Les Assises de la cybersécurité 2026: collective ambition to elevate cybersecurity to the status of a European strategic priority

Paris, 19 October 2026 - Under the bold slogan ‘Let’s be bold!’, the 26th edition of the Cybersecurity Conference brought together the entire cyber community in Monaco from 7 to 10 October last year to take a decisive step forward. Amid geopolitical tensions, critical dependencies and the surge of artificial intelligence, the event reaffirmed its mission: to transform cybersecurity into a visible, strategic lever of influence and a driver of resilience.

Les Assises have established themselves as THE leading event in France and Europe for cybersecurity decision-makers, whether from the public or private sector. With 3,456 participants, this 26th edition saw record attendance and demonstrated a significant renewal of discussions within the profession.

Figures that confirm the vitality and impact of a dynamic ecosystem

• 3,456 participants, marking a record turnout at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco;
• 188 partner companies, representing the entire value chain of the cyber market, from major technology leaders to specialist software providers;
• 26 start-ups and scale-ups showcasing their disruptive technologies, reinforcing the event’s position as an essential springboard for European innovation;
• 1,510 guests (Chief Information Security Officers, Chief Information Officers, Technical Directors) from the largest public and private sector organisations, with a rapidly evolving community as 497 new participants joined the event this year (33 per cent new attendees);
• 12,620 targeted and pre-arranged One to One meetings, at the heart of accelerating projects and business decision-making.

A 26th edition firmly focused on action and transformation

With ‘Let’s be bold!’ as its guiding theme, the 26th edition of the Cybersecurity Conference emphasised one key conviction: in the face of rapid technological change, geopolitical tensions and evolving threats, cyber decision-makers must be able to stay on course and remain in control of their choices. This ambition is structured around three key areas:

• Putting people back at the heart of decision-making: strengthening skills, supporting professionals in their strategic roles and equipping them to engage more effectively with senior management and business units to break down silos and make cybersecurity a collective responsibility.
• Breaking down silos to work together more effectively: encouraging the sharing of experience amongst peers, strengthening links with European stakeholders and developing the cooperation essential to tackling threats that transcend borders.
• Regaining control over technology: treating artificial intelligence and emerging innovations not only as risks to be managed but also as drivers of efficiency and transformation, whilst retaining the ability to choose one’s tools and manage one’s dependencies.

"Twelve months of work have been guided by a single conviction: ‘Let’s be bold!’ – to give cyber security the prominence it deserves. Over three days, the conference brought together cyber expertise at the very highest level, with powerful addresses from the United Nations, ANSSI and COMCYBER-MI. Three days of intense discussion, punctuated by 12,620 one-to-one meetings, strategic discussions and encounters that drive the entire sector forward. Beyond the figures, it is this collective mobilisation that leaves a lasting impression on us. It confirms that by bringing together expertise, sharing ideas and daring to take the initiative, we can make a real difference. “Nothing can stop a community that shares the same ambition: to make cybersecurity a fully strategic priority and to give decision-makers the means to take action", says Maria Iacono, Director of Les Assises de la cybersécurité.

Innovation in the spotlight: Giskard AI wins the 2026 Innovation Prize

A flagship event of the Assises, this year’s Innovation Award was presented to the start-up Giskard AI, recognised by a jury of experts and CISO for its solution for evaluating and securing artificial intelligence models. This accolade perfectly illustrates the event’s theme, ‘Let’s dare!’, and the imperative for organisations to ensure the reliability, testing and protection of the widespread integration of AI within their information systems.