FAQ
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The Global Cyber Conference is a two full-day thought leadership event, with an audience of senior level industry executives from public and private organizations.
The event prides itself on being entirely devoid of sales pitches and marketing activities. Instead, it is dedicated to the pure transfer of knowledge, providing a unique opportunity for networking among more than 350 senior security leaders, influential stakeholders, and decision-makers.
The conference is taking place at the Dolder Grand in Zurich, Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zurich.
Please note that access is through the Gallery entrance, not the main entrance. It will be clearly marked with the conference branding.
At the Global Cyber Conference, you can expect a dynamic program featuring keynote sessions from world-class cybersecurity experts, panel discussions, and interactive roundtables. Beyond the sessions, you’ll have numerous opportunities to connect with thought leaders during networking breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, and the Gala Dinner including the prestigious Swiss CISO Award Ceremony.
Not to forget, our dedicated matchmaking app will also help you make meaningful connections throughout the event.
Kick off your conference experience at the Pre-Conference Networking Event at Park Hyatt in Zurich on 19 August 2026, where you can meet our partners, speakers, and other attendees.
The dress code is business casual for the Global Cyber Conference.
Yes, all topics and sessions can be found in the conference program.
SCI treats all personal data you provide in accordance with the applicable Swiss privacy laws and regulations. For more information regarding the use and security of personal data see our Privacy Notice.
If you are under the age of 18 you are not allowed to visit the conference unless permission is provided by Swiss Cyber Institute under the conditions set by Swiss Cyber Institute.
We partner with various hotel in Zurich to be able to offer preferential rates for our attendees:
Sorell Hotels, 15% Discount at Seidenhof, Rütli, Seefeld, Zurichberg. To access this deal, please go here and use code: “GCC26”
Ruby Mimi Hotel, 12% Discount off BAR (best available rate). To access this deal, please go here and use code: “CYBRN”
ISC2 & ISACA certificate holders would be able to win up to 16 CPEs when attending the event on both days or 8 CPEs per day.
Additionally, participants can earn CPEs from ISACA Professional Education Activities and Meetings program as detailed here.
Unfortunately, not. We are not offering a virtual conference as an option.
The Global Cyber Conference encourages participants with disabilities to participate in our program and activities. Please contact us at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com
It is your responsibility to take care of visa requirements. If you require a visa support letter to attend Global Cyber Conference 2026, please send us an email at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com to request one after you have purchased the conference ticket.
Your visa support letter will be sent to you by email within 48 hours as a PDF when you have completed your registration and settled any outstanding payment.
For more information, please contact the closest Swiss embassy or consulate in your territory or visit the Switzerland Administration website https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/usa/en/home/visa/entry-ch.html.
Please contact us at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com for assistance.
All tickets should be purchased online from our website. We have limited places and recommend you purchase tickets as early as possible.
Early Bird Ticket – Price: CHF 1’600 exc. VAT | Limited quantity till 31 May 2026 (Regular price CHF 1’800)
Vendor Ticket – CHF 5’000.00 exc. VAT
This ticket grants you full access to all keynotes, panels, expert circles, roundtables, and networking spaces on 01-02 September 2026. It also covers networking breakfasts, afternoon coffee with food during networking breaks, and rich lunch buffet on both days at the Dolder Grand.
You will also receive access to an exclusive conference app featuring agenda planning, appointment scheduling, and matchmaking features. Additionally, attendees holding ISC2 and ISACA certificates can earn up to 16 CPEs.
Furthermore, this ticket includes access to the following exclusive Networking events:
- “Pre-Conference Networking Event” at Park Hyatt, Zurich, 19 August 2026
- “Closing Apéro Riche” at the Dolder Grand, Zurich on 02 September 2026
General Attendee / Vendor:
Swiss Cyber Institute defines a vendor as an employee from a vendor organization, in charge of designing, delivering, promoting, selling, or servicing products and/or solutions related to the domain of the conference (cybersecurity, information security, network security, IT & IoT security, computer security, AI security, etc.).
If you are an employee from a vendor organization, and buying a Standard Ticket, Swiss Cyber Institute reserves the right to cancel the relevant Tickets with immediate effect and without refund, until you pay the price difference.
You should purchase a Vendor Ticket.
Swiss Cyber Institute defines a vendor as an employee from a vendor organization, in charge of designing, delivering, promoting, selling, or servicing products and/or solutions related to the domain of the conference (cybersecurity, information security, network security, IT & IoT security, computer security, AI security, etc.).
If you are an employee from a vendor organization, and buying a Standard Ticket, Swiss Cyber Institute reserves the right to cancel the relevant Tickets with immediate effect and without refund, until you pay the price difference.
We use the Stripe payment platform for all tickets sales. You can use any credit card to purchase a conference ticket here. For Swiss based citizens and/or companies, you can also pay by invoice. Please, send us email to ask invoice: tickets@swisscyberinstitute.com
If there is an error while purchasing the ticket, you can contact us at: tickets@swisscyberinstitute.com
Yes, you can update your profile from the conference registration page, click the “Already registered” link on that page, enter your email address and the confirmation number you received, then edit your profile and save it.
No. You need to purchase your ticket online here.
Yes, you can transfer your ticket without paying an extra fee. For this, you can send us an email at tickets@swisscyberinstitute.com
Unfortunately, the tickets are not refundable. If you’re unable to join us in person, you will still have the opportunity to transfer the ticket to another person. For more information, please contact us at tickets@swisscyberinstitute.com
You can buy the tickets as long as the tickets are not sold out.
You are welcome to join us as a valued supporter of the Global Cyber Conference! Purchase a minimum of five tickets for your team or esteemed clients, and earn a spot for your company’s logo on our homepage. Please, send us email for ticket purchase and further more details: conference@swisscyberinstitute.com
All visitors can get their badges on the first day of the conference at the conference venue. Before coming to the event, ensure that all the given data on the conference app in your profile is correct.
Yes, during the conference you may be filmed and recorded by audio, visual, audio-visual or electronic means or photographed (including footage or photographs of individuals or groups of attendees), and you must inform the organizers at the event if you do not wish to be included in any individual or group footage or photographs.
We will publish all photos and videos on our conference photo portal on Flickr, as well as in our social media accounts before, during and after the event. You may use the photos and videos by mentioning the name of the event (Global Cyber Conference 2026). You may use the photos for media, publications, personal use, etc. If possible, please use our conference hashtag #GCC26 -and #swisscyberinstitute.
We will open the doors at 08:00 during both days of the conference. The networking breakfasts will start at 09:00. The sessions will start at 10:30 and will continue until 18:00.
Yes, we will host several exclusive events before and after the conference. Once you purchase your conference ticket, you will have access to the following events:
- “Pre-Conference Networking Event” at Park Hyatt, Zurich, 19 August 2026
- “Swiss CISO Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner” at the Dolder Grand, Zurich on 01 September 2026 (for Standard Ticket at additional cost)
- “Closing Apéro Riche” at the Dolder Grand, Zurich on 02 September 2026.
Yes, it totally depends on you in which sessions you would like to participate. Even if you cannot make it to the first day, then you can collect your badge on the second day of the conference.
All tickets include networking breakfasts, coffee breaks and lunches on both conference days at the Dolder Grand. All ticket holders will have access to the following events too:
- “Pre-Conference Networking Event” at Park Hyatt, Zurich, 19 August 2026
- “Swiss CISO Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner” at the Dolder Grand, Zurich on 01 September 2026 (for Standard Ticket at additional cost)
- “Closing Apéro Riche” at the Dolder Grand, Zurich on 02 September 2026.
Conference delegates can be accessed via our conference application. The app will allow you to connect and network with all attendees and set up 1-on-1 matchmaking meetings.
Yes, the presentations will be made accessible to participants after the conference in the conference app.
You can bring your laptops, tablets, mobile phones to the conference room, Wi-Fi will be made available throughout the venue. Please note that without the express prior written permission of Swiss Cyber Institute, you cannot bring any audio or video recording devices (except for personal cell phones) into the conference.
You can advertise with us if you are our conference partner. For partnership inquiries, please get in touch with us at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com.
Our priority is the health and safety of all attendees. The Global Cyber Conference will adhere to all local authorities’ guidelines. In any case, we will communicate all procedures and information regarding precautions prior to the event.
Attendance is expected to reach 350 cybersecurity, AI and data privacy experts, quantum specialists, C-level managers, CISOs, CEOs, Cybersecurity Directors, and VP of Cybersecurity from more than 30 countries.
Communications and PR professionals, bloggers, editorial and non-editorial employees of media companies are kindly advised to get in touch with our team to get the Media Pass by sending an email to conference@swisscyberinstitute.com.
It’s completely free to get the Media Pass.
Please contact the Global Cyber Conference team at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com to schedule press interviews or for further information about the conference.
Publications, articles, and all non-commercial Global Cyber Conference -related usage of the photos are allowed when crediting the Swiss Cyber Institute and mentioning that the photo is from Global Cyber Conference.
You are not allowed to edit the photos nor to use them for commercial purposes. If you want to use the photos for commercial use, get in touch with us at conference@swisscyberinstitute.com.
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