Cybersec expands to India with launch of Cybersec Connect India
Cybersec is expanding its international network with the launch of Cybersec Connect India. Following Cybersec Netherlands, Cybersec Europe and Cybersec Asia, the new event brings the Cybersec community to one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for technology and cybersecurity. The first edition will take place on 16 and 17 April 2027 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru.
Cybersec Connect India is launched by Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs, the organisation behind the international Cybersec platform. Following the successful first edition of VIV Select India earlier this year, the launch marks the next step in Jaarbeurs’ international growth strategy and further expands the Cybersec network across Europe and Asia.
India as a Strategic Growth Market
India’s cybersecurity market is developing rapidly. According to the Data Security Council of India, revenue from the country’s cybersecurity product sector increased from USD 1.05 billion in 2020 to USD 4.46 billion in 2025.
For the Cybersec platform, India is therefore a logical next step. The international network currently consists of Cybersec Netherlands, Cybersec Europe and Cybersec Asia, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, businesses, governments and knowledge institutions across different markets.
The expansion comes at a time when cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical issue. Digital security is directly linked to economic resilience, geopolitical stability, and the protection of critical infrastructure. Governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions around the world are increasingly collaborating to address these challenges.
More Than a Trade Show
Jeroen van Hooff, CEO of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs:
“For us, India is much more than a new destination on the map. It is one of the most dynamic technology and innovation markets in the world. Earlier this year, VIV Select India demonstrated that our international event concepts meet strong market demand. With Cybersec Connect India, we are taking the next step in our ambition to further expand our position in India.
We see significant opportunities for our international exhibition activities and want to make a lasting contribution to the development of strong professional communities around technology, innovation, and cybersecurity.
Through Cybersec, we bring the cybersecurity community together in person. Through Computable, the Netherlands’ largest independent platform for IT professionals, that connection continues throughout the year with news, analysis, and practical insights.
In this way, live and digital reinforce each other: conversations that start at our events continue online, while topics that emerge online are brought back into our exhibitions and conferences.”
Fourth event of the International Cybersec Platform
With Cybersec Connect India, Jaarbeurs continues to build an international network focused on cybersecurity, digital innovation, and resilience. The new event will become the fourth event of the Cybersec platform, connecting the Indian market with established communities across Europe and Asia.
Jeroen van Hooff:
“With Cybersec, we are not building stand-alone events, but an international network where professionals, companies, knowledge institutions, and governments can connect and share knowledge on an ongoing basis. The addition of India strengthens the link between our existing Cybersec communities in Europe and Asia.
The growth we have achieved this year with both VIV Select India and now Cybersec Connect India confirms that this market is an important part of our international future.”
By adding Cybersec Connect India, the Cybersec platform expands to four international editions. This strengthens the network within the global cybersecurity sector and creates new opportunities to connect cybersecurity communities across different regions.
The first edition of Cybersec Connect India will take place on 16 and 17 April 2027 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru.
The event will be organised by Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs in partnership with Services International and will be co-located with Drone Expo. Cybersec Connect India will feature its own dedicated exhibition area, conference programme, and community platform.
The first partners, speakers, and programme elements will be announced in the coming months.
