What Infosecurity Europe does

Infosecurity Europe is an annual cybersecurity exhibition and conference held at ExCeL London, operated by Reed Exhibitions Limited (RX), a subsidiary of RX Global within the RELX Group plc conglomerate. Founded in 1995 and celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025, the event draws 500+ cybersecurity exhibitors and thousands of visiting professionals, making it Europe's longest-running dedicated cybersecurity gathering. The event serves three primary customer segments: enterprise cybersecurity vendors seeking booth visibility and lead generation, cybersecurity professionals and leaders (CISOs, security directors, cyber directors) seeking training and intelligence, and early-stage cybersecurity startups seeking investor exposure via the recently launched Cyber Startup Programme and Cyber Startup Award competition.\n\nThe company's product portfolio spans the core annual exhibition and conference, a curated conference programme with multiple specialized tracks including the OWASP Gen AI Summit, Women in Cybersecurity, Leaders Programme, and SANS Institute workshops, plus networking formats such as Infosec Meets and a Priority Visitor Programme. In early 2026, the company expanded into the startup segment with the Cyber Startup Programme (in partnership with UK Cyber Flywheel) and the Cyber Innovation Zone (in partnership with the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology). The 2026 event also introduced the inaugural Cyber Startup Award, judged by senior industry figures from Cato Networks, Close Brothers, and CFC Underwriting.\n\nThe business model is event-driven and operates on three revenue streams: exhibition and booth sales to cybersecurity vendors, conference registration fees from attendees via tiered ticket products, and sponsorship and partnership packages sold to brands seeking prominent visibility. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through direct enquiry for booth space and sponsorship, while conference passes follow tiered subscription-style annual billing. As a privately held subsidiary within RX Global, Infosecurity Europe benefits from parent-company infrastructure and cross-portfolio expertise while operating as a focused annual event in the European cybersecurity market.

Name

Infosecurity Europe

Legal name

Reed Exhibitions Limited

Website

https://infosecurityeurope.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Infosecurity Europe is Europe's longest-running annual cybersecurity exhibition and conference, held at ExCeL London, serving cybersecurity vendors, enterprise security professionals, and early-stage startups through exhibition sales, registration, and sponsorship.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Trade Shows

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event & Conference Security (BPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Convention, Trade Show & Exhibition Security (BPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity trade shows
• Information security events
• Exhibition booth sales
• Conference programmes
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Booth Sales: Cybersecurity companies pay to exhibit at the event, gaining visibility to thousands of attending professionals and decision-makers. The 2026 Cyber Startup Programme offers winners free exhibition stands at the 2027 event.
2. Conference Registration and Attendance: Professionals pay to attend conference sessions, workshops, and networking events. The event offers various ticket types including tailored tickets for startups and targeted content for different attendee segments.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership Packages: Brands sponsor the event, specific zones, or activities in exchange for prominent visibility and brand positioning as part of Europe's leading cybersecurity event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Infosecurity Europe is an annual cybersecurity trade show and conference held at ExCeL London, providing exhibition booth space, conference sessions, workshops, and professional networking opportunities for cybersecurity vendors and information security professionals. The event combines a large-scale exhibition floor with a curated conference programme and specialized zones (Cyber Startup Programme, Cyber Innovation Zone, OWASP Gen AI Summit, Women in Cybersecurity, Leaders Programme) targeting different segments of the cybersecurity community. The event sells exhibition space to vendors, conference passes to attendees, and sponsorship packages to brands seeking visibility within Europe's cybersecurity community.

Product overview

Infosecurity Europe is Europe's leading annual cybersecurity event held at ExCeL London, celebrating over 30 years of driving value for the cybersecurity sector. The event serves as a unified platform providing exhibition space, curated conference programmes, and professional networking opportunities. The portfolio includes the core annual exhibition and conference, the Cyber Startup Programme (with its dedicated Cyber Startup Zone and Cyber Startup Award competition), specialized summits like the OWASP Gen AI Summit, professional development tracks including the Leaders Programme and SANS Institute Workshops, and networking initiatives such as Women in Cybersecurity and Infosec Meets. The event aims to be where the industry learns, connects and conducts business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cyber Startup Programme: A dedicated programme supporting early-stage cybersecurity startups with exhibition space, conference content, competitions, and networking opportunities.
• Cyber Innovation Zone
• Leaders Programme
• OWASP Gen AI Summit
• Women in Cybersecurity

Products and services

• Infosecurity Europe Annual Exhibition and Conference Annual three-day cybersecurity event held at ExCeL London, providing exhibition space, conference sessions, product demonstrations, and networking opportunities for cybersecurity professionals, vendors, and decision makers. Features brand-new zones, stages, networking events, and knowledge-sharing content covering threat intelligence, AI security, quantum computing, ransomware, and emerging security frameworks.
• Cyber Startup Programme Programme supporting emerging cybersecurity startups through dedicated exhibition space on the show floor, tailored conference content focused on scaling and go-to-market strategies, live competition, and networking opportunities with investors and enterprise buyers.
• Cyber Startup Award Annual live competition where cybersecurity startups pitch their solutions on stage to an audience of senior industry leaders and investors, with prizes including a free exhibition stand at the following year's event, PR support, and brand consultancy services.
• OWASP Gen AI Summit

Quantifiable outcome

• Draws cybersecurity professionals from worldwide locations for networking and business opportunities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UK Cyber FlywheelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026Strategic partnership to deliver the Cyber Startup Programme and Cyber Startup Award competition. UK Cyber Flywheel provides programme expertise and startup ecosystem connections, while Infosecurity Europe provides platform and resources. Winners receive prizes including free exhibition stand, PR support, and brand consultancy.
• Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 February 2026Government partnership for the Cyber Innovation Zone, which connects startup founders with investors and established cybersecurity buyers. Reflects government support for cybersecurity innovation and early-stage growth in the sector.
• SANS InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSANS Institute provides cybersecurity workshops at the event, enhancing the educational content available to attendees.
• RX (Reed Exhibitions)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRX (formerly Reed Exhibitions) is the organizing company behind Infosecurity Europe, providing exhibition management, venue coordination, and event production capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GITEX Global: Massive Dubai-based technology exhibition with a substantial cybersecurity track. Comparable as a large-scale enterprise technology event where cybersecurity vendors exhibit, but broader in scope (AI, cloud, data centres) rather than InfoSec-specialized.
• MWC Barcelona (Mobile World Congress): GSMA's flagship telecom and digital infrastructure event with a growing cybersecurity component. Comparable as a large-scale enterprise technology exhibition with similar exhibitor, sponsorship, and conference model, though broader in industry scope.

Direct peers

• Cybertech Global Events: Cybertech runs cybersecurity exhibitions and conferences in multiple geographies (Tel Aviv, NY, Tokyo, Rome, Dubai). Comparable as a global cybersecurity event series with similar conference-and-exhibition format, though with stronger government and national-security positioning.
• RSA Conference: The flagship global cybersecurity conference and expo, held annually in San Francisco. Directly comparable as a B2B cybersecurity event serving the same vendor, buyer, and CISO audience, with overlapping conference and exhibition formats.
• Black Hat: Premier information security event series (USA, Europe, Asia) with conferences, trainings, and briefings. Directly comparable as a cybersecurity-focused event serving overlapping vendors, security researchers, and enterprise buyers.
• Cybersec Europe: European cybersecurity exhibition and conference held in Brussels. Directly comparable as a B2B cybersecurity event with similar exhibition and conference model, targeting enterprise buyers and vendors across continental Europe.
• it-sa: Leading European IT security expo held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. Closely comparable as a DACH-region cybersecurity trade show with similar exhibition-floor and conference format targeting overlapping vendors and European CISOs.
• Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit: Gartner's flagship cybersecurity event series targeting CISOs and security leaders. Directly comparable as a high-end, content-driven cybersecurity event with similar executive-attendee base and enterprise vendor sponsorship model.

Emerging players

• DEF CON: Annual hacker conference held in Las Vegas. Partially comparable as a high-profile cybersecurity gathering, but its community-driven, single-vendor model differs from Infosecurity Europe's B2B enterprise exhibition focus.

Others

• RELX (Reed Elsevier) Event Portfolio: RX Global — Infosecurity Europe's parent — operates 400+ events globally. Relevant as a portfolio peer for understanding the operational and capital-allocation environment Infosecurity Europe operates within, though not a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Infosecurity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Infosecurityeurope
• Facebookfacebook.com/infoseceu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/infosecurity-europe

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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