2026 European Cybersecurity Certification Conference

EU Certification Frameworks and Regulatory Evolution

ENISA, the EU Agency for Cybersecurity, presents the 2026 European Cybersecurity Certification Conference in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, under the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU. Organised with the support of the Cyprus Presidency and the European Commission, this edition of the annual conference addresses strategic perspectives on EU cybersecurity certification evolution, scheme updates, and regulatory interplay.

Conference Focus

This hybrid event favours networking opportunities and live interactions for onsite participants and speakers while enabling remote participation. The conference provides platforms for exchange of views across the European cybersecurity ecosystem while examining how certification frameworks support risk management and regulatory compliance across interconnected EU regulations.

Key Topics Covered

Strategic Perspectives: Examining the evolution of EU cybersecurity certification and its role in strengthening European cybersecurity posture.

Certification Scheme Updates: Updates on EU cybersecurity certification schemes including EUDI Wallet and Managed Security Services implementations.

Ecosystem Exchange: Facilitating exchange of views across the European cybersecurity ecosystem among stakeholders, practitioners, and policymakers.

Regulatory Interplay: Exploring interplays with other EU regulations including CRA, Cyber Solidarity Act, and NIS 2 directives.

Risk Management: Understanding how EU cybersecurity certification supports managing cybersecurity risks across organizations and sectors.

What to Expect

This annual conference in Ayia Napa brings together cybersecurity professionals, policymakers, certification experts, and industry stakeholders to examine EU cybersecurity certification frameworks' evolution and implementation. Through strategic discussions, scheme updates, and regulatory context examination, participants gain insights into how certification supports European cybersecurity objectives while navigating interconnected regulatory requirements. The hybrid format enables both in-person networking and remote participation for broader engagement across the European cybersecurity community.