The programme for 2024 is currently under construction.
As soon as events are confirmed they will be listed below. Tentative events are marked with TBC.
As in previous years, you can expect a variety of events in the field of cybersecurity.
Sunday 29 September
Recommended travel to the Netherlands.
- Destination: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
- Transfer to The Hague
- Train: via station Den Haag Centraal (ca. 35 minutes/EUR 12)
- Taxi: follow signs from Schiphol airport (ca. 45 minutes/EUR 75)
- Transfer to hotel
- Public transportation is easily accessible with regular trams and buses
- Simply hold a contactless debit card or mobile phone to the card reader to check in. Please remember to check out at your destination.
- Check in to hotel
- Business Sweden will block several rooms at a recommended hotel
Monday 30 September
| 09:30 - 10:15 (TBC) | Welcome briefing (TBC) Embassy of Sweden |
| 10:30 | Transfer |
| 11:00 - 14:30 (TBC) | International Kick-Off Cyber Security Week The Hague Security Delta During Cyber Security Week, The Hague welcomes many international delegations. This gathering will kickstart a week full of interesting talks. Preliminary outline:
International delegations, entrepreneurs who want to get connected to the international companies, resellers, distributors, MSSP’s, system integrators, business developers etc. |
| 15:00 | Transfer |
| 15:30 (TBC) | Swedish-Dutch Cyber Security Seminar Swedish Ambassador's Residence During the delegation, Business Sweden will work with local Dutch partners and the Embassy of Sweden to arrange a bilateral event allowing for dedicated matchmaking and networking between Swedish and Dutch participants. Preliminary outline:
Swedish delegation, Swedish & Dutch government representatives, Dutch companies interested in connecting with Sweden, Dutch public agencies |
| 17.30 | Swedish-Dutch Cyber Security Mingle Swedish Ambassador's Residence Networking opportunity allowing delegation participants to meet with Dutch counterparts from business and government. |
| 19:00 (TBC) | End of Day 1 Own time, own transfer to hotel |
Tuesday 01 October
| 09:00 - 16:30 | ONE Conference Day 1 World Forum ONE Conference offers a full programme with a plenary programme as well as optional breakout sessions dealing with various topics. There will be in-depth sessions, workshops, panels, and lightning sessions. Coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoon drinks offer frequent opportunities for networking with Dutch and international participants. Preliminary outline:
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| 17:50 | Short walk |
| 18:00 | ONE International Cyber Business Event Leonardo Royal Hotel Organised by the Municipality of The Hague, this event has a specific focus to create a fun networking event for cyber security professionals to expand their network inside and outside of the Netherlands. During the event, there will be drinks, bites and many ways to connect with each other. There will also be information stands, which will tell you all about the Dutch market, as well as the international market and if you make an effort, there are fun prizes to win! Participating international delegations in 2024 include:
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| 22:00 | End of Day 2 Own time, own transfer to hotel |
Wednesday 02 October
| 09:00 - 16:30 | ONE Conference Day 2 World Forum ONE Conference offers a full programme with a plenary programme as well as optional breakout sessions dealing with various topics. There will be in-depth sessions, workshops, panels, and lightning sessions. Coffee breaks, lunch, and afternoon drinks offer frequent opportunities for networking with Dutch and international participants. Preliminary outline:
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| 16:30 | Own time |
| 19:00 (TBC) | Delegation dinner Restaurant (TBC) During the delegation, we will host a dinner for all participants at one of The Hague's distinctive restaurants. |
| 21:30 | Transfer |
| 22:00 | End of Day 3 |
Thursday 03 October
Thursday's programme will see the delegation split into two separate tracks - Dutch Cyber Insights and a special startup/scaleup track.
If departing for Sweden on Thursday, we recommend booking a departing flight no earlier than 18:00 CET..
Startup/scaleup track
ECSO Cyber Investor Days
The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) will arrange the Cyber Investor Days at the HSD Campus in The Hague, the Netherlands. The Cyber Investor Days mark a significant opportunity for the most promising European cybersecurity startups and SMEs to showcase their innovative solutions on a prestigious European stage. With the chance to pitch directly to leading investors and corporations from across the continent, participants will have unparalleled access to potential funding avenues.
ECSO's Cyber Investor Days stands as an opportunity for cutting-edge European cybersecurity start-ups to showcase their innovative technologies and meet cybersecurity investors and players. The event serves as an exclusive matchmaking platform, bringing together visionary entrepreneurs and forward-thinking business representatives under one roof.
ECSO’s STARtup Award 2025
The Judging Panel, made up of cybersecurity experts and industry leaders, will choose the top two companies. These selected companies will then be nominated for the ECSO STARtup Award final competition, scheduled in early 2025. During this competition, they will compete against other nominees chosen throughout 2024 for the main title and international recognition
Start-ups across Europe are invited to seize this opportunity and apply to present their technologies at ECSO's Cyber Investor Days. The event offers a unique chance to gain visibility, secure funding, and cultivate strategic partnerships that will accelerate their growth journey. Interested start-ups are encouraged to submit their applications before 11 September to be considered for participation.
Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award
Additionally, the Women4Cyber Foundation is proud to introduce the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award. Cybersecurity companies (co) founded by women and/or with women on the board and/or with at least 30% of women in the workforce and/or demonstrating a commitment to increase female participation are eligible to apply for the W4C Entrepreneurship Award. Winning this award will not only grant recognition but also provide tailored mentoring and exclusive benefits to foster the success and growth of the company. To qualify, the company’s pitch must be delivered by a female representative.
Preliminary outline:
- 10:00 - Transfer
- 10:30 - Registration & preparations
- 11:00 - Welcome & introduction to jury
- 11:30 - First pitch session
- 12:30 - Networking lunch
- 13:30 - Second pitch session
- 14:30 - Coffee break
- 14:45 - Fireside chat
- 15:30 - Announcement of nominees for the European STARtup Award
- 15:45 - Summary & opening of B2B meetings
- 16:00 - Networking drinks & B2B meetings
- 18:00 - End
Dutch Cyber Insights
Site visits & business programme
During the delegation, Business Sweden will facilitate the opportunity to visit key industry players in the Dutch (cyber) security ecosystem to learn about developments, share expertise, and exchange perspectives on cyber security.
Potential visits in focus include:
- EUROPOL - case study in crypto-related crimes
- International Criminal Court - digitalisation of processes and protecting against cyber crime
- European Space Agency - future of telecom via low-orbit satellites and 6G technologies
The exact programme and site visits will be tailored to the interests of the companies participating in the delegation. Business Sweden together with our Team Sweden partners will reach out to you to ensure an optimal and business-focused programme.
If departing for Sweden on Thursday, we recommend the following:
- Book a departing flight no earlier than 18:00 CET
- OBS you may be required to depart early and miss parts of the programme if your flight is earlier
- Travel only with hand baggage for faster processing at the airport
- Check out from hotel in the morning and bring hand baggage with you during the day
- Please inform Business Sweden of your travel booking
Friday 04 October
Recommended departure for Sweden.
Own time & own transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.