Cyber Innovation Day 2025

As digital threats continue to grow, we must look ahead and work together to keep the Netherlands secure and digitally strong. Cyber Innovation Day 2025 brings together innovators and experts from businesses, knowledge institutions and government to exchange ideas and strengthen collaborations. Together, we take action towards a resilient and future-proof cybersecurity ecosystem.

What to expect?

Cyber Innovation Day 2025 kicks off a new initiative to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration. Through keynotes, panel discussions and interactive sessions, we will explore:

• Security-by-Design: How do we create resilient products, systems, and infrastructures that are secure from the start and remain protected throughout their lifecycle with minimal maintenance?
• Investing in cybersecurity innovation - What funding opportunities are available to accelerate development?
• Human capital in cybersecurity - How do we attract, train and retain top talent in the cybersecurity field?
• Public-private collaboration - How can we strengthen partnerships between businesses, knowledge institutions and government?

Speakers & Sessions

• A special keynote by Udbhav Tiwari, VP at Signal, on how the platform became a global benchmark for secure, open-source communication.
• Keynote by Bert Hubert on why security-by-default is crucial for digital sovereignty.
• Lucinda Sterk as host leading the discussions with her expertise and passion for cybersecurity.
• Panels and expert talks bringing together leaders from businesses, knowledge institutions and government.
• Interactive 5-minute pitches from the next generation of innovators.
• Interactive sessions on practical insights and real-world applications from cybersecurity professionals.
• Networking drinks from 16:45 - 19:00 to meet fellow professionals and expand your network in an informal setting.