ECSO Cyber Solution Days – Cardiff 2026

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the future of cybersecurity! Mark your calendar for 24 March 2026 and join ECSO in Cardiff for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and investment opportunities

The ECSO Cyber Solution Days are back with a brand-new edition organised together with The Cyberhive EUROPE by ECSO, Women4Cyber Foundation, the Welsh Government and the Cyber Innovation Hub, which will take place on 24 March 2026 at the sbarc|spark in Cardiff, Wales, UK.

This event connects CISOs and corporate leaders with leading European cybersecurity providers to exchange insights and engage with stakeholders from the European cybersecurity community on the topic of Innovative applications of AI for resilient digital futures.

Wales plays a strategic role within the UK’s cyber security landscape, with Cardiff situated in close proximity to global industry leaders such as Airbus, Thales, PwC and CGI. The Cardiff Capital Region is also home to two National Cyber Security Centre accredited universities, providing a pipeline of talent, industry-relevant research and innovation.

The Welsh ecosystem brings together industry, public-sector and academia, with the Cyber Innovation Hubcreating a strong route from innovation to deployment. Wales has particular strengths in areas including threat intelligence, data analytics, cyber resilience for operational technology and critical infrastructure, connected and curated through the Hub. These capabilities are underpinned by internationally recognised university expertise across Wales, with leading research and talent in cyber security, AI and data science, cryptography, human-centric security, and trusted hardware. The ecosystem is further supported by cluster organisations and networks, including Women in Cyber Unlimited, and underpinned by Welsh Government’s Cyber Action Plan. For European delegates, Cardiff offers a unique gateway to the UK market, where software, hardware, research excellence, and end-user demand converge in a highly collaborative, fast-moving environment.

Calling European scale-ups and large growth companies!

We have opened the call for innovativecybersecurity companies to apply for a pitching opportunity at the ECSO Cyber Solution Days. The topic of this edition is: Innovative applications of AI for resilient digital futures.

To participate, all companies must submit their application through the form below and provide a 13-slide pitch deck. For more information please refer to the “Application Process” paragraph below.

From all applications, a selected group of companies will be invited to present their solutions on stage and connect with buyers, corporate leaders, and experts during high-level networking sessions.

During the event, two companies will be chosen by a jury of experts to advance to the ECSO Award Finals 2027.

Important:

• Only companies that have completed all the steps of the application process will be considered for the pitching opportunity.
• Applications will close on 17 February 2026 so don’t miss your chance!

Registration

We invite all cybersecurity scale-ups, fast-growing companies, investors, integrators, industry experts, and enthusiasts to attend the ECSO Cyber Solution Days!

Important:

• Registration is mandatory for all participants, including companies applying to pitch.
• Attendance will only be confirmed after completing the official registration via the provided link.

Application Process

To be considered for the event, the company should provide a 13-slide pitch deck to illustrate how it meets the selection criteria.

• Europe-based companies – The company must have its main headquarters in Europe and a minimum 51% European Capital in the ownership structure.
• Pitch decks shall be sent to[email protected] * (PPT format) before 17 February 2026 COB*.