When and where is GSIS 2026?

On 9–10 December 2026 at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg, Congressplatz 1, 20355 Hamburg.

What does the delegate ticket include?

Full access across both days to the main conference programme, the Innovation Zone, networking breaks, catering and the GSIS Networking Night.

Representatives of government, industry, defence, finance, infrastructure, research, technology and start-ups.

Can companies exhibit?

Selected companies and start-ups can book showcase space in the curated Innovation Zone or join the Startup Hub.

Security · Summit

GSIS – Global Security and Innovation Summit 2026

Name: GSIS – Global Security and Innovation Summit 2026
Start: 2026-12-09T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-10T18:00:00+00:00
Location: CCH – Congress Center Hamburg

Curated Hamburg summit linking policy, industry, defence, technology and capital on security, innovation and resilience.

9–10 December 2026 · Wed – Thu
CCH – Congress Center Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
Registration open · on www.gsis-hamburg.com

About this event

The Global Security and Innovation Summit (GSIS) is a curated international platform in Hamburg that brings together decision makers, industry leaders, technology providers, investors, founders and infrastructure operators to turn strategic dialogue on security into practical cooperation. It is hosted by Hamburg Messe und Congress at the CCH – Congress Center Hamburg; the inaugural 2025 edition drew 300+ senior participants and 40 international speakers.

Programme tracks

The 2026 main conference is organised around strategic themes.

Advanced technologies: AI, cyber, space, quantum, autonomy, dual use and digital infrastructure
Finance & innovation: capital, scaling, venture and strategic investment
Supply chain & resilience: critical infrastructure, energy, raw materials, maritime and secure logistics
Additional focus: biosecurity, defence innovation and cloud infrastructure

Partner programmes and side events

Dedicated formats run alongside the main conference.

Hamburg Dual-Use Forum with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce
Maritime Security Programme with the German Maritime Centre
SHLD – Shield Your Tomorrow cyber security side event on day one
Invitation-only Opening Dinner and GSIS Networking Night

Innovation Zone

A curated exhibition area for selected companies, start-ups and partner communities whose technologies fit the programme, connected to matchmaking and networking formats.