# IDC: European CISO Xchange Barcelona 2026

- Dates: 8 November 2026
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Organiser: International Data Corporation
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The European CISO Xchange convenes senior cybersecurity executives in Barcelona, Spain, for an in-person summit addressing the strategic and operational challenges facing security leaders across the continent. Designed for CISOs, CIOs, IT Directors, and Heads of IT Risk, the event examines how organisations can transition from reactive security postures to proactive frameworks that embed governance, transparency, and resilience into core business operations.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://event.idc.com/event/european-ciso-xchange/)
- [Registration](https://events.idc.com/0l2wEZ)
- [Agenda](https://event.idc.com/event/european-ciso-xchange/agenda)

## Topics

- From Reactive Defence to Proactive Trust Orchestration
- Regulatory Complexity and the NIS 2 Directive
- Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity and Risk
- Zero Trust and Hybrid Environment Security
- Security as a Driver of Business Value

## Speakers

- Duncan Brown, Group Vice President, IDC Europe, IDC
- Joel Stradling, Senior Research Director, European Security, IDC
- Jennifer Thomson, Associate Vice President Global Services Insights, IDC
- Carla Arend, Associate Vice President, Research, Cloud in Europe, IDC
- David Clemente, Research Director, European Security, IDC
- Mark Child, Associate Research Director, Security IDC Europe, IDC
- Courtney Holm, Managing Director and Founder, The Hold Edit
- Praveen Singh, Head of Global IT Risk and Cyber Security, ICBC Standard Bank

## Where to stay

- **Cram**: 120 m from the venue, 54 Carrer d'Aribau
  - [Hotel website](https://hotelcram.com/en/)
- **AXEL Hotel**: 200 m from the venue, 4 stars, Barcelona
  - [Hotel website](https://www.axelhotels.com/en/axel-hotel-barcelona/hotel)
- **The Corner**: 200 m from the venue, 178 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thecornerhotel-barcelona.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 5542400
- **Aramunt Aparthotel**: 200 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](http://www.lofts-apartments.com/)
  - Phone: +34 93 3668800
- **Petit Palace Trencadis**: 210 m from the venue, 4 stars, 157 Carrer de València, Barcelona, 08011
  - [Hotel website](https://www.petitpalace.com/en/petit-palace-trencadis/)
  - Phone: +34 934 52 05 33
- **Best Western Premier Hotel Dante**: 220 m from the venue, 4 stars, 181 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08036
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/)
  - Phone: +34 933232254
- **Hotel Balmes**: 260 m from the venue, 4 stars, 216 Carrer de Mallorca, Barcelona, 08008
  - [Hotel website](https://www.derbyhotels.com/en/hotels/balmes-hotel/)
  - Phone: +34 93 451 19 14
- **Hotel Praktik Vinoteca**: 290 m from the venue, 51 Carrer de Balmes
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelpraktikvinoteca.com)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/idc-european-ciso-xchange-barcelona/