Utrecht, 28 September 2026 – Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs is launching a second international trade fair in India. Following the successful first edition of VIV Select India earlier this year, Jaarbeurs is launching Cybersec Connect India. This marks the next step in its international growth strategy and strengthens its position in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for technology and cyber security.
India as a strategic growth market
The Indian cybersecurity market is developing at a rapid pace. According to the Data Security Council of India, turnover in the cybersecurity products sector is set to grow from $1.05 billion in 2020 to $4.46 billion in 2025. For Jaarbeurs , India therefore represents a logical next step within its international trade fair activities and the growing Cybersec platform, which now comprises Cybersec Netherlands, Cybersec Europe and Cybersec Asia. This expansion comes at a time when cybersecurity is no longer solely a technical issue. Digital security has a direct impact on economic resilience, geopolitical stability and the protection of critical infrastructure. Governments, businesses and research institutions worldwide are increasingly seeking to collaborate in order to tackle these challenges.
More than just a trade fair
Jeroen van Hooff, CEO of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs: “For us, India is much more than just a new destination on the map. It is one of the most dynamic technology and innovation markets in the world. Earlier this year, with VIV Select India, we already demonstrated that our international trade fair concepts meet strong market demand. With Cybersec Connect India, we are taking the next step in our ambition to further expand our position in India. We see significant opportunities here for our international trade fair activities and aim to make a lasting contribution to the development of strong professional communities centred on technology, innovation and cybersecurity. With Cybersec, we bring the cybersecurity community together in person. Through Computable, the largest independent platform for IT professionals in the Netherlands, that connection is maintained throughout the year with news, analysis and real-world case studies. In this way, live and digital events reinforce one another: discussions at the exhibition are followed up online, and topics that are trending digitally are incorporated into our events.”
Fourth pillar within the international Cybersec platform
With Cybersec Connect India, Jaarbeurs is continuing to build an international network centred on cybersecurity, digital innovation and resilience. The new event forms the fourth pillar within the Cybersec platform and connects the Indian market with existing communities in Europe and Asia. Jeroen van Hooff: “With Cybersec, we are not simply organising individual events, but building an international network in which professionals, companies, knowledge institutions and governments can meet on an ongoing basis and share knowledge. The addition of India strengthens the connection between existing Cybersec communities in Europe and Asia. The growth we have achieved this year with both VIV Select India and now Cybersec Connect India confirms that this market is a key part of our international future.”
With Cybersec Connect India, Jaarbeurs is adding a fourth edition to its international Cybersec platform. In doing so, the organisation is strengthening its position within the global cybersecurity sector and further expanding its presence in the rapidly growing Indian market. The first edition of Cybersec Connect India will take place on 16 and 17 April 2027 at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru. The event is organised by Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs in collaboration with Services International and will be held alongside Drone Expo. Cybersec Connect India will feature its own exhibition floor, conference programme and community. The first partners, speakers and programme components will be announced in the coming months.
