Registration opens in early July 2025
Benelux security and privacy is organized by SURF, Belnet and the Restena Foundation, respectively acting as the National Research and Education Network (NREN) for the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, since 2024.
After being organized in Brussels (Belgium) in 2024 with around 50 participants, the second edition of the meeting will gather interested Benelux professionals in Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg)
What is the meeting for?
To share, discuss and learn about cybersecurity and data privacy topics, including:
- Governance and responsibilities.
- Quantum communications.
- Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA).
- Security incidents and data breaches.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI).
What is the programme?*
*As of 30 June 2025 (subject to change)
The programme is under construction and should be finalised in the summer of 2025.
Day 1 – Monday 20 October 2025
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Arrival and lunch |
| 13:00 - 17:30 | Mix of presentations and informal sessions |
| 17:30 - 19:00 | Check into hotels |
| 19:00 - 22:00 | Dinner |
Day 2 – Tuesday 21 October 2025
| 09:00 - 10:00 | Arrival with coffee and tea |
| 10:00 - 12:00 | Mix of presentations and informal sessions |
| 16:30 | End of meeting |
Once the meeting is over, the organisers suggest joining Luxembourg to attend the open convention/conference hack.lu 2025 organised from 21 to 24 October 2025 in the Parc Hotel in Luxembourg-Dommeldange.
Who is concerned?
The meeting concerns security and privacy professionals from the Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands research and education communities, with a primary focus on higher education.
How to participate?
- A registration is required to participate to the meeting.
- Interested participants from Luxembourg must register with the Restena Foundation at communication@restena.lu
Location
The Benelux security and privacy meeting 2025 is organized in Esch-sur-Alzette, Belval district (Luxembourg):
Maison du Livre • Salle Ellipse (first floor) • 7, Ënnert den Héichiewen, 4361 Esch-sur-Alzette (Luxembourg)
GPS: 49°30'09.3"N 5°56'52.1"E
→ For the precise location, please visit the Geoportal of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, the official national platform for governmental geodata and services.
Practical information
- Places are limited to 60 participants only, including 20 for Luxembourg.
- The meeting is held in English.
- The dinner on the first day is offered.
Contact and registration
Registration opens in early July 2025