Luca Tagliaretti
Executive Director at European Cybersecurity Competence Center
The most elite pan-European cybersecurity event, bringing together experts from across the continent.
This is not a typical conference.
Next IT Security East Central 2026 brings together a carefully selected group of cybersecurity leaders, executives, and decision-makers from across Central and Eastern Europe for focused discussions, practical knowledge sharing, and high-value networking.
Why Belgrade:
A strategic meeting point between Central and Eastern Europe, offering excellent connectivity, a thriving technology ecosystem, and the ideal environment for regional collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Event Location
Event Snapshot
Event Date
29-30 September 2026
Duration
Two-day executive event
Time
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sava Center, Belgrade
Audience
CISO-level and senior cybersecurity professionals
Attendance
Limited to 150 delegates
Join 150 Cybersecurity Leaders
Private, invitation-based event for CISOs and senior decision-makers.
- ✔ No vendors. No noise.
- ✔ Real discussions, real insights
- ✔ Closed-door executive environment
The Biggest Cybersecurity Event in the Balkans 2026
C-LEVEL LEADERS
Featuring Global Security Experts & C-Level Visionaries
Flavio Aggio
CISO | WHO*
Brian Abellera
FBI Attaché to Europol | J-CAT
Andrew Byrd
CISO | NATO Communications & Information Agency
Jelena Zelenovic Matone
CISO | European Investment Bank
Chika Amadi
Former Bank of England Senior Cyber Security Consultant
Ulf Larsson
CTO | SEB Group Security
Dr. Leila Taghizadeh
Global Head of Cyber Risk | Allianz
Sandip Wadje
MD & Global Head of Emerging Technology Risks | BNP Paribas
Patrick Ghion
Chief Cyber Strategy Officer | Geneva State Police
Jan Olsson
Police Superintendent | Swedish Police Authority
Gustavo Maniá
Information Security and Risk Manager | Heineken
Thomas B. Zuliani
Senior Director, Security Services | GEA Group
Helmut Spoecker
VP, Chief Security Officer ECS | SAP
Markus (Macke) Küchler
Head of Global IT Security | Epiroc
Magnus Carling
CISO | Stena AB
Arnaud Wiehe
Managing Director of IT | FedEx
Surinder Lall
Head of Cyber GRC | DMG Media
Ray Stanton
Award-winning CISO / CRO / CSO | WEF / BT / Airbus
Ana-Maria Matejic
Cybersecurity Advisor | ENISA Working Group Member
Sabrina Eisele Jensen
Information Security Officer | Too Good To Go
Esmeralda Kazia
CTO of OT/ICS & Automation | Albanian Power Corporation (KESH)
Eri Kejser
Global CISO | Semco Maritime
Dennis Rempe
Information Security Officer | Dutch Police
Nenad Bogunović
Chief Inspector, Cybercrime Service | Ministry of Internal Affairs, Serbia
Radosław Gnat
Senior Manager, Cyber Resilience |SK
Jovana Milić Jensen
Head of ESG Reporting & Data Management Ambu A/S
Luise Bang
Board Member | ABENA
Next IT Security — East Central
Agenda
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- Workshop Day | 29 SEPTEMBER
Workshop 1
Chapter 1 · Compliance & Regulation
From Regulation to Reality: Making NIS2 & DORA Work in Practice
A working session for security leaders who need to translate regulatory requirements into operational plans — without dedicated compliance teams or enterprise-level budgets.
Workshop 2
Chapter 2 · AI & Emerging Threats
Shadow AI: How to Find It, Govern It, and Not Kill Innovation Doing It
A practical masterclass for security leaders dealing with AI tools that were never approved, deployed without oversight, and are already inside the environment.
Workshop 3
Chapter 3 · Vendor Dependency & Sovereignty
Managing Vendor Risk Without Rebuilding Your Stack
A strategic working session on third-party risk, technology dependency, and realistic options for East Central organisations operating outside the EU membership framework.
Workshop 4
Chapter 4 · Cybercrime & Borderless Threats
Cross-Border Cybercrime: What Private Sector Security Leaders Need to Know
A practitioner-led masterclass bridging private sector incident response and the realities of cross-jurisdictional law enforcement across borders.
- Event Venue
Selected as the official venue for Next IT Security Belgrade, Sava Center stands as the most prestigious conference and business venue in the region. Following a complete transformation and modernization, it has become the preferred destination for major international events, bringing together industry leaders, decision-makers, and experts from around the world.
Located in the heart of New Belgrade’s business district, Sava Center provides the ideal environment for high-level discussions, networking, and knowledge exchange. Its state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and impressive conference capacities deliver an experience that meets the standards of Europe’s leading events.
As a symbol of business excellence and international collaboration, Sava Center offers a setting where innovation, strategy, and leadership come together — perfectly reflecting the values of the Next IT Security community.
- Partners & Industry Leaders
Trusted by Cybersecurity Leaders
Our partners don’t just attend — they lead the conversation.
Limited partner slots available
Upcoming
Editions of Next IT Security
Exclusive access to industry leaders, actionable insights, and high-value executive networking.
East Central
- Belgrade, Serbia
- Sava Centar
- 29-30 September 2026
- 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
East Central
Dinner closes the day forty stories up, in the St. Regis atop Kula Belgrade — the tallest tower on the Belgrade Waterfront, glass reflecting the Sava and Danube below. C-suite cyber minds take the panoramic restaurant at the top, city lights spreading out in every direction.
Limited seats available
Nordics Edition
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Grand Hotel
- 22 October 2026
- 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Nordics Edition
Stockholm’s Grand Hôtel has hosted royalty since 1874 — now it hosts Next IT Security. Sessions close, doors open onto the water, and a private boat carries C-suite cyber minds into the Stockholm archipelago for conversations held under Chatham House rules — no notes, no headlines.
Limited seats available
Benelux Edition
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Felix Meritis
- 12 November 2026
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Benelux Edition
Amsterdam works best from the water and from above, so that’s how we’re doing it. A private canal cruise leads into dinner on one of the city’s best rooftops — a tightly curated table of C-suite cyber minds, kept deliberately small so every conversation counts.
Limited seats available
DACH Edition
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Logenhaus zur Einigkeit
- 26 November 2026
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
DACH Edition
Frankfurt earned the nickname “Mainhattan” for a skyline that rivals Manhattan’s. Dinner sits in the financial district with towers lit on every side, seating C-suite cyber minds alongside the day’s keynote speakers — no stage between you, just the conversation continuing.
Limited seats available
Nordics Edition
- Stockholm, Sweden
- TBC
- 11 March 2027
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Nordics Edition
Join us for the exclusive Cybersecurity Event at Stockholm. This exclusive event offers a unique opportunity to network with C-suite Power Players, whilst enjoying fine dining and entertainment in a spectacular setting. Our C-Suites are our strength.
Limited seats available
Benelux Edition
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- TBC
- 15 April 2027
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Benelux Edition
Amsterdam works best from the water and from above, so that’s how we’re doing it. A private canal cruise leads into dinner on one of the city’s best rooftops — a tightly curated table of C-suite cyber minds, kept deliberately small so every conversation counts.
Limited seats available
