Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress

What Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress does

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress (BCC) is an annual 100% cybersecurity-focused trade congress organized by Fira de Barcelona (a Catalan trade fair institution) in partnership with the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia (Agència de Ciberseguretat de Catalunya). The event launched its first edition in 2020 and is now in its 7th edition, scheduled for November 3–5, 2026 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Hall 2.1, co-located with Smart City Expo World Congress. BCC serves as a commercial and outreach platform connecting the European cybersecurity ecosystem, including cybersecurity vendors, enterprise CISOs, IT and OT leaders, investors, regulators, and early-stage startups. Programmatically, the congress has reached 11,000+ visitors in 2025, with 77% of attendees identified as decision-makers and 30% as C-level executives, and a top-10 visitor footprint spanning Spain, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, the Netherlands, Hungary, Belgium, and Portugal.

The BCC product surface comprises eight core components: an Exhibition Area with ~100 booth packages, ten Congress Tracks covering AI/ML, Zero Trust, Cloud/Edge, IoT/5G, Quantum Security, Supply Chain Security, Governance & Policy, Resilience & Incident Response, Emerging Threats, and Privacy & Ethics; a Hacking Village with Capture the Flag competitions and hands-on workshops; a Showcase Corner for solution demonstrations; a Startup Cyber Experience pavilion; a C-Level Program for executive peer exchange; and the CISO Global Leadership Awards program. The event is operated by a small core team (11–50 employees) under the leadership of Laura Caballero (President, also Director of the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia) and Flavia Santoro (Director), with international delegation representatives in Austria/Germany/Switzerland, China, India, Israel, and Italy.

BCC's revenue model is event-driven and multi-streamed: exhibition booth sales (Pack A 9 sqm, Pack B 18 sqm), tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Hacking Partner), attendee ticket sales (Full Congress Pass €495, Expo+ Pass €200), and Startup Pavilion participation fees (historically €1,295, special price €995). Diamond sponsors for BCC26 include Clear Skies, Mastercard, Sophos, and ThreatLocker. The event is owned and organized by Fira de Barcelona, a state-owned trade fair institution, and operates as a non-profit industry platform with no external investment or private equity involvement; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress

Legal name

FIRA INTERNACIONAL DE BARCELONA

Website

https://barcelonacybersecuritycongress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress is an annual European cybersecurity trade congress, co-organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia, serving cybersecurity vendors, enterprise CISOs, investors, and cybersecurity startups through exhibition, conference tracks, hands-on hacking, and a CISO Leadership Awards program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Trade Events and Conferences

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Congresses (THAHAJAE)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity trade event
• Cybersecurity congress
• Exhibition booth sales
• Event sponsorship
• Conference ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Booth Sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of exhibition booth space in various sizes (9 sqm, 18 sqm, 28 sqm stands) at the Barcelona Gran Via venue. Two booth packages are offered: Pack A (9 sqm stand with speaking slot, 50 Expo+ passes) and Pack B (18 sqm stand with 100 Expo+ passes).
2. Sponsorship Packages: Multi-tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Hacking Partner) provide revenue through prime visibility, speaking slots, congress passes, VIP invites, media coverage, and branding priority. Diamond sponsors receive premium positioning, 30 Full Congress Passes + 10 VIP invites. Gold sponsors receive 20 Full Congress Passes + 5 VIP invites. Silver sponsors receive 10 Full Congress Passes.
3. Attendee Ticket Sales: Full Congress passes (€495 early bird €400) and Expo+ passes (€200 early bird €150) are sold directly to attendees. Special tickets for press/analyst and investor accreditation are offered free of charge upon application.
4. Startup Pavilion Participation Fees: Startups pay a participation fee for the curated Startup Cyber Experience pavilion, including exhibition space, congress passes, networking, and visibility. Historical pricing was €1,295 (special price €995).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

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Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress is an annual trade congress and exhibition that brings together Europe's cybersecurity ecosystem through exhibition booth space, multi-tiered sponsorship packages, attendee ticket sales, and a curated Startup Pavilion. Held at Fira Barcelona Gran Via and co-located with Smart City Expo World Congress, it offers 10 congress tracks, a Hacking Village, a C-Level Program, and the CISO Global Leadership Awards program. The event generates revenue from corporate exhibitors and sponsors (including Diamond-tier Clear Skies, Mastercard, Sophos, ThreatLocker) and from individual professional attendees.

Product overview

Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress is a 100% cybersecurity-focused event organized by Fira de Barcelona and the Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia. The event serves as a platform for connecting Europe's cybersecurity ecosystem, featuring an Exhibition Area where companies showcase solutions, Congress Tracks with sessions on AI/ML, Zero Trust, Cloud security, Quantum cryptography, and other cybersecurity topics, a Hacking Village with hands-on workshops and Capture the Flag competitions, Showcase Corner for solution demonstrations, the CISO Global Leadership Awards recognizing cybersecurity excellence, the Startup Cyber Experience supporting early-stage cybersecurity companies, a C-Level Program for executive peer exchange, and a Networking Hub. The congress is co-located with Smart City Expo World Congress and takes place at Hall 2.1 of Fira Barcelona Gran Via Venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Booth Packages (Pack A and Pack B) Physical exhibition booth space at Fira Barcelona Gran Via for cybersecurity companies to showcase their solutions to enterprise buyers. Pack A offers a 9 sqm stand with speaking slot and 50 Expo+ passes; Pack B offers an 18 sqm stand with 100 Expo+ passes. For corporate exhibitors and solution providers.
• Sponsorship Packages (Diamond, Gold, Silver, Hacking Partner) Multi-tiered corporate sponsorship packages providing speaking slots, visibility, congress passes, VIP invites, media coverage, and branding priority. Diamond sponsors receive prime speaking slots, 30 Full Congress Passes + 10 VIP invites, and highest branding priority. Hacking Partner includes activity/workshop slot and exclusive Hacking Village branding. For cybersecurity vendors, financial institutions, and large technology companies.
• Full Congress Pass Full Congress ticket priced at €495 (early bird €400) granting 3-day access to all sessions, exhibition area, Hacking Village open sessions, CISO Global Leadership Awards Ceremony and Networking Cocktail, open side events, networking activities, and the event app. For cybersecurity professionals, CISOs, IT leaders, and senior security executives.
• Expo+ Pass Expo+ ticket priced at €200 (early bird €150) granting access to the exhibition area for those interested in the latest cybersecurity technologies. For cybersecurity professionals and technology buyers.
• Congress Tracks (10 sessions program) Ten conference session tracks covering AI/ML in cybersecurity, Zero Trust, Cloud/Edge security, IoT/5G, Quantum cryptography, Supply Chain security, Governance & Policy, Resilience & Incident Response, Emerging Threats, and Privacy & Ethics. For cybersecurity professionals, CISOs, and IT leaders.
• Hacking Village Interactive hands-on cybersecurity zone featuring technical workshops, Capture the Flag competitions, bug bounties, and discussions on offensive security, defensive strategies, IoT hacking, threat intelligence, blockchain security, and AI/ML in cybersecurity. For cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and security researchers.
• Startup Cyber Experience (Startup Pavilion) Curated Startup Pavilion offering early-stage and scaling cybersecurity startups exhibition space, congress passes, networking, pitch opportunities, and connections with CISOs, investors, and corporates. Includes 1 Full Congress Pass and 10 Expo+ Passes plus web and social media visibility. Held at the annual Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress.
• C-Level Program Invitation-based peer exchange program for C-level cybersecurity leaders covering NIS2, DORA, AI risk, supply chain resilience, and digital trust. Designed for 150+ C-Level participants. For CISOs, CIOs, and senior security executives.
• CISO Global Leadership Awards Annual recognition program honoring individuals, organizations, and innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity across Europe. The 2026 edition features ten award categories including Next-Generation Cyber Defense & Innovation, OT Security Innovation, Cyber Resilience & Incident Response, Third-Party & Software Supply Chain Security, Data Privacy Ethics & Digital Trust, Workforce Development & Cyber Culture, Public Sector Cybersecurity Initiative, Women in Cybersecurity Leadership, Global CISO of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement in Cybersecurity Leadership. Awards entry is free to submit.
• Showcase Corner 15-minute demonstration platform where companies present their cybersecurity solutions in action to industry professionals and decision-makers at the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress. For cybersecurity vendors and solution providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% of attendees are decision-makers; 30% are C-level executives
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The BCC is co-located with the Smart City Expo World Congress. Smart cities rely on hyperconnected infrastructures, making cybersecurity essential to digital transformation and urban planning. This co-location creates cross-sector synergies between urban digitization and cybersecurity professionals.
• Clear Skies (Diamond Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Clear Skies is a Diamond sponsor of BCC26, receiving prime speaking slots, premium visibility, 30 Full Congress Passes + 10 VIP invites, article + interview + 2 promo posts, video coverage, and highest onsite and digital branding priority.
• Mastercard (Diamond Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Mastercard is a Diamond sponsor of BCC26. As a major financial technology company, its cybersecurity engagement at the congress supports fraud prevention and payment security initiatives.
• Sophos (Diamond Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sophos is a Diamond sponsor of BCC26, receiving premium visibility and speaking opportunities at the congress focused on next-generation cybersecurity solutions.
• ThreatLocker (Diamond Sponsor)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026ThreatLocker is a Diamond sponsor of BCC26 and has a featured speaker (Seamus Lennon, VP Operations EMEA) presenting at the congress.
• CrowdStrike (Gold Sponsor / Hacking Village)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025CrowdStrike is a sponsor and supporter of the Hacking Village, leading Capture the Flag competitions. Featured as a past exhibitor and Hacking Village activity supporter.
• EY (Gold Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025EY is a Gold sponsor providing consulting and advisory perspectives on cybersecurity governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance (NIS2, DORA).
• SentinelOne (Silver Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025SentinelOne is a Silver sponsor and Hacking Village supporter, providing AI and cloud security expertise. Featured speaker Chris Hosking (Principal AI & Cloud Security Evangelist) represents SentinelOne.
• Zscaler (Silver Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Zscaler is a Silver sponsor at BCC, providing zero trust and cloud security expertise to the congress audience.
• ENISA - European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (Partner)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ENISA is listed as a partner/supporter of the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress, contributing expertise on EU cybersecurity policy, standards, and the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
• INCIBE - Instituto Nacional de Ciberseguridad (Partner)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025INCIBE (Spain's National Institute of Cybersecurity) is a key partner, with CISO Marcos Gómez serving on the CISO Leadership Awards jury. INCIBE recorded 122,223 cybersecurity incidents in Spain in 2025 (26% increase over 2024).
• EC-Council (Ambassador)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024EC-Council is an ambassador organization for the BCC, promoting the event to its global cybersecurity certification and training community (CEH, CISSP, etc.).
• ECSO - European Cyber Security Organization (Ambassador)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ECSO is an ambassador and jury member (Krzysztof Szubert, Member of the Board of Directors) at the BCC. ECSO represents the European cybersecurity ecosystem and facilitates public-private collaboration.
• Women4Cyber (Ambassador)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Women4Cyber is an ambassador organization with President Anett Mádi-Nátor serving on the CISO Leadership Awards jury. The foundation promotes women's leadership in cybersecurity and collaborates on the Women in Cybersecurity Leadership Award.
• OWASP Foundation (Ambassador)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is an ambassador organization, promoting the congress to its global community of application security professionals.
• ISACA Barcelona Chapter (Ambassador)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024ISACA Barcelona Chapter is an ambassador organization promoting the BCC to its network of IT audit, risk, and governance professionals.
• CCI - Cámara de Comercio de Barcelona (Ambassador)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024CCI (Barcelona Chamber of Commerce) is an ambassador organization with Director José Valiente serving on the CISO Leadership Awards jury. Connects the congress with the Barcelona business community.
• NinjaOne (Hacking Partner / Silver Sponsor)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024NinjaOne is both a Silver sponsor and Hacking Partner, supporting the Hacking Village at the congress with hands-on workshops and cybersecurity challenges.
• CaixaBank (Hacking Village Supporter)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024CaixaBank supports the Hacking Village by leading Capture the Flag competitions, combining financial sector cybersecurity expertise with hands-on learning activities.
• CISO Mag (Media Partner)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024CISO Mag is a media partner providing coverage and content distribution for the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress to its global readership of cybersecurity executives.
• ISC2 Spain (Ambassador)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024ISC2 Spain Chapter is an ambassador organization promoting the congress to its network of certified cybersecurity professionals.
• Fira de BarcelonaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Fira de Barcelona is the co-organizer and primary venue provider for the Barcelona Cybersecurity Congress. It owns and operates the Gran Via and Montjuïc venues and provides event management infrastructure, registration systems, and international sales network.
• Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia (Agència de Ciberseguretat de Catalunya)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020The Cybersecurity Agency of Catalonia co-organizes the BCC and serves as its programmatic director. President Laura Caballero leads the congress direction. The agency connects the event with Catalan and European public sector cybersecurity stakeholders.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• it-sa (Nuremberg): it-sa is one of Europe's largest dedicated cybersecurity trade fairs, held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. Direct competitor for European cybersecurity exhibitor and visitor share, with overlapping DACH-region audience and similar booth/sponsorship revenue model.
• Infosecurity Europe: Infosecurity Europe is the largest UK-based cybersecurity exhibition, attracting thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors. Directly competes with BCC for European cybersecurity buyers, sponsors, and CISO attendance, with a similar booth + sponsorship + conference revenue structure.
• Black Hat: Black Hat (USA, Europe, Asia) is a leading cybersecurity event series featuring technical briefings, trainings, and a business hall. Comparable to BCC in serving both offensive-security community and enterprise buyers via sponsorships and exhibitor booths, with a similarly tiered sponsorship model.
• RSA Conference: RSA Conference is the largest global cybersecurity conference (San Francisco flagship plus regional editions), serving CISOs, vendors, and security practitioners with exhibition, keynotes, and tracks. Directly comparable to BCC in audience (cybersecurity decision-makers), revenue model (sponsorships, booths, tickets), and format (multi-track congress + exhibition).
• Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit is a research-led cybersecurity conference for CISOs and risk leaders. Comparable to BCC's C-Level Program in audience composition and tiered sponsorship/attendee model, though more focused on Gartner analyst content than exhibition.
• Cybertech Global: Cybertech runs flagship and regional cybersecurity exhibitions (Tel Aviv, Rome, Dubai, Singapore) targeting enterprise buyers, governments, and startups. Comparable in startup pavilion programming, government/regulatory focus, and tiered sponsorship structure.
• Forum International de la Cybersécurité (FIC): FIC is the leading French/European cybersecurity forum held annually in Lille, focused on operational security, regulation, and European cooperation. Closely comparable to BCC in European public-sector positioning, institutional partnerships, and dual-track exhibition + conference format.

Emerging players

• (ISC)² Security Congress: (ISC)² Security Congress is an annual conference for certified cybersecurity professionals (CISSP, etc.), co-located with other industry events. Comparable in targeting certified security practitioners and offering tracks/awards, though smaller in exhibition scale than BCC.

Regional players

• GISEC (Gulf Information Security Expo): GISEC is the largest cybersecurity event in the Middle East, held in Dubai. Comparable in product/offering (cybersecurity congress + exhibition) but serves a different geographic market with minimal direct competition against BCC in Europe.
• Swiss Cyber Security Days: Swiss Cyber Security Days is a national cybersecurity congress in Lucerne, Switzerland, featuring government, military, and enterprise participants. Comparable in European public-sector and critical-infrastructure focus, but operates primarily in the DACH region with limited overlap with BCC's broader European mandate.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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