Campus Cyber Summit 2026 in Lille: AI and Cybersecurity

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, the Campus Cyber Summit returns to EuraTechnologies for its fourth edition. A day of presentations, case studies, and workshops to understand how artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity—and how organizations can leverage it without increasing their risk.

The Hauts-de-France cybersecurity event reaches a new milestone

Organized by Campus Cyber Hauts-de-France Lille Métropole, operated by EuraTechnologies

The Campus Cyber Summit has established itself as the region’s premier cybersecurity event. It is organized by the Campus Cyber Hauts-de-France Lille Métropole, operated by EuraTechnologies, with support from the Hauts-de-France Region and the European Metropolis of Lille.

The 2025 edition brought together more than 500 participants and around 30 booths on campus. For 2026, the goal is to welcome 600 people: CISOs, CIOs, executives, CFOs, HR directors, data protection officers, legal professionals, and elected officials. In other words, the people who manage cyber risk within their organizations, far beyond just the technical teams.

Using AI to Steer Without Relying on It

The overarching theme of the 2026 edition

Artificial intelligence is now integrated into most business tools, including those used for security. It enables faster detection, helps triage alerts, and automates certain responses. It also provides attackers with new tools: more credible phishing, deepfakes, and attacks that directly target the models.

The question posed by the Summit is very practical for decision-makers: how can organizations leverage AI without creating a dependency that weakens the organization? Speakers will address this from the perspectives of governance, regulation, assurance, and the human factor, with a clear goal: to leave with the right questions to ask—and the right people to answer them.

The Day’s Program

Plenary sessions in the auditorium, small-group workshops

The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a welcome breakfast in the atrium. Plenary sessions and roundtables take place in the auditorium, while workshops are held in conference rooms. Seating is limited per room: each session must be reserved via the participant portal once you have obtained your ticket.

• 9:00 a.m.: Opening remarks by Michel Colin (EuraTechnologies), Chekib Gharbi (Campus Cyber Hauts-de-France Lille Métropole), Philippe Beauchamps (Hauts-de-France Region), and Arnaud Deslandes (City of Lille).
• 9:15 a.m.: Opening plenary session focused on the cybersecurity market in Hauts-de-France by 2030, based on a forward-looking study of the regional sector.
• 10:15 a.m.: Roundtable discussion “CISO and Executives: Who Really Decides on Risk?” and, concurrently, workshop “Securing Industry 4.0.”
• 11:15 a.m.: Roundtable on the implementation of NIS 2 in Europe and workshop titled “OSINT: Raw Material for Fraud.”
• 12:30 p.m.: Luncheon cocktail reception and networking.
• 2:00 p.m.: Plenary session “Can Humans Really Be Hacked?” with Joachim Charlot.
• 3:00 p.m.: Roundtable on cyber insurance and workshop “Securing AI Models.”
• 4:00 p.m.: Closing plenary session on defense issues, with General Anne-Cécile Ortemann, Military Governor of Lille.
• 5:00 p.m.: Closing cocktail reception, until 6:00 p.m.

The program is being updated as speakers are confirmed. The updated version is available on the Summit’s program page.

Topics that will spark debate

Risk governance, fraud, insurance, and model security

The first panel discussion raises a question that many companies avoid: Does cyber risk truly reach the executive committee? The challenge is to make it a shared governance issue between the CISO and executives, rather than a budget line item imposed from above.

As for the workshops, three short sessions allow participants to delve deeper. The first focuses on the connected industry, its points of entry, and the protective measures that remain effective once systems are in production. The second focuses on OSINT—that is, the collection of publicly available information (social media, websites, registries)—which fuels CEO fraud, deepfakes, and targeted social engineering, but can also be used for defense. The third details attacks specific to AI models—from model theft to the injection of malicious instructions—and the controls that should be implemented.

In the afternoon, Diego Sainz (Verspieren) shared insights from an insured company that had suffered an incident: what the cyber insurance covered, what it did not cover, and how much the attack would have cost without it. Just before that, Joachim Charlot presented an experiential talk on cognitive biases and manipulation, reminding the audience that humans remain a prime target.

NIS 2: A Comparative Perspective with Belgium and Germany

A First for the Campus Cyber Summit

The European NIS 2 Directive extends cybersecurity obligations to a much larger number of companies and government agencies. Each country is transposing and implementing it at its own pace, with direct implications for the affected organizations and their service providers.

For the first time, the Summit is examining this topic from a cross-border perspective. Valéry Vander Geeten, Head of Legal at the Belgian Cybersecurity Center, and Stefan Oerder of DUAL Deutschland, discuss the challenges they’ve faced in their respective countries and the valuable lessons for French companies.

Exhibit at the Campus Cyber Summit

A day of engagement with decision-makers and security teams from the region

Throughout the day, the booths bring together cybersecurity players from the region—from incubated startups to large enterprises—along with the teams that actually implement the solutions. The format prioritizes professional discussions over product presentations.

Four partnership levels are available, ranging from Main Partner to Silver, with speaking opportunities based on the chosen level. Scalair, Stormshield, Hamynä, Oversoc, Safercy, and Sec-cure have already signed on for the 2026 edition.

Interested companies can become an exhibitor or view the list of exhibitors.

Practical Information and Registration

Free admission with registration

The Campus Cyber Summit will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at EuraTechnologies, 165 avenue de Bretagne in Lille. Admission is free with prior registration.

The venue is accessible by metro (Line 2, Canteleu or Bois Blancs stations, a 10-minute walk), by bus (Lines 14 and 18, Euratechnologies stop), or by car, with the Indigo BePark parking lot located on rue des Templiers. Bicycle parking is available at the site entrance.