The Forum InCyber Europe 2026 is a premier event dedicated to digital security and trust, scheduled to take place from March 31 to April 2, 2026, at the Lille Grand Palais in Lille, France. Organized by Forward, the forum aims to address the pressing challenges in cybersecurity and contribute to building a digital future aligned with European values and interests.
The forum will feature a comprehensive program, including a trade show, conferences, and workshops covering various aspects of digital security. Key themes will encompass risk management, data protection, cybercrime prevention, digital identity, and cyber defense. Notable associated events include the European Cyber Cup, a cybersecurity competition featuring 25 teams and 250 players, and the ID Forum, focusing on digital identity and Know Your Customer (KYC) practices.
Attendees will have opportunities to engage in one-to-one meetings through the Top Leaders Program, designed for decision-makers and executives in cyber, IT, and innovation strategies. The program offers personalized support, a tailored agenda, and exclusive access to the Business Lounge. Additionally, the forum will host the Prix de la Start-up, an award recognizing innovative European start-ups in the field of digital security and trust.
The forum is under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and is supported by the Région Hauts-de-France and the Métropole Européenne de Lille.
Speakers(37)
Akash Pugalia
Chief Digital Officer at Teleperformance
Akash Pugalia is the Chief Digital Officer at Teleperformance, a global customer experience management company.
Andy Yen
Founder/CEO at Proton
Andy Yen is the Founder and CEO of Proton, a secure email service provider.
Anne Le Hénaff
Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs at France
Anne Le Hénaff is the Minister Delegate for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Affairs in France.
Arda Gerkens
President at Authority for Online Terrorist and Child Sexual Abuse Material (ATKM)
Arda Gerkens is the President of the Authority for Online Terrorist and Child Sexual Abuse Material (ATKM) in the Netherlands.
Arnaud Martin
Director of Operational Risk, Cybersecurity and Control at Caisse des Dépôts Group
Arnaud Martin is the Director of Operational Risk, Cybersecurity and Control at Caisse des Dépôts Group.
Ashish Shrestha
Former Group CISO of Jaguar Land Rover & CEO of Zyn Global at United Kingdom
Ashish Shrestha is the former Group CISO of Jaguar Land Rover and CEO of Zyn Global.
Benoît Loutrel
Board Member at ARCOM
Benoît Loutrel is a Board Member at ARCOM, the French audiovisual and digital communication regulatory authority.
Bruno Le Maire
Special Advisor at ASML
Bruno Le Maire is the Special Advisor at ASML and a former Minister of the Economy in France.
Fabrice Bru
President, Director of Cybersecurity and Architecture at Groupement Mousquetaires
Fabrice Bru is the President of CESIN and Director of Cybersecurity and Architecture at Groupement Mousquetaires.
Farida Poulain
General Director at Campus Cyber
Farida Poulain is the General Director of Campus Cyber, a French cybersecurity initiative.
General Patrick Touauk
Head of the Ministry of the Interior’s Cyberspace Command at France
General Patrick Touauk is the Head of the Ministry of the Interior’s Cyberspace Command in France.
Henna Virkkunen
Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy at European Commission
Henna Virkkunen is the Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy at the European Commission.
Henri D'Agrain
Managing Director at Cigref
Henri D'Agrain is the Managing Director of Cigref, a French association of large companies in the digital sector.
Jean-Noël De Galzain
CEO, Founder and Chairman at Wallix, Hexatrust
Jean-Noël De Galzain is the CEO of Wallix and the Founder and Chairman of Hexatrust.
Jeffrey Collins
Director of Trust & Safety at AWS
Jeffrey Collins is the Director of Trust & Safety at Amazon Web Services.
Joanna Swiatkowska
Secretary-General at ECSO
Joanna Swiatkowska is the Secretary-General of the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO).
Joffrey Célestin-Urbain
President at Campus Cyber
Joffrey Célestin-Urbain is the President of Campus Cyber, a French cybersecurity initiative.
Joséphine Ballon
CEO at HateAid
Joséphine Ballon is the CEO of HateAid, an organization dedicated to combating online hate speech.
Kevin Polizzi
CEO at Unitel Group
Kevin Polizzi is the CEO of Unitel Group, a French telecommunications company.
Major General Emmanuel Naëgelen
Cyberdefense Commander at France
Major General Emmanuel Naëgelen is the Cyberdefense Commander in France.
Marco Criscuolo
Director of Strategy and Policy for Cyber, Digital Transformation and Countering Hybrid Threats at NATO
Marco Criscuolo is the Director of Strategy and Policy for Cyber, Digital Transformation, and Countering Hybrid Threats at NATO.
Marie-Laure Denis
President at CNIL
Marie-Laure Denis is the President of the Commission Nationale de l'Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL), France's data protection authority.
Martin Kuppinger
Founder & Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole
Martin Kuppinger is the Founder and Principal Analyst at KuppingerCole, a global analyst firm specializing in information security.
Marwan Lahoud
Partner at Messier et Associés
Marwan Lahoud is a Partner at Messier et Associés, a French law firm.
Michiel van der Veen
Business Director Cybersecurity at TNO
Michiel van der Veen is the Business Director for Cybersecurity at TNO, the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research.
Mietta Groeneveld
Director at NATO Command & Control Centre of Excellence, Ministry of Defence (NL)
Mietta Groeneveld is the Director of the NATO Command & Control Centre of Excellence at the Ministry of Defence in the Netherlands.
Neal Jetton
Head of Cybercrime at INTERPOL
Neal Jetton is the Head of Cybercrime at INTERPOL, the international police organization.
Octave Klaba
CEO and Founder at OVH Cloud
Octave Klaba is the CEO and Founder of OVH Cloud, a French cloud computing company.
Odile Duthil
Cybersecurity Director at Caisse des Dépôts Group
Odile Duthil is the Cybersecurity Director at Caisse des Dépôts Group, a French public financial institution.
Olivier Gavalda
CEO at Groupe Crédit Agricole
Olivier Gavalda is the CEO of Groupe Crédit Agricole, a leading French banking group.
Philippe Vallée
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Cybersecurity & Digital Identity at Thales
Philippe Vallée is the Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Cybersecurity & Digital Identity at Thales, a French aerospace and defense company.
Thierry Derez
Chairman of the Board at Covéa
Thierry Derez is the Chairman of the Board at Covéa, a French mutual insurance conglomerate.
Thomas Reynaud
CEO at Groupe iliad
Thomas Reynaud is the CEO of Groupe iliad, a French telecommunications company.
Vincent Strubel
Director General at ANSSI
Vincent Strubel is the Director General of ANSSI, the French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems.
Virginie Rozière
Chief Digital Officer at Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
Virginie Rozière is the Chief Digital Officer at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in France.
Véronique Turner
President at Numeum
Véronique Turner is the President of Numeum, a French digital technology trade association.
Xavier Bertrand
President at Hauts-de-France Region
Xavier Bertrand serves as the President of the Hauts-de-France Region in France.
Event Details
- Date
- March 31 - April 2, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇫🇷 Lille, France
- Lille Grand Palais
- Pricing
- €60 - €552
- Audience
- Cybersecurity professionals, IT executives, digital trust experts, decision-makers, start-ups, students
- Attendees
- Over 2,000