Orange Cyberdefense Live 2026
The next cybersecurity incident is not a drill.
Join our mission and become part of an alliance of Belgian companies ready to stand united against our common enemies. Register today and get early access to intel on the event lineup, keynotes, and exclusive briefings.
4 KEYNOTES - 3 BREAK-OUT SESSIONS - 10 TECH DEMOS - 300 NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
The situation is as follows: we’re putting together a team of cybersecurity experts who will participate in an advanced drill on March 4th in Antwerp (Berchem) to fortify our defence lines.
Prepare for a full day of expert keynotes, Belgian case studies and hands-on demonstrations designed to sharpen your operational readiness and boost collaboration across the whole supply chain.
Our enemies don’t play by any rules, so it’s time to partner up, combine our efforts and start pushing back.
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Lock in your spot and win!
- Early bird registration -
Enough talking, register before 31-01-2026 and you will not only secure your seat in this high-impact cybersecurity operation, but also have a chance to win an exclusive helicopter flight* for you and 2 of your fellow recruits, arranged and coordinated by Orange Cyberdefense. Step into the passenger’s seat in a high-performance helicopter, guided by an expert pilot trained for precision and safety.
Meet our intelligence team
We have enlisted high-value industry leaders and security experts to lead this briefing. More speakers will be announced soon.
[ Inge Opreel ]
CIO of the Year &
Director of ICT at Farys
Inge Opreel shares her vision on IT leadership and explains how a strong cybersecurity strategy is essential to protecting critical infrastructure and vital public services such as clean drinking water.
[ Gyanendra Kumar ]
Global CISO at Aperam
(spin-off ArcelorMittal)
As Global CISO, Gyanendra Kumar provides strategic insights into securing large-scale industrial environments, where cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), and AI increasingly intersect.
[ Ralph Van Volsem ]
Special Forces Operator,
known from Kamp Waes
With over a decade of elite operational experience in the Middle East, Ralph Van Volsem brings a unique perspective on resilience, decision-making under pressure, and building high-performance teams.
[ Charl Van Der Walt ]
Head of Security Research
at Orange Cyberdefense
A renowned Black Hat speaker, Charl Van Der Walt shares emerging threat trends and attacker insights drawn from the Security Navigator 2026, helping organisations anticipate what’s coming next.
Mission details
- Moderator: Ralph Van Volsem (Kamp Waes)
- Drop Zone: Vestar, Antwerp (Berchem)
- ETA: 04/03/2026 - 0900
About the venue
We will headquarter our operation at Vestar, a state-of-the-art command center in the heart of Antwerp. This sustainable, CO2-neutral facility positions us for rapid deployment. The venue provides extensive on-site parking and offers easy access to Antwerp's Berchem and Central train stations.
Join the operationFor me the key takeway today was to share experiences, gain experience about incidents that have occured with others and thus prepare ourselves better.
Steven Weytjens, CISO at Ziegler
I've seen some very nice vendors and techniques that I didn't see before. Very interesting and very eager to explore those further.
Jonathan Premereur, Business Continuity & Crisis Officer at KBC
Explore the forefront of technology
Take advantage of every break to explore effective solutions for combating cyber threats. Gain practical, hands-on experience with cutting-edge cyber security tools designed to safeguard your organisation.
Expert-led interactive demos will guide you step-by-step through using advanced technologies. Use this opportunity to ask questions and discover how solutions can be customised to fit your organisation’s unique needs.
* (a.) The helicopter flight is for 3 persons, subject to availability and operational terms. (b.) We will handle all logistics to ensure your flight experience is smooth and unforgettable. (c.) You must use the voucher for the helicopter flight within the year it is received. (d.) Winners will be contacted during the event and must be present to collect their prize.
Security Navigator 2026
Our team gathered the latest global intel and compiled our insights into a classified mission report called ‘Security Navigator’.
Multiple sources confirm the rapid growth of organised cybercrime into an industrialised, AI-driven threat, shaped by geopolitical tensions. Numerous foreign actors try to destabilise Europe, and in the middle of it all sits Belgium: a key strategic and political centre with a big target on its back.