1 October 07:30-18:00Hotel Birger Jarl

2026 Speakers

John Wallhoff
Event Chairman & Moderator, B4 Investigate

John Wallhoff (CISA, CISM, CISSP), Co-Founder and Board Member at B4 Investigate

and formerly the President of ISACA Sweden Chapter & independent advisor. He is

an experienced expert in the field of IT-Governance, IT Service Management and

Information Security. Over the past 25 years he has been working with a wide

range of organisations in different industries/sectors.

Georgios Kryparos
CISO, Einride

Georgios is currently head of IT security at Einride. He has previously served as head of the security department at Tink. Prior to that he was the lead security engineer at Klarna working with everything from security architecture to devsecops and from an information security to an application security perspective. He has more than 14 years of experience in the field and he believes that security work should not be driven by compliance requirements.

Stefan Petersson
Co-Founder, DigitalWell Ventures

Stefan is an experienced early startup investor, company and accelerator builder as well as Board Member. Very Strong relationship builder.

Stefan Lindeberg
Founding Partner

Filip Gultekin
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor

2026 Schedule

07:30

Registration & Networking Breakfast

08:15

Chairman's Opening Remarks (Main Stage)

  • Welcome and overview of event tracks
  • Key themes: innovation and investment

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John Wallhoff
Event Chairman & Moderator, B4 Investigate
08:30

Keynote: The Future of Cybersecurity Innovation

  • Bridging technical innovation with market demand
  • Where the biggest opportunities lie
  • How the threat landscape is shaping startup innovation
  • The role of AI and automation
Read more
08:55

Building a Cybersecurity Startup That Stands Out

From Idea to Differentiation

  • Identifying real market gaps
  • Avoiding “feature vs product” traps
  • Creating defensible value propositions
Read more
Stefan Lindeberg
Founding Partner
09:20

Keynote: Winning the First Customers

  • Selling to CISOs and enterprise buyers
  • Overcoming long sales cycles
  • Turning pilots into paying customers
Read more
09:45

Business Breakout Session

Technical Breakout Sessions

  • Detection, automation, adversarial AI
  • Real-world applications
Read more
10:05

Coffee Break & Networking

10:25

Co-Host Event Partner Keynote TBA

10:50

Panel: Theme: Funding Across Stages – Seed to Growth

  • How funding strategies evolve
  • Preparing for Series A
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Filip Gultekin
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
Stefan Lindeberg
Founding Partner
11:00

Technical Breakout Session TBA

  • Detection, automation, adversarial AI
  • Real-world applications
Read more
11:40

Breakout Session: Live Demo TBA

Theme: From Concept to Deployment

  • Real attack scenarios and mitigation workflows
  • Developer Q&A
Read more

Breakout Sesion: TBA

12:00

Networking Lunch & Visiting The Expo Area

13:00

Cybersecurity Startup Expo Pitch Session

  • 9 Startups present (5 min each)
  • Live feedback from VCs, angels, and corporate investor
  • Audience Q&A
Read more
Filip Gultekin
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
13:50

Keynote: Cybersecurity Investment Outlook 2026

14:15

Keynote TBA

14:40

Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking

15:00

Keynote TBA

15:25

Business Breakout Session: Lessons from a Successful Startup Case Study

Join this session for an in-depth cybersecurity startup case study, highlighting the strategic decisions, funding journey, and growth milestones behind a successful venture. Learn how the company addressed market needs, and positioned itself in a rapidly evolving security

Read more

Technical Breakout Session TBA

15:55

Keynote: Funding Cybersecurity Startups in 2026

Theme: What Investors Are Looking For Today

  • Investment trends in cybersecurity
  • Key metrics and expectations
  • Common mistakes founders make
Read more
16:20

Panel: Ecosystem, Channels & Strategic Alliances - Partnerships That Drive Growth

  • Working with MSSPs and resellers
  • Partnering with enterprise vendors
  • Building a scalable channel strategy
Read more
Filip Gultekin
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
17:00

Chairman's Closing Remarks

John Wallhoff
Event Chairman & Moderator, B4 Investigate
17:10

Networking & Drinks Reception

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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Startup Expo 2026

It is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Startup Expo, taking place on 1st October, 2026 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Building on the strong foundation established during our inaugural event, this year’s Expo continues to serve as a premier platform for showcasing innovative cybersecurity startups and emerging companies from across the Nordic region and beyond. What began as an initiative to spotlight early-stage innovation has rapidly evolved into a recognised meeting point for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders, investors, and industry stakeholders.

Our Continued Mission

At its core, the Cybersecurity Startup Expo is dedicated to supporting startups at every stage of their journey—from early development to market expansion and beyond. Our objective is to provide a structured and impactful environment in which startups can present their solutions, engage with potential customers, and connect with the partners necessary to accelerate their growth.

In this context, the Expo is carefully structured to address the needs of two primary categories of startups: those seeking investment to support their development and scaling, and those preparing to enter the market and establish meaningful relationships with their first customers.

In 2026, we place an even stronger emphasis on facilitating high-quality connections—between startups and investors, founders and mentors, and innovation and market demand. The Expo is designed not only as a showcase, but as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and long-term value creation.

Programme Focus

This year’s programme highlights some of the most promising cybersecurity startups, complemented by a series of discussions addressing key themes shaping the industry, including:

  • Securing funding across different stages of growth
  • Navigating the transition from product development to market adoption
  • The critical role of mentorship and advisory support
  • Emerging trends influencing the cybersecurity landscape

We also continue to encourage active participation from mentors, advisors, and industry experts, whose insights are instrumental in helping startups navigate challenges, avoid common pitfalls, and achieve sustainable growth.

Looking Ahead

As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at pace, the need for innovation, resilience, and collaboration has never been greater. The Cybersecurity Startup Expo remains committed to supporting the next generation of cybersecurity innovators and to contributing to the development of a secure and sustainable digital future.

We are honoured to host this year’s event and look forward to your participation in what promises to be an insightful and impactful gathering.

Sincerely,

Robert Kitunzi

Event Project Manager

Schedule

07:30

Registration & Networking Breakfast

08:15

Chairman's Opening Remarks (Main Stage)

  • Welcome and overview of event tracks
  • Key themes: innovation and investment

Read more
Event Chairman & Moderator, B4 Investigate
08:30

Keynote: The Future of Cybersecurity Innovation

  • Bridging technical innovation with market demand
  • Where the biggest opportunities lie
  • How the threat landscape is shaping startup innovation
  • The role of AI and automation
Read more
08:55

Building a Cybersecurity Startup That Stands Out

From Idea to Differentiation

  • Identifying real market gaps
  • Avoiding “feature vs product” traps
  • Creating defensible value propositions
Read more
Founding Partner
09:20

Keynote: Winning the First Customers

  • Selling to CISOs and enterprise buyers
  • Overcoming long sales cycles
  • Turning pilots into paying customers
Read more
09:45

Business Breakout Session

Technical Breakout Sessions

  • Detection, automation, adversarial AI
  • Real-world applications
Read more
10:05

Coffee Break & Networking

10:25

Co-Host Event Partner Keynote TBA

10:50

Panel: Theme: Funding Across Stages – Seed to Growth

  • How funding strategies evolve
  • Preparing for Series A
Read more
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
Founding Partner
11:00

Technical Breakout Session TBA

  • Detection, automation, adversarial AI
  • Real-world applications
Read more
11:40

Breakout Session: Live Demo TBA

Theme: From Concept to Deployment

  • Real attack scenarios and mitigation workflows
  • Developer Q&A
Read more

Breakout Sesion: TBA

12:00

Networking Lunch & Visiting The Expo Area

13:00

Cybersecurity Startup Expo Pitch Session

  • 9 Startups present (5 min each)
  • Live feedback from VCs, angels, and corporate investor
  • Audience Q&A
Read more
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
13:50

Keynote: Cybersecurity Investment Outlook 2026

14:15

Keynote TBA

14:40

Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking

15:00

Keynote TBA

15:25

Business Breakout Session: Lessons from a Successful Startup Case Study

Join this session for an in-depth cybersecurity startup case study, highlighting the strategic decisions, funding journey, and growth milestones behind a successful venture. Learn how the company addressed market needs, and positioned itself in a rapidly evolving security

Read more

Technical Breakout Session TBA

15:55

Keynote: Funding Cybersecurity Startups in 2026

Theme: What Investors Are Looking For Today

  • Investment trends in cybersecurity
  • Key metrics and expectations
  • Common mistakes founders make
Read more
16:20

Panel: Ecosystem, Channels & Strategic Alliances - Partnerships That Drive Growth

  • Working with MSSPs and resellers
  • Partnering with enterprise vendors
  • Building a scalable channel strategy
Read more
Angel Investor & Startup Advisor
17:00

Chairman's Closing Remarks

Event Chairman & Moderator, B4 Investigate
17:10

Networking & Drinks Reception

Read more

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Hotel Birger Jarl

Hotel Birger Jarl, Stockholm Hotel Birger Jarl is probably Stockholm city’s most personal business and conference hotel. Step into the welcoming lobby and be greeted withtimeless Scandinavian design that is colourful, light, open, and airy. The hotel offers modern conference facilities for up to 550 persons, featuring plenty of rooms forinspiring meetings as well as pleasant relaxation. Staying at the hotel guarantees you a warm welcome with personal care, comfortable beds, and delicious meals.

Hotel Birger Jarl is named after the founder of Stockholm, and our feet are firmly planted in our national heritage. When you visit the hotel, you will notice at once that there is acombination of these traditions with innovative thinking and considerate service, as well as the best that contemporary design has to offer. This central hotel showcases 271rooms and among them you find a unique design of rooms decorated by well-known Swedish interior architects and designers.

Website: www.birgerjarl.se