Call for speakers | CyberSQUAD 2026 4 mei 2026
CyberSQUAD is the best cybersecurity event in The Netherlands fully dedicated to young professionals organized by the non-profit foundations Connect2Trust, DIVD Academy and Jong-PvIB in The Hague.
CyberSQUAD is the leading cybersecurity event in The Netherlands dedicated exclusively to young professionals, proudly organized by the non‑profit foundations connect2trust, DIVD Academy, and Jong Platform voor InformatieBeveiliging (PvIB).
The 2026 edition is extra special, we’re celebrating five years of connecting, competing, and having fun together. And this year, we’re opening the stage to new perspectives.
We invite you to speak at CyberSQUAD 2026!
Share your expertise, challenge our community, and inspire the next generation of cyber talent.
Themes for 2026
This year’s program explores the future of security through three interconnected lenses:
1. European Self‑Defense & the European Cloud
How do we design architectures and regulations that strengthen digital sovereignty? We’re looking for sessions on sovereign cloud strategies, cross‑border data governance, innovation vs. compliance, and the evolving landscape of European digital autonomy.
2. The Shifting Cyber Landscape: From APTs to Nation States
Cybersecurity is now tightly linked to geopolitics. We welcome talks on resilience in hostile environments, secure‑by‑design principles, hybrid warfare, crisis management, threat intelligence, and human‑factor insights.
3. Future‑Proofing Cybersecurity
With AI, quantum, autonomous systems, and next‑gen networks reshaping the field, we need long‑term thinking. Bring your ideas on proactive defense, strategic governance, emerging‑tech risks, and the societal implications of tomorrow’s cyber landscape.
Together, these themes drive a shared mission: building secure, adaptive, and trustworthy digital ecosystems for today and the uncertain world of tomorrow.
Event Details
20 August 2026
Scheveningen, The Netherlands
Plenary program: 12:00–17:00
Evening program: 17:00–23:00
Submission Requirements
Fit one of the three themes
Be 15–25 minutes
Be submitted as PowerPoint slides containing:
Presentation title
Chosen theme
Draft storyline
Send your proposal to:
cybersquad@connect2trust.org
Subject line: “Speaker submission CyberSQUAD 2026 – <Your Name>”
Deadline: 20 May 2026
Notification: 31 May 2026