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IACIPP Celebrates Successful CIP Week in Europe - 20th-22nd October 2026

The 3rd CIP Week in Europe, organised by the International Association of CIP Professionals, with the 11th Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe (CIPRE) conference has successfully concluded in Brussels, bringing together 250 delegates from 36 countries across Europe and beyond for three days of high-level discussions, knowledge sharing and international collaboration on the protection and resilience of critical infrastructure. With over 70 expert speakers, the conference delivered an extensive programme of keynote presentations, panel discussions and specialist sessions and workshops addressing the increasingly complex challenges facing critical infrastructure operators, policymakers, government agencies and security professionals, the conference reinforced its position as a leading European forum for critical infrastructure security, protection and resilience professionals.

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IACIPP Celebrates Successful CIP Week in Europe - 20th-22nd October 2026

About the Conference

Critical Infrastructure Protection & Resilience Europe brings together leading stakeholders from industry, infrastructure operators, agencies and governments to collaborate on securing Europe’s infrastructure. The conference will build on previous themes by deepening understanding of emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and by supporting the development and implementation of frameworks for risk-management, strategic planning and resilient operations. The […]

Great reasons to attend CIPRE

Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Europe gives you a great opportunity to meet key decision makers and influencers, share experiences, network with industry peers and discover the latest technologies and solutions for securing your assets.

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>250

Delegates

Connect with operators, decision makers and industry peers.

>70

Speakers

Learn from international expertise and operational experience.

Sessions

Bring emerging threats, policy and practical solutions into focus.

Expert Panels

Take part in focused exchanges with specialist communities.

Why Attend

Are you up to date on the CER and NIS2 Directives and what they mean to you and your organisation? Attacks on critical infrastructure sites are…

Why you should attend CIPRE

Understand the changing threat landscape

Bring cyber, physical and hybrid threats into one conversation, informed by real operational experience.

Connect policy with practical delivery

Consider what CER, NIS2 and cross-sector dependencies mean for your organisation’s resilience.

Build a stronger professional network

Share experience with operators, government representatives, security specialists and technology providers.

Testimonials

David Brezna

Vice President of Corporate Solutions Operations and Scale Up, ESET

Participating in CIPRE for the second time already felt like reuniting with old friends. The conference’s unique size and welcoming atmosphere create a perfect environment for meaningful exchanges and in-depth discussions. We see it more as a community gathering than a traditional conference, with open and profound conversations at its core. At CIPRE, we enjoy listening first—this helps us tailor the best solutions for every challenge.

Sharon Caro

Marketing Executive, Salvador Technologies

CIPRE Madrid offered a great platform for insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and a deep dive into the latest OT security trends. The well-organized venue and diverse range of sessions made it a valuable experience.

Andy Covey

Marketing Manager, Wavefront Systems

As an exhibitor, CIPRE proved to be a very worthwhile event with a great number of engaged and relevant delegates. The conference streams were both interesting and relevant with plenty of networking opportunities.

Rachel Koritarova

EWE & ME Marketing Manager, KnowBe4

We are very happy that we attended CIPRE. This event excelled at fostering collaboration between industry leaders and operators, creating a dynamic platform for discussing innovative approaches to enhance the resilience of critical entities across Europe