it-sa 2026

We’re back at it-sa Expo&Congress — Europe’s leading IT-security gathering

We’re excited to announce that we will once again be part of it-sa Expo&Congress in Nürnberg — and this year marks our 5th time attending this outstanding event. it-sa is Europe’s leading trade fair and congress for IT-security, bringing together experts, innovators, and decision-makers from across the cybersecurity landscape.

Who should attend — and why?

it-sa is the ideal event for anyone responsible for IT-security or looking to strengthen their organization’s security posture. In particular:

• IT security engineers & administrators — discover new tools, technologies, and practical solutions for securing networks, cloud environments, endpoints, OT/ICS systems, and more.
• CISOs, managers & decision-makers — gain strategic insights into current threats, regulatory changes, and long-term security planning through congress sessions and expert discussions.
• Developers & technical teams — explore best-in-class security-by-design practices and connect with vendors offering cutting-edge software and managed security services.
• Compliance, data-protection & risk-management officers — stay up to date on standards, regulations, and frameworks essential for building strong governance and minimizing risk.
• Businesses of all sizes — from SMEs to large enterprises — find tailored security solutions, meet qualified partners, and identify technologies that fit your security roadmap.
• Security newcomers & enthusiasts — get inspired, learn from industry experts, and dive into the latest trends shaping the cybersecurity world.

Whether your focus is operational security, strategic development, regulatory compliance, or innovation — it-sa provides the perfect environment to learn, network, and find practical solutions.

What to expect at it-sa

The expo offers a wide spectrum of IT-security products and services, from hardware and consulting to managed security and training. Congress@it-sa expands the event with deep-dive sessions covering cloud security, network defense, critical infrastructure, awareness, and emerging threats — making it a comprehensive platform for anyone serious about cybersecurity.

Live presentation: Stayin' Alive – How to make the WAN resilient (in German language)

Date and time: October 27, 2026 | 2:00–2:15 p.m. 
Location: Hall 9, Forum F 
Speaker: Holger Hartwig

Resilience is the ability to withstand disruptive events and adverse conditions. More and more organizations are striving to become resilient in order to cope with the ever-present threats they face. To achieve this, critical systems and processes are designed so they can continue operating even when key components fail.

However, organizations often overlook the need to apply the same principles to their underlying infrastructure. The infrastructure itself must be able to function reliably during disruptions and outages to support continued business operations.

For many organizations, the loss of WAN connectivity means a significant loss of productivity or even a complete inability to operate. Relying solely on service availability commitments from network providers is not enough, especially during large-scale incidents when such commitments may no longer be achievable.

A resilient WAN can maintain connectivity between sites even when parts of the network are unavailable or have failed. The technology that enables this capability is known as SD-WAN.

In this session, we will show you how A1 Digital can help enhance resilience at both the application and transport layers, enabling your organization to stay connected and operational when it matters most.

Bitkom Panel Discussion: Scaling Securely in the Cloud: Between Cyberattacks, Sovereignty, and NIS2 (in German language)

Date and time: October 28, 2026 | 09:45-10:15 a.m.
Location: Halle 7A Forum B
Speaker: Holger Hartwig
 

The cloud is a key enabler of digital transformation and business scalability. At the same time, organizations face a multidimensional challenge: on one hand, they must protect their cloud architectures against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks. On the other hand, regulations such as NIS2 and growing requirements for digital sovereignty are increasing the pressure to act.

In this panel discussion, we will explore how organizations can successfully balance these competing demands in practice and how cloud governance can be designed so that security becomes not a barrier to innovation, but a foundation for sustainable growth and digital sovereignty.