Forum INCYBER Europe (FIC) 2027

Created in 2007 and still widely known by its earlier initials, FIC, Forum INCYBER Europe has become one of Europe's leading events on cyber security and digital trust. It is organised by Forward Global, an international risk management company, and is held each year at Lille Grand Palais in northern France under the high patronage of the President of the French Republic.

The forum combines an exhibition with an extensive conference programme, and it attracts participants from around 50 countries. Visitors include chief information security officers, IT directors, public sector and defence representatives, law enforcement, researchers and start-ups, giving the event an unusual mix of government and industry.

Exhibitors cover security software, identity and access management, threat intelligence, secure cloud, defence cyber, consultancy and training. Partners range from large established vendors to young companies looking for European customers.

Much of the forum's character comes from the events that run within it. The European Cyber Cup ethical hacking competition, start-up awards, and dedicated forums on digital identity, incident response, open source intelligence, trust and safety, IoT security and secure AI all bring specialist audiences into the venue.

For vendors targeting European buyers, and French public sector organisations in particular, FIC offers strong access in one place. French language material and closed meeting space for sensitive discussions are practical considerations for most stands.