ECSO Cyber Solution Days – Kilkenny 2025

The ECSO Cyber Solution Days are back with a brand new edition organised together with Women 4 Cyber and Cyber Ireland, which will take place on the 8 October 2025 at the Cyber Ireland National Conference 2025 in Kilkenny, Ireland.

The goal of this event is to enable a tailored setting for CISOs and corporate leaders to meet and spark connections with some of Europe’s most eminent cybersecurity providers. Join us in Kilkenny to interact with stakeholders from the European Cybersecurity Community and take part in the exchange of information and ideas on the following key topic in cybersecurity today:

• Security Reporting & Metrics: Third Party Risk Management

• Cloud Security

The ECSO Cyber Solution Days are designed to address the everyday needs and challenges faced by CISOs. This event offers an unmissable opportunity to discover the latest cybersecurity solutions and products and learn about new tools on the market to make informed security decisions. CISOs will also have the chance to network with peers and discuss products and solutions with a focus on Security Reporting & Metrics, or Cloud Security, topics identified as key priorities via a survey conducted by Cyber Ireland.

Cybersecurity companies that have developed innovative solutions or products in the areas of Security Reporting & Metrics, or Cloud Security, are encouraged to apply to pitch in this event. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and share your insights with an audience of enthusiastic cybersecurity buyers and market participants (such as CISOs, integrators and investors).

• Fill out the Application Form

• Send your 13-slide pitch deck to events@ecs-org.eu & zarah.rios@cyberireland.ie

• Await selection! Upon meeting the criteria, up to 10 companies will be selected to present their solutions and products at the event in Kilkenny.

Selection criteria for cybersecurity providers to be included in the pitch deck:

1. Europe-based small and medium enterprises – headquartered in Europe and minimum 51% European capital in the ownership structure.

2. Both product and service providers in the areas of Security Reporting & Metrics, or Cloud Security – no re-sellers or integrators (but representatives of those categories are very welcome to join the event)

3. Description of the solution/product matching the theme of the event.

4. Use case example.

5. List of the main clients.

6. List of certifications (if applicable).

7. Data residency/sovereignty information – demonstrate to show where the users’ data is stored).

8. Security practices – demonstrate how the company ensures its infrastructure security and implements security assessment.

9. Integration potential – demonstrate how well the company’s solution can integrate with IT frameworks and other cybersecurity products.

10. Ease of deployment – demonstrate how quickly the solution can be deployed and how many resources are needed.

11. Maintainability – showcase how much resources are required to monitor the solution, how solution maintenance is implemented and if it requires hiring people or involving third parties in its maintenance.

Additional information to be included in the pitch deck:

12. Size of the company – in terms of staff numbers (Full-time equivalents/FTEs).

13. Annual turnover – in euros, or converted in euros. 

14. How long is the company on the market.

Selected companies will be granted a 7-minute pitch in front of a European audience and a judging panel composed by CISOs.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 29 August 2025 COB

IMPORTANT: Please keep your application convincing and concise. The selection committee will choose 10-12 European providers to pitch during the event.

Are you an investor, industry expert or cybersecurity enthusiast and interested in joining the ECSO Cyber Solution Days as an attendee?

We invite all attendees to register by clicking on the green button at the top of the page.

Important: please note that registration is mandatory to attend this event. Definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration.

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Irish edition of the Cyber Solution Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO CISO Choice Award in early 2026. During the final ceremony, nominees from the ECSO Cyber Solution Days series will pitch to a European Judging Panel and will have a unique opportunity to present themselves to leading market players and buyers in Europe.

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

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the future of cybersecurity! Mark your calendar for 8 October 2025, and join us in Kilkenny for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and unparallel opportunities

For more information we invite you to reach out to our Events Team at events@ecs-org.eu and our Working Group on Market Development at marketdev_team@ecs-org.eu

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