CyberWiseCon Europe 2026 — Vilnius

Lithuania punches well above its weight in cybersecurity. Between its NATO Cyber Defence Centre contributions, its CERT-LT team, and a growing startup scene, the country has become a natural meeting point for Eastern European and Nordic security communities. CyberWiseCon capitalizes on that positioning perfectly.

What Sets It Apart

Unlike mega-conferences where you're one of 20,000 attendees, CyberWiseCon keeps the scale intimate enough for real conversations. The 700-person format means speakers are accessible, hallway conversations are substantive, and you can actually meet the people whose talks you attended.

The conference opens with a workshop day on May 19, followed by three days of conference sessions covering:

• AI in offensive and defensive operations — not hype, but practical applications and real risks
• NIS2 compliance roadmaps — the directive hits enforcement in 2026, and many organizations aren't ready
• Ransomware evolution — from double extortion to supply chain ransomware
• Critical infrastructure protection — energy, healthcare, transport
• Workforce development — closing Europe's 300,000+ cybersecurity skills gap

Why Ukrainian Professionals Should Pay Attention

The Baltic-Ukrainian cybersecurity corridor is strong and growing. Lithuanian organizations have been among the most active supporters of Ukraine's cyber defense, and CyberWiseCon provides a natural venue for strengthening those partnerships. The conference actively invites Ukrainian speakers and attendees.