India’s growing technology and cybersecurity ecosystem is attracting another major international exhibition platform, with Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs announcing the launch of Cybersec Connect India in partnership with Services International. The new event will bring Jaarbeurs’ international Cybersec platform to India, strengthening connections between the country’s cybersecurity community and global technology markets.
The launch marks another step in the international expansion of Jaarbeurs and its Cybersec portfolio, which already includes established platforms such as Cybersec Europe, Cybersec Netherlands and Cybersec Asia. With the addition of India, the network is set to expand its presence into one of the world’s fastest-growing technology and digital markets.
Cybersec Connect India to Debut at BIEC Bengaluru
The first edition of Cybersec Connect India will be held at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), Bengaluru. The event will be co-located with Drone Expo, creating an integrated platform that brings together cybersecurity, emerging technologies and related business communities.
Cybersec Connect India is expected to combine a dedicated exhibition area with a conference programme and community platform. The format is designed to facilitate interaction between cybersecurity professionals, technology companies, government stakeholders, research institutions and other organisations involved in digital security and resilience.
By bringing these stakeholders together, the event aims to create opportunities for business networking, technology discovery, knowledge sharing and international collaboration.
Jaarbeurs Brings Global Cybersec Network to India
The launch of Cybersec Connect India forms part of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs’ wider strategy to connect cybersecurity communities across different international markets. The organisation’s existing Cybersec events have established platforms in Europe and Asia, while the Indian edition will add another important technology hub to the network.
Jeroen van Hooff, President & CEO, Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs | VNU Group, highlighted the importance of international cooperation in addressing cybersecurity challenges.
He said that cybersecurity extends beyond national borders and that connecting knowledge, technology and people internationally is increasingly important. According to van Hooff, Cybersec Connect India will link one of the world’s dynamic technology markets with Jaarbeurs’ wider international Cybersec network.
The platform is intended to encourage businesses, governments, research organisations and professionals to collaborate around digital resilience, innovation and growth.
Services International Partners with Jaarbeurs
The launch of Cybersec Connect India is being undertaken in partnership with Services International, bringing together Jaarbeurs’ international exhibition experience and Services International’s understanding of the Indian market.
Sandeep Gurwara, Managing Director, Services International, said the organisation is excited to partner with Jaarbeurs and introduce the Cybersec platform to India.
The partnership is expected to help connect India’s cybersecurity ecosystem with international expertise, technologies and companies. It will also provide opportunities for professionals and businesses to engage with international stakeholders through networking, knowledge exchange and business interactions.
The collaboration reflects an increasingly common model in India’s business events industry, where global exhibition organisers work with local partners to enter or expand within the Indian market.
Focus on India’s Growing Cybersecurity Ecosystem
India has developed into an important market for cybersecurity, cloud technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and enterprise technology. As businesses and public institutions continue to increase their dependence on connected digital systems, cybersecurity has become an increasingly important component of technology investment and business strategy.
Against this backdrop, Cybersec Connect India is positioned as a platform for organisations operating across the cybersecurity value chain.
The event can provide participating companies with an opportunity to present cybersecurity solutions, technologies and services to industry professionals while enabling visitors to explore emerging approaches to digital security.
For international technology companies, the platform could also provide a route to engage with India’s expanding technology ecosystem and establish connections with potential partners, customers and other industry stakeholders.
Exhibition, Conference and Community Platform
A key feature of Cybersec Connect India will be its combination of exhibition and conference components. Rather than functioning solely as a product showcase, the event is being positioned as a broader community platform for the cybersecurity sector.
The exhibition area will provide space for companies and technology providers to demonstrate their solutions and engage directly with professional visitors. The conference programme will create opportunities for discussions around cybersecurity developments, digital resilience, technology and industry challenges.
The community component is expected to further support networking and interaction among professionals, organisations and technology stakeholders.
This combination of formats reflects the changing role of business exhibitions, where exhibitions increasingly serve as meeting points for business development, education, thought leadership and professional communities.
Cybersecurity and Emerging Technology Convergence
The co-location of Cybersec Connect India with Drone Expo adds another technology dimension to the event. Drones and unmanned systems are increasingly connected to digital platforms, communication networks, data systems and software, creating potential areas of intersection with cybersecurity.
Bringing technology communities together under the same exhibition environment can create opportunities for cross-sector conversations and business interactions.
The combination also reflects the broader convergence taking place across India’s technology industry, where cybersecurity is becoming relevant to multiple emerging technology segments rather than remaining limited to traditional IT security.
Global and Local Expertise Come Together
The partnership between Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs and Services International highlights the value of combining international exhibition networks with local market expertise.
Global organisers bring international communities, established event formats, sector knowledge and connections with companies operating across different markets. Local partners, meanwhile, can contribute market understanding, relationships, operational experience and knowledge of the Indian business environment.
For exhibitors and visitors, such collaborations can create a platform that combines international participation with access to local industry stakeholders.
The launch of Cybersec Connect India therefore represents more than the introduction of another technology exhibition. It also demonstrates the continued internationalisation of India’s business events and exhibition sector.
Bengaluru Strengthens Its Position as a Technology Exhibition Hub
The selection of Bengaluru as the host city also reflects the city’s position within India’s technology ecosystem. Bengaluru is home to a large concentration of technology companies, startups, research organisations and professionals, making it a natural location for an international cybersecurity-focused event.
The Bangalore International Exhibition Centre provides an established venue for large-scale exhibitions, conferences and industry gatherings. Hosting Cybersec Connect India at BIEC will enable the event to connect with Bengaluru’s technology community while also providing an exhibition environment for participating companies.
With cybersecurity becoming an increasingly important priority across industries, Bengaluru offers a significant base for an event focused on digital security, technology and innovation.
Strengthening International Cybersecurity Connections
The launch of Cybersec Connect India expands Jaarbeurs’ international Cybersec network into India and creates another channel for cross-border interaction within the cybersecurity sector.
The existing Cybersec platforms in Europe and Asia provide an international foundation for the brand, while the Indian edition can bring new companies, professionals, technologies and perspectives into the network.
For Indian cybersecurity businesses, participation could provide opportunities to connect with international companies and industry communities. For overseas organisations, the event can offer a platform to engage with India’s technology market and explore potential business relationships.
A New Platform for India’s Cybersecurity Industry
Cybersec Connect India arrives at a time when cybersecurity is becoming increasingly central to digital transformation. Organisations across sectors are investing in technologies and strategies designed to protect data, networks, applications and digital infrastructure.
The event’s exhibition, conference and community-led format is intended to support this evolving ecosystem by bringing multiple stakeholder groups together in one platform.
Through its partnership with Services International, Jaarbeurs is combining its global Cybersec network with local market expertise to establish the new platform in India.
The first edition at BIEC Bengaluru will therefore mark an important milestone for Jaarbeurs’ international cybersecurity portfolio and provide India’s cybersecurity community with a new avenue for global engagement, technology discovery and business networking.
As international exhibition organisers continue to identify opportunities in India’s rapidly expanding technology market, the launch of Cybersec Connect India also underlines the country’s growing importance on the global business events landscape.
