EspañaSec 2026: Cyber Capability and Governance for a Digitizing Spain

Second Edition to Address Compliance, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Spain’s Digital Transformation Strategy

Princeton, NJ – The EspañaSec Cyber Summit, hosted by QG Media – an ISMG company, will return to Madrid on Feb. 10-11, 2026, for its second edition. The summit will convene CISOs, security directors, policymakers and industry experts to examine strategic, operational and regulatory pressures shaping Spain’s cyber resilience.

Anchored by the theme, “Forging the Future: Building Digital Resilience and Capability in Spain,” EspañaSec 2026 underscores cybersecurity’s crucial role in advancing the España Digital 2026 strategy. The two-day summit is dedicated to addressing Spain’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges and will feature keynote presentations, panel discussions and case studies in Spanish.

Day one opens with the panel discussion “New Global Threats, New Defenses: Security Strategies in Response to a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape.” Moderated by Javier Sánchez Salas, CISO at ENGIE España, the panel will examine how geopolitical tensions, including state-sponsored cyberattacks and critical infrastructure risks, are redefining the threat landscape in Europe and Spain. Panelists Antonio Cerezo Hormeño, head of cyber security at Sanitas; Tomás Gómez, CISO at Gobierno de La Rioja; and David Andres Hurtado, global head of cyber security governance risks and resilience at Naturgy, will discuss what CISOs and cybersecurity leaders can do to respond to these global threats within the context of their organizations’ internal security.

“Spain’s cyber landscape is at an inflection point, shaped by regulatory reform, geopolitical volatility and the rapid influence of artificial intelligence,” said Kudsia Kaker, managing director, QG Media. “EspañaSec 2026 convenes the security leaders who are translating these pressures into real capability. Our goal is to create the kind of strategic dialogue that strengthens national readiness and aligns organizational resilience with Spain’s digital ambition.”

Additional day one programming continues this focus on adaptation and resilience. In the session “Future-Proofing Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats, Innovation and Strategic Resilience,” Jesús Abascal Santamaría, CISO at Plentitude, will explore how organizations can leverage innovation, artificial intelligence and automation to enhance security outcomes while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

While day one centers on external pressures and strategic response, day two shifts the focus inward to leadership, culture and execution. Fernando Cocaro, head of cyber security at Clariant, will present “Cyber-First Culture: How to Put Cybersecurity at the Heart of Your Company.” The session will offer practical guidance on embedding security into daily operations, communicating cyber risk effectively to executive leadership, and fostering a culture in which employees at all levels take ownership of security.

EspañaSec 2026 addresses the challenges facing Spanish organizations navigating a structurally changing cyber landscape, where European regulations such as NIS2, DORA and the AI Act are redefining governance, accountability and digital resilience. “Cybersecurity is undergoing a deep transformation driven by global geopolitical instability and by a European regulatory framework that is moving toward greater resilience and digital sovereignty,” Santamaría said.

By aligning national priorities with practitioner realities, EspañaSec equips security leaders to protect critical services, ensure compliance, guide digital transformation and sustain trust in an increasingly complex digital environment.

To explore the full agenda and secure your place at the summit, visit here.

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About ISMG

Information Security Media Group (ISMG) is the world’s largest media organization devoted solely to cybersecurity, information technology, artificial intelligence and operational technology. Each of our 38 media properties provides education, research and news that is specifically tailored to key vertical sectors including banking, healthcare and the public sector; geographies from North America to Southeast Asia; and topics such as data breach prevention, cyber risk assessment, OT security, AI and fraud. Our annual global summit series connects senior security professionals with industry thought leaders to find actionable solutions for pressing cybersecurity challenges.

About QG Media

QG Media is an international provider of cutting-edge B2B conferences and digital content for technology leaders. Focusing on cybersecurity and IoT, QG brings together business leaders to demonstrate thought leadership through content-driven presentations, interviews and webinars. The success of any QG Media event lies in providing expertly curated programs, inviting industry leading speakers, along with offering extensive networking opportunities to promote collaboration and drive innovation.

About ISMG Events

ISMG Events is a premier platform for security professionals and practitioners worldwide. Our global, annual events bring together the ISMG Events Community, comprising over 40,000 members, to exchange knowledge, insights and best practices in the field of cybersecurity. The cornerstone of our event portfolio is the ISMG Global Summit Series. These summits take place both virtually and in-person, offering participants a diverse range of topics to explore. In addition to our Global Summit Series, ISMG Events hosts exclusive Executive Roundtables that are closed-door, topic-focused discussions that provide practitioners with a collaborative environment to address today’s most pressing security concerns.