Kyiv International Cyber Resilience Forum 2026

KICRF 2026 will be the third event and will reinforce our standing as a global, expert-driven conference, positioning the country at the forefront of international cyber resilience

KICRF’s mission is to foster enduring partnerships between Ukraine and like-minded states, driving cybersecurity innovation, and fortifying defense and protection capabilities for the public and private sectors. This is achieved by bringing together governments, corporations, investors, major companies, independent experts, startups, think tanks, and academia to collectively address contemporary cyber threats and share the latest cutting-edge solutions, practices, and trends.

The Forum’s primary goal is to strengthen the cyber domain for Ukraine and the Allies through cyber resilience based on the experience and knowledge gained during cyber warfare, by strengthening international cooperation and synergy with global players in the public and private sectors.

Key topics

• Building collective resilience in the face of cognitive warfare
• AI-Native military conflicts
• Digital sovereignty
• Countering hybrid and FIMI threats
• Quantum challenges
• Supply chain security
• Critical infrastructure protection and operational technology (OT) security
• Public-private partnerships and the role of business leaders
• Human factors, awareness & cyber hygiene
• Cybersecurity of emerging financial technologies

The two-day event includes a variety of formats: keynote speeches, blitz interviews, panel discussions, product presentations, reports, analytical studies, startup pitches, workshops, an exhibition area and ample networking opportunities. The forum will traditionally host the CCDC (Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition) - a competition for cybersecurity professionals from the public and private sectors and a Bug Bash.

Alongside the Forum, an expo will be held to foster partnerships between companies and start-ups from Ukraine and partner nations, accelerating the development of cybersecurity, AI, and dual-use technologies aimed at collective protection. Participants can expect live demonstrations, expert consultations and networking opportunities with potential B2B/B2G partners.

KICRF is an invitation-only event with preselected guests. It gathers influential attendees, including government officials, business leaders, military representatives, diplomats, journalists, and niche experts from Ukraine and the world, creating a platform for discussions, exchange of experiences, and discussion of joint plans.