Cyber security week: where innovation and talent collide
In the international city of peace and justice, everyday we work together to make the world a more secure place. For more than a decade, the Municipality of The Hague has invested in knowledge sharing, innovation and cooperation between public institutions, private companies and various organisations. This year, From 5 to 9 October 2026, The Hague will once again put cybersecurity in the spotlight during Cybersecurity Week. The programme is facilitated and supported by the Municipality of The Hague, reflecting its strategic commitment to digital security, innovation and public-private collaboration.
A week dedicated to cybersecurity
Across the city, researchers, businesses, government organisations and emerging talent will come together to exchange knowledge and discuss how we can create a safe digital future for the next generations. Cybersecurity Week brings this international network together through events taking place across The Hague. The programme provides opportunities to meet professionals working in the sector, discover new technologies, share expertise and discuss subjects ranging from cyber resilience and digital innovation to possible investments and international cooperation.
The week begins on 5 October with the Kick Off at The Hague Security Delta Campus (HSD). Discover the many activities including Hack The Hague October, the city's annual hacking competition taking place every year in the Atrium City Hall. On 6 and 7 October, the ONE Conference, Europe's prime cybersecurity event will take place at World Forum. The conference inspires cross-border cooperation between cybersecurity professionals from business, science as well as government organisations.
During cybersecurity week you will have the possibility to network and discover opportunities for cybersecurity start-ups and investors.
But cybersecurity is not only about technology but also its connection to the everyday world. Therefore, a wide rangbe of topics will be discussed, from questions regarding artificial intelligence, to the connection that cybersecurity has with policymaking and governance: how does it realistically impact our society? Check the programme now and register to secure your spot to the events that you wish to attend.
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Turn ideas into policy at The Hague Policy Hackathon
What happens when young policy thinkers, data specialists and researchers are given just one weekend to tackle real societal challenges? From 9 to 11 October, students and young professionals will gather at Leiden University's Spui Campus for The Hague Policy Hackathon.
Unlike a traditional hackathon, participants do not need to spend the weekend building software or writing code. Instead, multidisciplinary teams will use research, data analysis and their different areas of expertise to develop practical solutions to real policy challenges submitted by different organisations.The event is specifically designed to bring together people from different backgrounds, including students and young professionals in technology, data, social sciences, research and other academic fields. By combining different perspectives, teams can approach challenges from both a technical and human point of view.
The Hague edition follows earlier policy hackathons in cities including Amsterdam and Cambridge and is inspired by the MIT Policy Hackathon in the United States. It is initiated by the Data for Public Impact Network (DPIN) and co-organised with The Hague Effective Altruism (THEA). Participants will choose from five policy themes and have two and a half days to investigate their challenge, examine the available evidence and transform their ideas into an actionable policy proposal. The hackathon takes place at the end of The Hague’s Cybersecurity Week.
Whether you work in cybersecurity, study public policy, are interested in data and technology or simply want to put your ideas to the test, Cybersecurity Week offers a chance to connect with the people working towards a more secure and resilient society in The Hague.
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