Estonian-German Cyber Exchange and Matchmaking Workshop in Talinn

  • Event Date: von 12.11.2026, 09:00 Uhr
    bis 12.11.2026, 16:30 Uhr
  • Event Location: Palo Alto Club
    Telliskivi 57
    10412 Talinn

If you looking to expand your network in the Estonian Cybersecurity Community and could image a partnership to apply for European cybersecurity funding, this workshop is for you. This exchange based workshop day is designed to foster possibilities for collaboration, wants to bridge possible gaps between our national cyber communities, and open possiblities to joint European ventures within Cybersecurity.

Registration

The event is hosted by the National Coordination Centre of Germany and Estonia (NCC-DE and NCC-EE). 

Please note that the event will take place entirely in English.

What to expect?

Participants receive the opportunity to pitch either a project idea or their competences to join a consortia within this interactive workshop. Afterwards all participants have time to connect and exchange on possible collaborations as well as on current cybersecurity challenges and possible solutions for a more sovereign digital Europe. 
German participants, in addition, receive the exclusive chance to visit a known Estonian company after lunch. The company, Cybernetica, is a specialist in secure data exchange and e-governance and regularly participates in European projects - also with partners from Germany. 
After the return from exchange visit, the participants have some time off for their own ventures through the city centre of Talinn before they are invited by the NCC-EE to join the regular Estonian CyberMeetup in the evening, featuring keynote presentations and networking with further local cyber community members. 
This full day event offers the perfect oppportunity for all participants to really connect and make the most off it once you are in Estonia. Discover the full program below and secure your spot by registering:

Agenda 12th November 2026 

Part 1: Estonian-German Cybersecurity Funding and Matchmaking Workshop
Palo Alto Club, Telliskivi 57, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
9.00 am - 9.30 am

Arrival of participants with welcome drinks and snacks
9.30 am – 10.00 am Opening and welcome by NCC-EE/ NCC-DE

9.30 am – 10.00 am 

Presentation of open Digital Europe Calls, in particular, the following: 

  • Dual-use technologies
  • Strengthening EU cybersecurity capacities & capabilities in line with legislative requirements
  • Coordinated preparedness testing and other preparedness actions
  • Cybersecure tools, technologies and services relying on AI
  • Strengthening cybersecurity capacities of European SMEs with cybersecure AI-powered solutions

A brief overview on upcoming Horizon Europe Calls 2027
10.00 am – 11.00 am

Pitching session 

Participants can pitch their project ideas or their competences to join an existing consortia or project idea.
11.00 am – 11:15 am  Coffee break and networking  
11:15 am – 1:00 pm

Matchmaking 

Participants receive time to connect and network on their ideas or exchange on current challenges within Cybersecurity for Europe
1.00 pm – 1.45 pm Quick Lunch 

Part 2: Company visit to Cybernetica 
Cybernetica, Mäealuse 2/1, 12618 Tallinn, Estonia (Bus transfer included)
2:30 pm – 2.45 pm  Arrival of participants 
2.45 pm – 3.00 pm Welcome by Cybernetica
3.00 pm – 4.00 pm Exchange and showcase of EU-projects and networking
4.00 – 4.30 pm Questions and Farewell 
4.30 - 5.00 pm Return to Palo Alto Club (Bus transfer included)

Part 3: CyberMeetup at 6pm 
Palo Alto Club, Telliskivi 57, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia

All German participants are invited to join the Estonian CyberMeetup. These meetups provide a platform for discussions on the threat landscape, introduction of new initiatives and projects and finding like-minded people or partners. The events are aimed to include the international as well as our Estonian community.

Official registrations will be onsite only and participation is free of charge. However, please indicate within our registration for the workshop above, if you are planning to join the Meetup so our Estonian colleagues can plan accordingly. 

 

 

We look forward to welcome you and connect with you! 🤝

 

Logo NCC-DE     NCC-EE Logo

 

General information

Tallin City Center

 

For whom? 

All cybersecurity experts from Germany and Estonia are invited to this event. Note: Due to security restrictions under Article 12(5) of the Digital Europe Regulation apply (see Sections 6 and 10 and Annex 2), companies outside the European Union cannot be applicants and are therefore advised not to attend.

How to pitch? 

Within the event we will be covering five call topics from the Cybersecurity Digital Europe funding programme. According to this, participants should indicate within the our registration which topic or topics they are interested in. The pitch decks should be send to us by the 5th Novmember 2026. Please keep it short and precise, so all participants receive a chance to introduce themselves. Each pitch receives about 3 minutes presentation time, but we keep this timing open depending on interest. 

How to register? 

You find the registration link above. Please fill out the form and send it and wait for a confirmation by the NCC-DE. Please acknowledge that the NCC-DE will only register German participants and the NCC-EE will follow a separate registration process. 

Any Questions?

In case you have any questions regarding the event, please feel free reach out via email to: nkcs@bsi.bund.de 
 

Regarding registrations within Estonia, please contact our colleagues at the NCC-EE based at the Estonian Information System Authority (RIA), via email to: ria@ria.ee