Netherlands to Explore Cybersecurity Opportunities at InCyber Forum France
Lille, Monday, 10 February 2025.
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency leads a mission to the InCyber Forum in Lille from 31 March to 3 April 2025, aiming to enhance cybersecurity ties with France.
Strengthening Dutch-French Cybersecurity Collaboration
The cybersecurity innovation mission, organized by key Dutch institutions including the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Dutch Embassy in Paris, comes at a crucial time as 2025 has been designated as the ‘Dutch French Economic Year’ [2]. The initiative builds upon significant developments in cybersecurity partnerships between the two nations since their 2021 Memorandum of Understanding [2]. The InCyber Forum 2025, themed ‘Beyond Zero Trust, trust for all,’ is expected to draw more than 20,000 international IT professionals, policymakers, and innovators [2].
Comprehensive Program and Networking Opportunities
The mission features a strategically planned four-day schedule, beginning on March 31, 2025, with a visit to Cyber Campus La Défense in Paris [1]. Participants will engage in networking and pitching sessions, followed by personalized exhibitor visits at the InCyber Forum in Lille on April 1 [1]. The program continues with dedicated meetings and matchmaking opportunities at Cyber Campus Lille on April 2, with an optional extension day on April 3 [1].
Timely Focus on Cybersecurity Challenges
This mission arrives amid growing cybersecurity concerns across Europe. Recent incidents highlight the urgency of such collaborations, as evidenced by several major cybersecurity breaches reported in early 2025 [3]. The timing of this forum is particularly relevant as both nations seek to strengthen their cybersecurity infrastructures and foster innovation in response to evolving digital threats [GPT].
Registration and Participation
The initiative is spearheaded by key organizations including the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy [1]. Dutch organizations interested in exploring cybersecurity opportunities in France must register by February 12, 2025 [1]. Participation is specifically aimed at Netherlands-based companies active in the cybersecurity sector, offering them a unique opportunity to explore the French market and establish valuable connections [2].