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Cybersecurity & AI Community Events

We think these events, trade shows and conferences are interesting for the AI and cybersecurity community. Some of these events are organised by Howest University of Applied Sciences, some are organised by partners.

Very often, the organisers offer discounts to our communities, check out the registration link below.

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    Howest is a partner of the Agoria/Sirris, Beltug, Center for Cyber Security Belgium (CCB), and many other professional organisations

Check out these upcoming events:

FEBRUARY 2025

  • TryHackMe, Tech and Meet, 25th of February 2025, During this interactive session, Niels Deryckere, Cyber security researcher at TryHackMe will share the challenges of continuous learning and how TryHackMe can help you grow in the ever changing landscape of cyber security. Register here

MARCH 2025

  • Cybersecurity is more than cyber and security, Tech & Meet, 4th of March. A speaker from LeBon IT will explore why successful cybersecurity professionals need to think beyond technical aspects and embrace a well-rounded approach. We will highlight the key skills and knowledge areas essential for thriving in today’s cybersecurity landscape, including: People Skills, Basic Infrastructure Knowledge, Product Knowledge, Business and Process Knowledge. Register here.
  • Belgian Offshore Days, 12 & 13 March 2025, Ostend ACEG Arena, with a cybersecurity workshop by Howest Cyber3Lab on Day 2
  • Blue Talent Day, Talent meets industry, industry meets talent. A unique matchmaking event for students, professionals and companies at the Belgian Offshore Days 2025. Of course we are part of this initiative.
  • The Possibilities of Generative AI, a Tech & Meet on 18th of March. Discover how this cutting-edge technology is transforming industries, sparking creativity, and reshaping the future. Our special guest speaker, an expert in AI innovation, will offer unique insights into how generative AI works, its real-world applications, and what lies ahead for this rapidly advancing field. Presented by Christian Gijsels (GenAI) and Sara Claessens (HR IT-Planet). Register here.
  • The Quantum-Safe Era Starts Now!, Tech & Meet on 25th of March. Quantum computing expert Eric Michiels, Executive Architect at IBM, explains how Quantum Algorithms will become capable to break our traditional cryptography used daily across all IT systems and spread over different types of components. Are there already cryptography algorithms that are resistant against Quantum attacks? What about the standards and regulations? When should organizations start their Quantum-Safe journey? Register here to find out!

APRIL 2025

  • CyFun - the CyberFundamentals Framework, Tech & Meet on 29th of April. This event is designed to provide participants with a clear understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles and practical tools. It covers core areas like risk identification, threat detection, incident response, and recovery strategies, offering hands-on exercises and actionable insights. Unlike other general cybersecurity events, this workshop emphasizes practical implementation over theory, making it ideal for professionals seeking actionable knowledge. It focuses on widely adopted frameworks like NIST CSF and CIS Controls, ensuring relevance and adaptability to real-world challenges. Presented by Johan Klykens (Director Competent Authority at CCB and Guest Lecturer at Howest). Register here to learn more about NIS2 and CyFun.
  • How we Survived Locked Shields, Tech & Meet on 13th of May 2025
  • Cybersec Europe, 21-22 May 2025, Brussels Expo, where Howest Cyber3Lab has a booth like previous years, as well as free tickets with a bonus for those who visit our booth
  • Secure Web Development, sept. 2025, online training, Howest

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Are we missing your or other events ?

If you would like see your AI or cybersecurity-related event included in this list, please contact patrick.van.renterghem@howest.be

Finally, be sure to follow @Cyber3Lab on LinkedIn, and sign up for the monthly newsletter (in Dutch) of the Howest Toegepaste Informatica cluster.

Authors

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    Patrick Van Renterghem, AI, CyberSecurity, Web3, Quantum, ... Community Builder

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