Infosecurity Europe Announces Dr. Dmytro Kuleba as Keynote Speaker for 2026 Conference
Infosecurity Europe has officially announced that Dr. Dmytro Kuleba, the former Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs, will headline the keynote address at its 2026 conference program. This significant event is scheduled to take place from June 2 to June 4 at ExCeL London, a prominent venue renowned for hosting large-scale conferences and exhibitions. Dr. Kuleba, who served as Ukraine’s top diplomat from 2020 to 2024, played a pivotal role in shaping his country’s wartime strategy alongside President Volodymyr Zelensky.
On June 3, at precisely 10:05 AM, Kuleba will present his keynote speech titled "Ukraine’s Hybrid War and the New Cyber Frontline." During this address, he is expected to share invaluable insights gained through Ukraine’s experiences under sustained cyberattacks, particularly how these attacks were orchestrated in conjunction with military operations. Kuleba will elaborate on how Russia’s cyber warfare tactics extended beyond mere attacks on digital infrastructure, engaging in disinformation campaigns that significantly impacted public perception and trust.
He is anticipated to shed light on why Western enterprises must now regard themselves as frontline defenders in a new cyber conflict landscape, emphasizing essential knowledge and strategies that cyber teams need to adopt to navigate this challenging era of "permanent shock." The implications of Kuleba’s discussion are vast, as he aims to offer a more profound understanding of the nuances involved in modern cyber warfare and the necessity of fortified defenses.
Rising Geopolitical Tensions Affecting Cyber Collaboration in Europe
The geopolitical focus of Kuleba’s engagement coincides with the findings from Infosecurity Europe’s 2026 Cybersecurity Trends Research, which highlights that geopolitical tensions are increasingly complicating collaborative efforts across European nations. The research, conducted by Zing Insights among 396 cybersecurity professionals from several countries including the UK, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Denmark, revealed a concerning statistic: 59% of these professionals believe that rising global tensions are undermining cooperative cybersecurity initiatives.
In the UK alone, 62% of respondents reported that collaboration is becoming more unlikely, while France saw this concern rise to 68% and Denmark’s figures reached 69%. Only 16% of those surveyed indicated that geopolitical tensions had no discernible impact on collaborative efforts. The study also illustrated a growing divide in confidence regarding European cybersecurity cooperation, with a near-even split indicating skepticism—42% believing that their countries are doing enough, while 43% argued otherwise. Alarmingly, majorities within both the UK (53%) and Germany (57%) expressed significant concerns about the efficacy of current collaboration models.
Despite these challenges, the necessity of collaboration remains evident among cybersecurity professionals. A substantial 33% noted that threat intelligence sharing is the greatest advantage of collaboration, and 27% cited stronger cross-border incident response coordination as another key benefit. This sense of urgency underscores the need for new frameworks that can adapt to an increasingly strained geopolitical climate.
The Intersection of Geopolitics and Cybersecurity
As part of Infosecurity Europe’s robust programming, Professor Ciaran Martin from Oxford University’s Blavatnik School of Government will chair the morning sessions on June 2. Martin, a highly regarded figure in cybersecurity as the founding CEO of the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has led responses to over 2,000 nationally significant cyber-attacks. His expertise will serve as a foundation for discussions centered around real-world geopolitical and cyber challenges that security professionals face today.
Moreover, a senior representative from the NCSC is set to deliver a pivotal keynote address on "Cyber Security 2026 – State of the Nation" during the morning of June 2, at 11:05 AM. This session aims to paint a comprehensive picture of the UK’s cyber threat landscape, outlining national priorities crucial for enhancing collective cybersecurity efforts. Attendees will gain insights into how the threat landscape is evolving and discover how government entities, industry stakeholders, and critical national infrastructure can collaboratively bolster resilience.
This gathering aims not just to share knowledge but also to equip attendees with practical steps that security leaders can utilize to align with the UK’s evolving national cyber strategy amid a shifting landscape of regulations and guidance.
Registration Information
Registration for Infosecurity Europe 2026 is currently open and complimentary until May 5. Afterward, access will incur a fee of £49, which includes entry to the exhibition floor and participation in all theatre sessions. This conference represents a vital opportunity for cybersecurity professionals to engage with influential figures in the field while addressing pressing challenges that lie ahead.