Critical Infrastructure and Defence Challenge

Discover innovative solutions and global insights at CIDC-2025, Azerbaijan’s premier cybersecurity summit

Azerbaijan will host the Critical Infrastructure Defence Challenge (CIDC-2025) on October 9–10, 2025, at the Baku Convention Centre. This flagship cybersecurity summit brings together government leaders, industry experts, innovators, and international stakeholders to address the evolving threats to critical infrastructure in the digital age.

The event features two main components: a Cyberwarfare in Smart Cities Competition, where teams from state institutions, banks, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure sectors compete in realistic cyber scenarios with a total prize fund of AZN 30,000, and a Cyber Conference, offering presentations and discussions on topics such as smart city cybersecurity, AI integration, and resilience strategies.

Held at the state-of-the-art Baku Convention Center, the summit provides an ideal setting for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration on cybersecurity challenges. Participants, partners, and exhibitors are encouraged to register through the official website - follow the link below to register.

CIDC-2025 is your opportunity to engage with global cybersecurity leaders and contribute to shaping the future of critical infrastructure defence.