North European Cyber Days 2026

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) is proud to announce the second edition of an event designed for the European Cybersecurity Community: The North European Cyber Days, taking place on 3 & 4 November 2026 in Oslo Norway **(**venue will be confirmed and communicated soon).

This high-level event will bring together key stakeholders from across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and critical sectors to explore shared challenges, foster cross-border collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for investment, innovation, and resilience in Europe’s digital landscape.

The initiative is co-organised with the North European Cybersecurity Cluster (NECC), the Norwegian Cybersecurity Cluster, VentureNet, the Norwegian Computing Center (NR), and co-funded by the European Union and NCC-NO.

The following organisations also support our event: NTNU Center for Cyber and Information Security (CCIS),the Norwegian Center for Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors (SFI NORCICS), the Norwegian Ecosystem for Secure IT-OT Integration (NESIOT), the International Alliance for Healthcare Security and Privacy (CybAlliance), the University of Jyväskylä, and Oslo Science Park, the event is also supported by the National Cybersecurity Coordination Centres (NCCs) of the Nordic Region.

Cybersecurity start-ups, SMEs, cybersecurity investors, integrators, industry experts, and enthusiasts invited to attend the North European Cyber Days!

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

As part of the North European Cyber Days, ECSO will host an edition of its Cyber Investor Days on 3 November 2026. This event offers a unique opportunity for Europe’s most promising cybersecurity start-ups and SMEs to pitch their innovations to leading investors and corporate leaders from across the continent.

The two top companies from the Oslo edition will be selected to participate in the ECSO STARtup Award 2027, gaining the opportunity to pitch at the European finals and connect with top-tier investors and industry leaders.

On 4 November 2026, we will offer a dedicated space for CISOs, corporate decision-makers, and investors to explore cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and connect with Europe’s leading providers through B2B meetings, pitch sessions, and interactive discussions.

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Nordic Edition of the Cyber Solution Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO CISO Choice Award in 2027. 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.

We invite organizations to support the event and contribute to the success of this key gathering for the cybersecurity community. By supporting the event, your organization helps foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation across the region while gaining visibility among a highly relevant audience.

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 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.