# Event Details - **Event Name**: Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation: Unlocking Opportunities in Germany - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An opportunity to learn about Germany's cybersecurity ecosystem, market entry support and grants.About this EventIf you are considering expanding your cybersecurity or technology business into Germany and the wider European market, we would be delighted to invite you to an exclusive complimentary investor workshop in Manchester.NRW.Global Business, the Trade & Investment Agency of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) – Germany’s largest state by GDP and population – is bringing together leading stakeholders from the UK and Germany’s cybersecurity and digital sectors.“Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation: Unlocking Opportunities in Germany through North Rhine-Westphalia”16 June 2026 | 09:00 a.m. – 01:30 p.m.Malmaison Manchester Piccadilly1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 3AQThe event will explore how UK cybersecurity and technology companies can grow internationally through Germany, including:· Access to Germany’s industrial and digital market· Cybersecurity talent and innovation ecosystems· Practical market entry and expansion support· International growth case studies from Media Stream AI and adesso UK· Networking opportunities with UK and German industry stakeholdersSpeakers include representatives from NRW.Global Business, Growth Hub Manchester, Business Metropole Ruhr, Media Stream AI and adesso UK, with additional leading cybersecurity and digital industry organisations from Germany.NRW is at the heart of Europe’s economy, with more than 160 million people living within a radius of 300 miles around the state capital Düsseldorf. The region is home to many UK companies’ German or European headquarters, including Vodafone, BP, Dyson, INEOS and Rentokil.Places are limited, so we encourage early registration.We look forward to welcoming you in Manchester and exploring how NRW can support your company’s international growth ambitions.Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation: Unlocking Opportunities in Germany through North Rhine-WestphaliaLocation: Malmaison Piccadilly, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 3AQDate: 16th June 202609:00 a.m. – 01:30 p.m.Programme09:00 a.m. Registration and Morning Coffee09:30 a.m. Welcome by NRW.Global Business, David Schneider, UK Representative09:35 – 10.05 a.m. The Case for NRW: Market Opportunity and the Manchester-Ruhr Connection1) Why UK Cybersecurity Companies Choose NRW for European Expansion: Industrial demand, cybersecurity talent, funding opportunities and practical market entry supportSimon Schönborn, Senior Manager Investment Promotion (ICT) - 15 min2) The Innovation Bridge launched by Andy Burnham: Cybersecurity and Digital Collaboration between Greater Manchester and the Ruhr AreaLena Brümmer, Project Manager Internationalisation & Location Marketing, Business Metropole Ruhr - 15 min10.05 – 10:25 a.m. The Ecosystem: Support, Innovation and Industry in NRW3) Helping Manchester Cybersecurity Companies Expand into International Markets: Practical support for scaling, partnerships and international growthSarah Novotny, Head of Digital, Cyber and Tech & Creative Sector Business Support, Growth Hub Manchester - 10 min4) Applied Cybersecurity Innovation from NRW: Insights from G DATA, Pioneer of the World's First AntivirusJessika Lüning, Head of Public Affairs, G DATA CyberDefense AG & Member of the Board, networker NRW e.V. -10 min10:25 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break (20 min)10:45 – 11:05 a.m. From Decision to Market: UK and German Companies Share Their NRW Experience5) Scaling a UK AI Company into Germany: Why We Chose NRWChris Kenna, Founder & CEO, Media Stream AI -10 min6) From NRW to International Growth: Building adesso in the UKLibero Raspa, Managing Director, adesso UK, 10 min11:25 – 11:45 a.m. Q&A (20 min.)11:45 – 1:30 p.m. Light Lunch and networking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/cybersecurity-and-digital-innovation-unlocking-opportunities-in-germany/100001990461607249 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Malmaison Manchester - **lat**: 53.47928090000001 - **long**: -2.2334044 - **full address**: Malmaison Manchester, 1-3 Piccadilly, Manchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation: Unlocking Opportunities in Germany - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e2b69b5e9d9cd8022366a970da217b4920cfc516b1560c3eec514a6b7861cec7-rimg-w1200-h583-dc0a1a38-gmir.png?v=1780121239 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Cybersecurity & Digital Innovation: Unlocking Opportunities in Germany being held? 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