The Hague 2026
About the event
August 20st
- Drinks & bites
- Speakers
- Hackathon
CyberSQUAD The Hague has it’s Lustrum Edition in 2026! Make sure you join us on this special day! This is the best cybersecurity event in The Netherlands fully dedicated to young professionals will return to The Hague next summer, August 20th. CyberSQUAD25 will be better and bigger for this special edition, so bring your friends and colleagues!
The non-profit foundations Connect2Trust, DIVD Academy and Jong-PvIB are once again inviting their networks and all alumni and 2025 students of the International Cyber Security Summer School (ICSSS) for an afternoon of knowledge sessions, meet-and-greets with thought leaders, cyber challenges and fun.
More details will follow!
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Saïda van Kalsbeek
Gemeente Den HaagProgram Manager Cybersecurity, Municipality of The Hague
Saida is an entrepreneurial cyber security professional. Her journey within this exciting business started almost 10 years ago with what is today one of the largest bug bounty platforms, HackerOne. Here she has been instrumental in helping grow the European network and business. After this great adventure Saida moved on into the entrepreneurial world by running a start-up herself, advising new entrepreneurs and helping others with their business strategies.
Because of her deeper interest into the public domain, she chartered new waters by joining the Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in 2019. Here she was among other things responsible for collaboration with several critical infrastructure sectors, CERTs, public sector and the National Response Network. Currently Saida is working for the Municipality of The Hague where her scope of responsibilities ranges from subjects as innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing and internationalization, to continue into acquisition, cyber resilience for SME’s and up to talent.
With her extensive experience and large international network, she was one of the initiators of the Dutch chapter of Women4Cybersecurity. She is very passionate in not only remaining a lifelong learner, but also sharing her knowledge and experiences with others to help them grow.
Saida holds a Bachelor’s Degree in European Studies, Master’s Degree in Political Communication and a Master’s Degree in Crisis and Security Management.
The program
| Start time | End time | Organisation / Subject | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | 23:00 | Total program (Details later) | Scheveningen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
When will the event take place?
Thursday August 20th, 2026.
Who can attend this event?
The event is invite-only by the co-organizers Connect2Trust, DIVD Academy and Jong-PvIB. We also warmly welcome referrals to register for the event.
How can I register for the event?
Register is not open yet
Can I register separately for the afternoon and the evening?
Yes, on the registration page you can select which parts of the event you will be attending (afternoon or evening). We encourage everyone to attend both.
I don’t like to be photographed or filmed. How can I communicate my preferences?
During the registration process, you will be asked if you have any objections against being photographed or filmed. In case you have any objections, your nametag will indicate your preferences to the on-site professionals. They will do their best to keep you out of any footage. After the event, all footage will be edited and in the case you are in a photo or video it will be adjusted or deleted.
For what purposes will the photos and aftermovie be used?
With CyberSQUAD, we are building the next generation of CISOs, CIOs and CTOs. That requires constant engagement with the community. Photos of the event and the aftermovie will be used on social media and the Connect2Trust website for promotional purposes. The predominant social medium used by Connect2Trust to communicate about CyberSQUAD is LinkedIn via the C2T corporate account and the “CyberSQUAD community” page. In addition, footage may be used on the website for people to get an impression of the previous events. The used footage will give an impression of the day and not single out one or a few attendees.
Will the event be recorded?
No, the event is in-person only and no live video connection and/or recordings will be made. Only a few shots will be made for the aftermovie.
What will be the main language of the event?
CyberSQUAD is in English. We strive to bring together all young professionals in the Netherlands, regardless of their mother tongue.
What is the CyberSQUAD community?
CyberSQUAD is bringing together the next generation of CISO’s, CIO’s and CTO’s. Together, we are building a community that will last for years. That is what CyberSQUAD is all about. Join the SQUAD and become part of the community!
I have dietary restrictions. How can I communicate them?
You can communicate your dietary restrictions upon registration via Eventbrite. Should your situation change, please let us know via cybersquad@connect2trust.nl
I have another question that is not under the FAQ, how can I contact the organization?
You can always reach us at cybersquad@connect2trust.nl