Bridging the Cybersecurity Innovation Gap in Europe: What 39 Experts Want You to Know

Europe is at a pivotal moment in cybersecurity innovation. While it excels in regulatory leadership and technical talent, it lags behind in translating deep tech into scalable, market-ready solutions. This session shares insights from 39 interviews with corporate leaders, founders, and investors across Europe to unpack the root causes of this innovation gap—from rigid procurement models to siloed security cultures—and identify practical ways forward. Learn how to shift cybersecurity from a cost centre to a strategic driver, and how you can help position Europe as a global leader in resilient, secure digital transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the key challenges with cyber innovation
• Understand why cybersecurity innovation so often fails to scale—not due to a shortage of new technologies, but because of deeper systemic barriers.
• Recognize why innovation is essential to Europe’s cybersecurity future
• Identify steps to support cybersecurity innovation in your organisation