Date: October 6, 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Identity First Security Summit Europe (IFS Europe) 2026 is set to bring together cybersecurity leaders, CISOs, IAM experts, risk professionals, policymakers, and technology innovators from across Europe to explore the evolving landscape of identity-first security. As organizations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and stricter regulatory requirements, the summit will serve as a premier platform for advancing identity-centric security strategies, fostering collaboration, and driving cyber resilience.
Centered around the theme of Identity First Security, the event will examine how organizations can strengthen digital trust by placing identity at the core of their cybersecurity frameworks. Through keynote presentations, expert panel discussions, fireside chats, and interactive networking sessions, attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest innovations, emerging threats, and best practices shaping the future of enterprise security.
Key discussion topics include:
- Identity & Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM)
- Zero Trust architecture and identity-centric security strategies
- AI-driven cybersecurity, threat detection, and automation
- Cyber resilience and ransomware preparedness
- Cloud security and secure digital transformation
- Threat intelligence and incident response
- Regulatory compliance, including DORA, NIS2, and evolving European cybersecurity frameworks
- Supply chain security and third-party risk management
- Emerging cybersecurity technologies and digital trust
While maintaining a strong focus on financial services, IFS Europe 2026 will also welcome participants from industries including manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications, retail, technology, energy, and critical infrastructure, encouraging cross-sector collaboration and the exchange of practical cybersecurity strategies.
The summit offers an exceptional opportunity for senior decision-makers, cybersecurity practitioners, solution providers, and industry experts to build strategic partnerships, discover innovative technologies, and share actionable insights that will shape the future of identity-first security across Europe.
For more info, visit: https://kinfos.events/ifs/
Gazet International is an official Media Partner for IFS Europe 2026.
