Sponsorship Opportunities

We are delighted to invite you to support and participate in the 21st International Conference on Critical Information Infrastructures Security (CRITIS 2026), which will take place in September 2026 in Cyprus.

In an era where the security and stability of critical infrastructures are increasingly under threat, CRITIS 2026 serves as a vital international platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration. The conference brings together leading experts from academia, industry, and government to share insights, innovative research, and practical solutions for safeguarding critical (information) infrastructures against emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

Conference Scope and Topics

We welcome submissions and discussions in areas related to Critical (Information) Infrastructure Protection (C(I)IP), with topics including but not limited to:

Protection of Cyber-Physical and Cyber-Physical Human Systems, and Industrial Control Systems
Analytics and Strategic Management for C(I)IP Organizations
Security Awareness & Crisis Management, Human Factors, and Critical Services
Future, TechWatch & Forecast for C(I)IP, Explainable AI, and Digital Twins
Safety & Security: Complex Vulnerability Analysis
Intelligence Analysis and Quantum Intelligence
Legal Aspects and Ethical Perspectives
Climate Change Implications in Critical Infrastructures and Services
Natural Threats to Critical Infrastructures

Young CRITIS Award

Continuing the tradition of previous years, CRITIS 2026 will recognize outstanding contributions by young researchers. The Young CRITIS Award will be presented to the best paper authored by an emerging scientist in the field of Critical Infrastructure Protection. To further encourage young talent, a research grant will accompany the award to support future work in this vital domain.

Sponsorship Opportunities

We warmly invite organizations to become sponsors of CRITIS 2026. Sponsorship provides a unique opportunity to:

Gain international visibility among experts, policymakers, and key industry leaders.
Demonstrate commitment to advancing cybersecurity, resilience, and innovation in critical sectors.
Network and collaborate with top-tier researchers, EU institutions, and infrastructure operators.
Showcase your organization through dedicated branding, exhibition space, and promotional materials.

Join Us in Cyprus

Your support will directly contribute to the success of CRITIS 2026, helping to advance research, foster knowledge exchange, and strengthen the resilience of our critical infrastructures.

We would be happy to discuss available sponsorship options and explore how your organization can play a visible role in this prestigious international event.

Warm regards,

CRITIS 2026 Organizing Committee:

Stavros Stavrou, Rector, CTRL Director, Open University of Cyprus,

Eliana Stavrou, Assistant Professor, CTRL Member, Open University of Cyprus,

Adamantini Peratikou. Lecturer, CTRL Member, Open University of Cyprus

https://ctrl.ouc.ac.cy