it-sa 2026 cybersecurity trade fair sees 20 percent visitor increase

The it-sa 2026 cybersecurity trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, reported significant growth, with over 33,000 professional visitors from more than 70 countries, representing a roughly 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. The event featured 1,005 exhibiting companies.

Key themes discussed during the three-day event included the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence, cloud security, digital resilience, and the protection of critical infrastructure. Discussions also focused on regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and the convergence of IT and OT (operational technology) environments.

In addition to technical showcases, the fair included a conference format and a keynote simulation of a cyberattack on a medium-sized company. The ATHENE Startup Award for the best cybersecurity startup in the DACH region was awarded to Fuzzware, a company based in Bochum.