In a significant expansion of its global footprint, InCyber Forum, renowned as a preeminent cybersecurity conference in Europe, is slated to make its United States debut in San Antonio, Texas, on June 17 and 18, 2025. The announcement, first shared with Axios, underscores the event's ambition to serve as a pivotal gathering for the cybersecurity community, spanning policymakers, business leaders, and security experts.
Organized by Forward Global, the inaugural U.S. edition of InCyber Forum aims to deliver a rich program focused on the multifaceted aspects of cybersecurity pertinent to the American landscape. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions on the nation's cyber threat environment, regulatory nuances, and prevailing industry dynamics. Vincent Riou, General Manager for InCyber Americas, emphasized the event's dual purpose as a platform for both professional exchange and networking, highlighting the importance of personal interaction in fostering collaborative solutions to cyber challenges.
The decision to host InCyber Forum USA in San Antonio, Texas, is strategic, tapping into the city's burgeoning status as a cybersecurity nexus. San Antonio's Chamber of Commerce heralds the city as the United States' second-largest cyber hub, a claim supported by the significant concentration of cybersecurity firms and government agencies in the town and the broader Texas region. This backdrop offers an ideal setting for InCyber Forum's U.S. iteration, promising attendees a rich program of content and unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and insight-sharing.
InCyber Forum's expansion to the U.S. reflects a broader trend of cybersecurity events diversifying their geographical and thematic focus to address cyber threats' global and interconnected nature. Unlike existing U.S. conferences such as RSA, Black Hat, and DEF CON, which cater to niche segments of the cybersecurity community, InCyber Forum USA aims to bridge these divides, offering a holistic view of cyber issues that resonates with a broad audience.
The event's pedigree is well-established, with its flagship conference in France attracting approximately 20,000 participants from 82 countries annually, alongside a Canadian edition in Montreal. The San Antonio conference seeks to build on this legacy, introducing a dynamic platform for dialogue and collaboration tailored to the American cybersecurity context.
As preparations for InCyber Forum USA get underway, with outreach to potential speakers and calls for panel submissions, the cybersecurity community awaits what promises to be an insightful and inclusive event. The conference signifies the growing recognition of cybersecurity as a critical global issue and positions San Antonio—and, by extension, the United States—at the forefront of international efforts to secure cyberspace.