Monaco Hosts Landmark 25th Cybersecurity Assises
The 25th edition of Les Assises de la Cybersécurité officially opened its doors on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. This significant event, which runs until Saturday, October 11, 2025, has convened approximately 3,000 leading international experts to delve into the evolving landscape of digital security challenges.
The conference's central theme, 'FuturS: cybersecurity at the service of businesses and value creation' ('FuturS : la cybersécurité au service des métiers et de la création de valeur'), aims to reposition cybersecurity not merely as a protective measure but as a strategic catalyst for growth, innovation, and business transformation.
Key Discussions and Official Engagements
The opening ceremony featured remarks from Monaco's Minister of State, Christophe Mirmand, who highlighted cybersecurity's dual role as 'both a protective pillar and a driver of innovation, trust, and progress.' His statements underscored the Principality's commitment to digital resilience and technological excellence. A significant moment during the opening was the renewal of the cooperation agreement between Monaco's Digital Security Agency (AMSN) and France's National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI), reinforcing their strategic partnership in combating cybercrime.
Discussions throughout the event are structured around three major pillars: digital sovereignty, technological innovation (including artificial intelligence and quantum computing), and the integration of cybersecurity into core business functions. Attendees are exploring critical topics such as:
- Mastery of infrastructures
- European cloud certification (EUCS)
- Protection of data and technologies against extraterritorial laws
- Post-quantum cryptography
- Cyber resilience
- Data protection in the cloud
- Identity and access management
- Incident response (DFIR)
The event also emphasizes a collaborative approach, encouraging cybersecurity teams and business stakeholders to work together to build robust security strategies.
Event Format and Participants
Organized by Comexposium One to One (formerly DG Consultants), Les Assises de la Cybersécurité is renowned for its unique format designed to foster meaningful exchanges. The program includes:
- One-to-one business meetings between decision-makers and solution providers
- Conferences and keynotes featuring industry leaders
- Expert roundtables and workshops on sector trends
- Live demonstrations and feedback sessions
- Extensive networking opportunities
The attendees comprise a wide range of cybersecurity professionals, including CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, network and telecoms infrastructure managers, and risk managers, all seeking to address current and future cyber issues. Co-presidents Odile Duthil and Loïs Samain are instrumental in shaping the event's comprehensive program.
7 Comments
Rotfront
Bringing together 3,000 experts for one-to-one meetings offers valuable networking and solution discovery opportunities. However, the cost of attendance and exclusivity of such events can limit broader participation and diverse perspectives.
Matzomaster
Monaco hosting shows the global importance of digital sovereignty. Great initiative!
Karamba
Finally, a major event recognizing cyber as a business driver, not just a cost!
Habibi
The collaboration between AMSN and ANSSI is a positive step for international security efforts. Still, with so many different national agencies, harmonizing standards and responses across borders is an ongoing challenge.
Coccinella
Discussing advanced topics like post-quantum cryptography and AI in cybersecurity is essential for future resilience. Nevertheless, many organizations are still struggling with fundamental security hygiene, making these advanced discussions feel a bit premature for the majority.
dedus mopedus
3,000 'experts' discussing digital sovereignty while tech giants still run everything. Hypocrisy.
BuggaBoom
Too focused on high-level strategy. What about basic cybersecurity for small businesses?