Cyber Solutions Day Event at CINC26

Monday 21st September, 2026, in Kilkenny Ireland.

Cyber Solutions Day Ireland 2026 is a flagship Cyber Ireland initiative, bringing together cybersecurity solution providers and Ireland’s CISO community to address real-world challenges.

Unlike traditional vendor showcases, this event is structured around problem statements defined by Cyber Ireland’s CISO Forum, ensuring that all presentations are relevant, practical, and aligned with current enterprise priorities.

Selected companies will present their solutions directly to CISOs and receive structured feedback from senior decision-makers.

Cyber Solutions Day Ireland 2026 is supported by the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) . The two winning companies will be nominated for the ECSO CISO Choice Award Finals, providing European-level visibility and recognition.

This is the 3rd year Cyber Solutions Day Ireland will run. See previous editions:

2025
2024

How It Works

  1. Real-world challenges are defined with CISOs: Problem Statements 
  2. Companies apply with solution-led proposals 
  3. Selected companies pitch to a CISO judging panel at the Cyber Ireland National Conference 
  4. Winners receive the Cyber Ireland CISO Solution Award & Qualify for the European CISO Award Finals (ECSO) 

2026 CISO Problem Statements

 1. Safely Adopting AI: How can organisations adopt AI securely while managing risk and demonstrating real value?

Focus areas include:

  • Practical AI use cases within cybersecurity programmes
  • Governance, risk management, and security controls
  • Demonstrating measurable improvements in efficiency or security posture

2. Operationalising Compliance for Business Value: How can organisations move beyond compliance requirements to deliver tangible business value?

Focus areas include:

  • Managing overlapping regulatory frameworks efficiently
  • Continuous compliance monitoring
  • Aligning compliance with business outcomes and board-level priorities
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Event Format

  • 21st September: Cyber Ireland National Conference 
  • 6–8 selected companies 
  • 7-minute pitch + Q&A 
  • CISO judging panel 
  • Networking with enterprise CISOs 

Why Apply?

Cyber Solutions Day offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Present directly to Ireland’s CISO community
  • Receive expert, structured feedback
  • Demonstrate real impact and build credibility
  • Engage with potential customers and partners
  • Position your solution within the European cybersecurity ecosystem

Award & Recognition

Winning companies will be nominated to represent Ireland at the ECSO CISO Choice Award Finals, gaining visibility across the European cybersecurity market.

Who Should Apply

We are inviting applications from:

  • Small or Medium Sized Enterprise (<250 employees) 
  • Irish or EU headquartered 
  • Cyber Ireland or ECSO members 

Application Process

To apply, companies must:

  1. Complete the application form: Cyber Solutions Day Ireland 2026 – Application Form – Fill out form
  2. Submit a 5–7 slide proposal outlining:
    • The problem addressed
    • The solution approach
    • Evidence of impact

Important:
After submitting the form, please send your presentation to: [email protected]/ [email protected]

Timeline

  •  Applications Open: 19 June 2026
  • Application Deadline: 5 August 2026
  • Selection Process: Early August
  • Notification of Outcomes: Mid August
  • Event Date: 21 September 2026
 

For CISOs

Cyber Solutions Day is designed to provide:

  • Access to pre-qualified, relevant solutions
  • Direct engagement with innovative cybersecurity providers
  • Opportunities to influence solution development through feedback
  • High-value networking within a curated, peer-level environment

Join Us

Cyber Solutions Day Ireland 2026 brings together industry demand and innovation in a focused, high-quality format.

Whether you are a cybersecurity provider or a CISO, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage, evaluate and shape the future of cybersecurity solutions.

Register here