IN.SE.CON (International Congress of Cybersecurity and Breakthrough Technologies) is the only event of this scale in Poland organized by Ministry of National Defense together with Grupa MTP. The Congress gathers representatives of public administration, the defense sector, business and science around the topic of state cyber resilience. The next, fourth edition will take place on April 7-8, 2027 at Poznań Congress Center.
Who organizes IN.SE.CON and what is its history
The Ministry of National Defense together with the MTP Group is responsible for organizing the congress, which distinguishes IN.SE.CON from other industry conferences – it is the only cybersecurity event in Poland conducted by the Ministry of Defense. This organizational structure translates into the nature of the debates: in addition to technological and business topics, the perspective of state security and cooperation with NATO is constantly present.
The third edition, held in 2026 in Poznań, was the largest in the history of the congress so far. The number of participants increased, the number of exhibitors doubled and the EXPO area was significantly expanded. The program was carried out simultaneously on three stages, which allowed for combining strategic debates with practical workshops and technology presentations.
When and where IN.SE.CON 2027 will be held
The fourth edition of the congress will be held on April 7-8, 2027 at the Poznań Congress Center. The organizers announce a continuation of the format with three parallel stages, known from the record-breaking 2026 edition.
The choice of Poznań as a permanent location is not accidental – the city has been the center of trade fair and congress events for years thanks to the infrastructure of the MTP Group, which allows the organizers to handle the growing number of participants, exhibitors and thematic sessions without changing the location from edition to edition.
Who is the IN.SE.CON congress for
The congress is addressed to people responsible for digital security at various levels of the functioning of the state and organization. The participants include representatives of:
- government administration and local governments,
- officers,
- defense sector experts,
- IT security management staff,
- scientists and researchers dealing with breakthrough technologies.
For CISO and persons performing scope of duties similar to this role Thecongress is a rare opportunity to talk to decision-makersresponsible for regulations and cybersecurity financing at the national level, and not just with technology providers.
What topics does the congress program cover
The congress agenda includes both strategic debates and practical workshops, divided thematically into several areas.
State cyber resilience and digital sovereignty
The Main Stage has so far discussed breakthrough technologies in 21st century conflicts, building a sovereign artificial intelligence for Poland and cooperation within NATO. A recurring motif is the role of human capital – the competences of experts and decision-makers are treated as an element of the state’s resilience as important as the technologies themselves.
Critical infrastructure protection
Sectors such as energy and water supply come back to the congress regularly, in the context of obligations arising from KSC 2.0 and the EU NIS2 directive. Participants from the public sector and local governments can confront theoretical regulatory requirements with implementation practice – we develop the topic in more detail in the articles about amendment of the KSC and impact of UKSC/NIS2 on the role of CISO.
Crisis management and incident response
The block devoted to response procedures covers both the local and national levels – from the first response to a security incident in one institution, to the coordination of activities between services in a crisis situation involving many entities at the same time.
AI and breakthrough technologies in cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence appears at the congress in two roles: as a tool for strengthening defense and as a source of new attack vectors. We describe this second aspect in more detail in the context of AI Act requirements and related threats with GenAI, which are increasingly finding their way onto the agenda of expert panels.
We talked about how to transform AI from an uncontrolled risk into an element of the organization’s security strategy during the free AI vs Cybersecurity webinar series
Why is it worth taking part in IN.SE.CON
Participating in the congress makes sense for several specific reasons, not only because of the substantive knowledge.
- Networking allows you to establish contact with people who are difficult to reach outside formal channels – decision-makers from government administration, representatives of the Ministry of National Defense and leaders of large organizations responsible for digital security.
- Practical workshops complement the conference part with skills that can be used immediately after returning to the organization, and not only theoretically acquired.
- The Congress also offers a path for companies from the cybersecurity sector – participation as an exhibitor gives access to a growing group of recipients from the public and business sectors who are actually responsible for budgets and purchasing decisions in the area of security.
Frequently asked questions about IN.SE.CON
What is IN.SE.CON?
IN.SE.CON is the International Congress of Cybersecurity and Breakthrough Technologies, organized in Poland by the Ministry of National Defense and the MTP Group.
Who organizes IN.SE.CON?
The organizer is the Ministry of National Defense together with the MTP Group – it is the only cybersecurity congress in Poland led by the Ministry of Defense.
When will IN.SE.CON 2027 take place?
The fourth edition of the congress will be held on April 7–8, 2027 at the Poznań Congress Center.
Who is the IN.SE.CON congress for?
The Congress is intended for representatives of public administration and local governments, the defense sector, business, science and IT security management staff, including CISO.
How does IN.SE.CON differ from other cybersecurity conferences in Poland?
Unlike commercial conferences, IN.SE.CON is organized by the Ministry of National Defense, which translates into a stronger emphasis on the state’s cyber resilience, cooperation with NATO and the national security perspective – in addition to technological and business topics typical of other industry events.
