it-sa 2026 cybersecurity trade fair sees significant growth

The it-sa 2026 cybersecurity trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, reported a 20 percent increase in attendance compared to the previous year, welcoming over 33,000 professional visitors from more than 70 countries. The event also surpassed 1,000 exhibitors for the first time.

Key industry themes included artificial intelligence, cloud security, digital resilience, and digital sovereignty. Discussions highlighted a growing demand for cybersecurity solutions developed in Germany that meet high data protection standards and offer independence from non-European providers.

Industry participants noted that cybersecurity has transitioned from a technical IT concern to a critical management task. This shift is driven by the significant economic impact of cyberattacks, which Bitkom estimates cause approximately 289 billion euros in annual damages to the German economy, with over 200 billion euros resulting specifically from cyberattacks.