As AI shifts the attack surface, Bern becomes a focal point on 23 and 24 February 2027. Swiss Cyber Security Days 2027 brings public authorities, researchers and industry vendors together at BERNEXPO to examine digital threats and defensive measures.
Dates and venue for 2027
The event takes place from 23 to 24 February 2027 at BERNEXPO. The format combines an exhibition with congress activity across Main Stage and Tech Stage and includes zones dedicated to SMEs and startups.
Who exhibits and the attendee profile
Exhibitors include technology vendors, public bodies and research institutions. Dedicated areas such as the KMU Zone and Start-up Zone target IT managers, developers and policy makers. Speakers listed for recent editions include Oliver Hoffmann, Cristina Caffarra, Touradj Ebrahimi, Florian Schütz, Jean-Marc Rickli, Viktor Rossi, Frank Karlitschek and Nicolas Mayencourt, reflecting a mix of academic, technical and executive perspectives.
Program structure and highlights
The program is organized across distinct stages
Main Stage
Main Stage features keynote addresses and strategic panels aimed at corporate and public sector leaders.
Tech Stage and Best Practice Stages
Tech Stage targets security professionals and developers with deep technical content. Best Practice Stages present applied case studies for administrations, large enterprises and IT teams.
Key numbers
The exhibition hosts 90 exhibitors, providing a concentrated view of detection, response and identity management solutions across the show floor.
Practical tips for B2B prospecting
Define meeting goals before you arrive and map target booths on the floor plan. Allocate focused time slots of 20 to 30 minutes for technical demos. Use Main Stage sessions to identify senior decision makers and Tech Stage to engage architects and engineers on integration details.
Bring concise technical collateral to support commercial claims. For public-sector prospects highlight compliance and governance examples. For SMEs prioritize clear deployment roadmaps and predictable cost models.
Closing note and official link
Swiss Cyber Security Days 2027 will serve to validate product roadmaps and benchmark defensive strategies against peers. Check the program and exhibitor list at https://scsd.ch/de and schedule meetings in advance to make the most of the time at BERNEXPO.
