SHIELD YOUR TOMORROW!
SHLD (speak ‘shield’) is the first platform from CISOs for CISOs, focusing on the key challenges of our time – AI security, OT security, quantum readiness and geopolitical cyber risks – and is based in one of Europe’s largest economic and logistics hubs: Hamburg.
Shield it – shield IT!
SHLD helps business and security leaders tackle today’s key cyber security challenges.
The event is driven by peer exchange and real-world experience, with practical insights shared by practitioners for practitioners.
CISO-led, not vendor-led.
The agenda is shaped by CISOs and security leaders from leading companies, institutions, and public authorities, ensuring content that is relevant, credible, and free from sales pitches.
REASON WHY
SHLD exists because the future of cybersecurity will be shaped by three defining challenges: AI security, OT security, and quantum readiness. As cyber-attacks become autonomous, critical infrastructure is increasingly at risk, and quantum computing threatens today's encryption, organizations need more than traditional IT security discussions. SHLD brings together leaders to address the risks that matter most for the resilience of industry, economies, and society. Hosted in Hamburg, one of Europe's key industrial and logistics hubs, SHLD provides a unique platform to prepare for the next era of cybersecurity.
SIDE-KICK TO GSIS
Linking cybersecurity and geopolitical security
As the inaugural event is organised under the umbrella of the Global Security & Innovation Summit (GSIS), it effectively links cybersecurity issues with topics such as
- national security and resilience
- defence capabilities
- protection of digital infrastructure
- geopolitical risks
This sets the event apart from conferences that consider cybersecurity issues in isolation.
CONFERENCE AGENDA
The SHLD conference takes place on Wednesday December 9, 2026, in hall D of the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg - one of Europe’s largest, most leading-edge convention centers. The presentation language will be English.
Call for speakers is open.
Visit this section for a continued update on the line-up of speakers and contributors.
Preliminary schedule for WEDNESDAY DEC 9th, 2026
| 08:00 – 09:30 | SHLD Networking Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | SHLD Opening, Registration and Mingling |
| 11:00 – 18:30 | SHLD Talks, Debates, Break-out Sessions and Fireside Chats
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| 18:30 – 20:30 | SHLD & GSIS Networking Event |
VENUE
The modernized and upgraded CCH – Congress Center Hamburg enthralls visitors with its light-flooded modern architecture, expertly designed room concepts and state-of-the-art AV systems. It sets new standards in terms of location, flexibility and individuality. As soon as you set foot into the new entry area you get a foretaste of the unique character of this building – a magnificent impression that continues to build as you walk through the generously-dimensioned entrance hall and Belvedere. Throughout the CCH, an innovative lighting system provides perfect lighting conditions by day and night.
SHLD
SHIELD YOUR TOMORROW!
09 December 2026
08:00 - 20:30
VENUE
CCH
Congress Center Hamburg
Konferenzplatz 1
20355 Hamburg
Germany