Are you active in cybersecurity, law, IT or digital innovation? On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, gather at the brand new House of Connections in Groningen for the CyberSafe Congress - You Will Be Hacked.
During this congress we explore the latest developments in the field of cyber resilience, laws and regulations, smart mobility and software engineering. Expect inspiring keynotes, in-depth parallel sessions and an interactive hackathon in which you will face real-life cybersecurity challenges yourself.
Event details:
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Time: 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: House of Connections, Groningen
Entrance: Open (registration required)
Welcome & Opening
We start the congress with a joint opening and a brief introduction on the importance of privacy, security and digital safety in the Northern Netherlands.
Keynotes:
Bart Spandaw (112 expert at RTL 5)
Cyber Security: a look from the business perspective
As a business, how do you look at threats and digital risks, and how do you translate this into concrete action?
Rutger Leukfeldt (Associate Professor of Governing Cybercrime, Leiden University)
Victims and perpetrators of cybercrime: changing realities
Who are the victims - and who are the perpetrators - in today's digital age? And what does this mean for policy and approach?
Parallel Sessions & Discussions
Led by experts from the field, including:
- Jeanne Mifsud Bonnici - Professor of European Technology Law & Human Rights (RUG)
- Nynke Vellinga - Senior Researcher Traffic Law
- Rix Groenboom - Lecturer New Business and ICT
- Trix Mulder - Professor Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
In smaller groups we dive into current issues around digital resilience, legal frameworks and technological innovation.
Mission is Possible - Hackathon by EDIH NN
Together with the European Digital Innovation Hub Noord-Nederland (EDIH NN), you will organize an exciting hackathon as a team: Mission is Possible. Here you work on real cyber security cases of companies and organizations.
A unique opportunity to learn, innovate and expand your network in a dynamic setting.
Why participate.
- Receive insights from leading cybersecurity experts
- Participate in interactive sessions on privacy, law and technology
- Collaborate on real digital security challenges in the hackathon
- Meet colleagues from industry, education, government and research
This congress offers not only inspiration, but also concrete tools for a more secure digital future. Be sure to attend!