OPSWAT CIDX - Cyber Security Critical Infra Defense Experience

WELCOME TO CIDX EUROPE 2026: WHERE CYBERSECURITY MEETS CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE!

What happens when a power grid goes down, a hospital's systems are compromised, or a transport network faces a cyberattack? Who protects the systems our world depends on every single day?

That's where cybersecurity meets critical infrastructure defence. And that's where YOU come in!

Join us at CIDX Europe 2026 (Critical Infrastructure Defense Experience) for an exciting day bringing together cybersecurity enthusiasts, university students, ethical hackers, security professionals, OT/ICS specialists, and industry leaders to explore how we can defend the infrastructure that keeps our world running.

WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU?

Cybersecurity Talks & Expert Keynotes
Learn from industry experts about emerging cyber threats, real-world security challenges, and the future of defending critical infrastructure.

Capture the Flag (CTF) Challenge
Put your cybersecurity skills to the test, solve hands-on challenges, sharpen your problem-solving abilities, and compete for £1,000 in prizes! Whether you're a CTF beginner or an experienced player, come ready to challenge yourself.

Cyber Arsenal Zone
Explore cybersecurity technologies, practical demonstrations, and solutions designed to protect critical systems from evolving cyber threats.

Expert Panel Discussions
Dive into the big questions shaping the future of cybersecurity, including the skills, people, and technologies needed to protect critical infrastructure by 2030.

Networking & Career Opportunities
Connect with like-minded students, experienced professionals, cybersecurity leaders, and potential mentors. Discover new career pathways across cybersecurity, penetration testing, incident response, digital forensics, cloud security, and Operational Technology (OT/ICS) security.

OPSWAT Academy Certification Bundle
Take your learning further with an opportunity to explore industry-relevant cybersecurity training and certification pathways.

A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF “UPSIDE DOWN”
Every event attendee can also receive a complimentary copy of Upside Down.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

Whether you're a university student exploring your first cybersecurity role, a CTF enthusiast looking to level up, an ethical hacker expanding your skills, or a working professional interested in OT/ICS and critical infrastructure security, CIDX is your opportunity to learn something new, experience cybersecurity beyond the classroom, and connect with the people shaping the industry.

From energy and utilities to manufacturing, transport, healthcare, government, and cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern. It is essential to protecting the services, systems, and people our world relies on.

Co-hosted by SafeSkillz
Supported by Cyber Secured India
The future of cybersecurity needs curious minds, practical skills, and people willing to make a difference.

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Event venue & nearby stays

King's College London, Strand, London, United Kingdom

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