Connect 26
Mon 23 Mar
|Evropska kuća kulture i nacionalnih manj
Strengthening cyber resilience and practical cooperation across the Western Balkans. Bringing together national CERTs, policymakers, academia, and international partners to shape the future of regional cybersecurity.


Time & Location
23 Mar 2026, 19:00 – 24 Mar 2026, 17:30
Evropska kuća kulture i nacionalnih manj, Park Kemal Monteno, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
About the event
CSEC Connect 2026 is a regional cybersecurity conference dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience and structured cooperation among national CERT/CSIRT institutions in the Western Balkans. Hosted in Sarajevo, the conference brings together senior policymakers, national cybersecurity authorities, international organisations, diplomatic representatives, academia, and technical experts to exchange experience and address strategic and operational challenges in the evolving cyber landscape.
The 2026 edition is sponsored by the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and supported by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Sarajevo.
As digital threats continue to grow in complexity, regional cooperation and institutional coordination are more important than ever. CSEC Connect provides a platform for practical dialogue, knowledge exchange, and partnership-building across borders and sectors.
The 2026 edition will focus on:
Cyber geopolitics and strategic developments affecting the Western Balkans
Strengthening and harmonising national CERT capacities
Schedule
1 hourReception
30 minutesRegistration and welcome coffee / press statements
Tickets
General Admission
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