Join the largest gathering of CISOs in Europe!
The ECSO CISO Meetup 2025 is set to take place on 23-24 September 2025, at the Museo de las Ciencias Príncipe Felipe Valencia, in Spain (📍Ciudad de las Artes y de las Ciencias, Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7, 46013 Valencia, Spain).
ECSO’s Annual CISO Meetup is an exclusive event, gathering over 200 CISOs from various European countries and sectors. Our main objective is to foster collaboration among cybersecurity executives, recognising that this synergy is crucial for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of European organisations. More than just an event, it builds a durable network where CISOs can exchange insights and advocate their needs within the European cybersecurity ecosystem.
At the CISO Meetup you can expect discussions on strategic cybersecurity topics, presentations of case-studies, dialogues with public administration, sector-specific roundtables, and joint discussion on the future goals and initiatives of ECSO’s CISO Community.
Distinct from other CISO events, the ECSO CISO Meetup remains fully independent, non-profit, driven by the chairs of our network of European CISOs, and guided by shared interests and commitment to advancing cybersecurity.
Who can attend the event?
Access to the event is exclusive to CISOs and CISO Team Members (including Deputy CISOs and members of the CISO office) and is free of charge. Additionally, a selected number of Sponsors will also be able to attend the event and network with CISOs.
IMPORTANT: Please be advised that completion of registration does not automatically secure a place at the event. Following registration, we will contact you to provide a final confirmation and activation of your profile, which may require a few business days. Please note that ECSO reserves the right to decline confirmation if the registrant’s profile does not align with the event’s target audience. We eagerly anticipate your presence in Valencia!
Registration
Registrations will open soon!
Are you a CISO, a Deputy CISO or a member of a CISO Office and wish to attend? ECSO Member or not, ALL CISOs from organisations/companies based in Europe are welcome to attend this event!
For any questions, do not hesitate to contact our Junior Manager Tomasz Michalowski at tomasz.michalowski@ecs-org.eu.
Purpose of the event
ECSO recognises the need for CISOs to exchange sensitive information in a trusted and safe environment. ECSO’s Annual CISO Meetup is therefore a unique occasion to meet each other in person to develop trust and convey a stronger voice of users/operators towards other stakeholders in cybersecurity.
What to expect:
- Participation of 200 CISOs from 27 European countries.
- Workstreams on vital cybersecurity topics with European perspective.
- Expert sessions on the impact of the EU cybersecurity policies.
- Presentation of case studies on breaches incurred by the CISOs.
- Sector-specific roundtables (eg. Energy, Finance, Transport, Manufacturing).
- Networking opportunities on a dedicated event platform.
- Speaking opportunities.
Rigorous measures will be implemented to ensure the utmost privacy and confidentiality, and all discussions will adhere to the principles of the Chatham House Rules, safeguarding the identities and statements of participants.
Agenda & Travel Information
The agenda is under development – don’t miss the opportunity to contribute!
As per tradition, CISO attendees will have the chance to develop part of the agenda together with ECSO. You will be able to send us your suggestions via the registration form.
The CISO Meetup agenda will feature two streams:
- General stream: Deep dive into areas of common interest to all CISOs.
- Sector and area specific stream: Energy, Finance, Manufacturing (more sectors to be introduced depending on the number of applications from a sector) or specialised topics and workshops.
Important: Travel costs and accommodation must be covered by participants. ECSO will cover organisation costs as well as food and beverages for both days, including a networking dinner on the first day.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Explore exclusive sponsorship opportunities for the CISO Meetup 2025, providing a unique chance to showcase your company and solutions to over 200 CISOs in person. Initially, sponsorships will be available exclusively to ECSO Members, with opportunities for the general public opening shortly after.
To get the Sponsorship Package, please contact our Junior Manager Tomasz Michalowski at tomasz.michalowski@ecs-org.eu.
We will soon announce the Sponsors of the CISO Meetup 2025! Their support plays a vital role in making the event a success, and we look forward to unveiling then soon!
About the CISO Meetup
The inaugural edition of the Meetup was held in 2022 in Brussels and brought together nearly 100 Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs). Building on the success, we organised a second and third edition in Florence and Vienna. This year, we come back for the fourth edition in Valencia!
Meet our Sponsors from the past editions:
About the ECSO CISO Community
The CISO Meetup is an annual gathering of ECSO’s CISO Community that plays a vital role in providing daily collaboration opportunities for CISOs across various European countries and sectors. With partnerships established with national CISO Communities/Associations, our Community has rapidly grown, now encompassing 500+ Members from 29 European countries. Representatives from national and regional CISO groups will be present, sharing their knowledge and best practices with the ultimate goal of bringing together European CISOs in the ECSO Community.
