For the first time ever in Europe, GITEX EUROPE 2025 will take place from May 21–23 at Messe Berlin, uniting global tech leaders, defense agencies, cybersecurity firms, AI innovators, and high-growth startups at the region’s most influential tech and investment event.
Organized by KAOUN International in partnership with the Berlin Senate Department for Economics, Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, Berlin Partner, and the European Innovation Council (EIC), the event sets a new benchmark for Europe’s digital ambitions.
Cyber Valley: Europe’s Cybersecurity Nerve Center
At the heart of GITEX EUROPE is GITEX Cyber Valley, a dedicated arena for cybersecurity where CISOs, government agencies, global tech giants, and ethical hackers will confront urgent threats and reimagine cyber defense strategies in the AI era.
This platform goes beyond showcasing tools—it’s a launchpad for reshaping the global cybersecurity narrative in a time when AI is being weaponized as much as it is used for protection.
AI: Powering Both Sides of the Cyber War
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Cybersecurity Outlook, 66% of cybersecurity leaders believe AI will significantly impact the field by 2026—but only 37% of organizations currently have frameworks to evaluate the risks of their AI tools.
GITEX EUROPE 2025 positions itself as a critical checkpoint for Europe’s digital security, as stakeholders from the public and private sectors come together to align on proactive, intelligence-led cyber strategies.
Global Cybersecurity Powerhouses Take the Stage
With over 1,400 exhibitors from across the tech spectrum, GITEX Cyber Valley features cutting-edge solutions from companies such as Fortinet, ManageEngine, CrowdStrike, Kaspersky, Dell, Knowbe4, Infinigate, Proofpoint, and NTT.
ManageEngine, the event’s official Cyber Valley Partner and a division of Zoho Corporation, will spotlight AI-powered identity and access management. CEO Rajesh Ganesan emphasized that “AI changes everything about identity—and we need contextual, intelligent controls to keep up.”
Headline partner Fortinet will showcase new strategies in Zero Trust, threat exposure management, and automation, reinforcing that traditional perimeter defenses are obsolete in today’s AI-driven threat landscape.
Europe’s Policy Frontline: Compliance, Resilience & Regulation
GITEX Cyber Valley isn’t just tech—it’s policy. With major sessions dedicated to GDPR 2.0, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and European cyber harmonization, the event gives C-suite leaders and regulators a shared platform to shape the future of digital law and operational resilience.
Featured speakers include:
- Miguel De Bruycker, Director General, Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium
- Captain Daniel Prenzel, German Ministry of Defence
- Luca Tagliaretti, Executive Director, European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC)
- Julia Dedenko, Group CISO, Haniel
- Ugo Vignolo Lutati, Group CISO, Prada Group
Live Hack Simulations: Red Teams, Real Threats, No Filters
Ethical hackers will take center stage with live simulations of AI-powered threats. From OSINT-based threat hunting to hijacking generative models, these demos will expose the vulnerabilities lurking behind modern automation.
Speakers include former undercover intelligence officer Danni Brooke and cybersecurity architect Guilherme Santos, offering an unfiltered look into how today’s most trusted AI tools can become tomorrow’s biggest risks.
GITEX EUROPE: From Innovation to Sovereignty
GITEX EUROPE is more than an expo—it’s a strategy hub for Europe’s digital sovereignty. As the continent pushes for scalable AI, resilient infrastructure, and cyber defense autonomy, this event marks the start of a new era.
With representation from 100+ countries and 35 European states, GITEX EUROPE 2025 cements its role as the region’s premier convergence of innovation, regulation, and investment in future technologies.
The Cyber Future Starts in Berlin
In an age where algorithms are becoming instruments of influence, warfare, and governance, GITEX EUROPE 2025 is the platform where Europe draws the line, builds bridges, and leads the conversation.
From Berlin, the future of AI-powered cybersecurity will be defined—by collaboration, innovation, and bold, unified action.
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