find more here: Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award.

For more information  we invite you to reach out to the ECSO Working Group on Market Development at marketdev_team@ecs-org.eu.

We invite you to review our GDPR Policy for the event HERE.