The National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, is hosting the sixth edition of the prestigious Prague Cyber Security Conference (PCSC) on March 18–19, 2025. The event, held at the Congress Center of the Czech National Bank, brings together experts, government officials, and private sector representatives from 46 countries worldwide.
PCSC has established itself as a key platform for dialogue on cybersecurity threats, emerging breakthrough technologies, and responsible approaches to supply chain security.
“This conference continues the legacy of the groundbreaking Prague 5G Security Conference, which we organized in 2019. At that time, we succeeded in shifting the paradigm and the perspective of like-minded democratic nations regarding the construction and security of next-generation telecommunications networks. Since then, we have expanded the conference scope to include other strategic areas of cybersecurity,” said Lukáš Kintr, Director of NÚKIB.
This year’s PCSC carries the theme ‘Invisible Frontlines’, emphasizing that “cyberspace is not only a domain of everyday life but also the first battlefield where states and non-state actors confront each other. Cyber conflicts often begin invisibly, but their impact is very real – from disruptions to critical infrastructure and economic coercion by authoritarian regimes to attempts to destabilize our democratic societies. Our goal at this conference is to explore ways to effectively counter these threats in cooperation with other democratic states and strengthen our resilience,” Kintr added.
Conference panels focus on covert hybrid operations and new attack vectors that influence national security and geopolitical stability. Discussions also address the defensive and security strategies of democratic nations against these sophisticated yet subtle threats. Furthermore, the conference highlights specific security topics, such as challenges related to artificial intelligence development, the security of connected (electric) vehicles, satellite service security, and more.
For the second time in its history, PCSC opens its doors to the private sector, reflecting the increasing importance of public-private cooperation in cybersecurity. Key partners of this year’s edition include Amazon Web Services (AWS), MSD, APPSEC, CISCO, Mastercard, ICZ, Whalebone, and CETIN.
“We greatly appreciate the collaboration of all our partners. AWS will once again be one of the key partners for this year’s conference. To meet European data privacy and compliance requirements, the company continues to expand its portfolio of cloud solutions in Europe. This includes the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new independent cloud for Europe, designed to help public sector organizations and customers in highly regulated industries meet their evolving sovereignty needs,” said Tomáš Krejčí, First Deputy Director of NÚKIB.
Prague Cyber Security Conference 2025 provides a crucial platform for strategic discussions and collaboration between states and private companies, built on a shared approach, democratic values, and the rule of law.
“In an era where authoritarian regimes use technology to undermine security and destabilize democratic societies, it is essential for nations and companies that share common values to work closely together and seek effective defense strategies,” Kintr concluded. The conference will thus contribute to strengthening the cyber resilience of democratic states in an ever-evolving digital environment.