SURF Security & Privacy Conference
At the SURF Security & Privacy Conference, you will hear all about current security and privacy topics in education and research. The focus is on technical, policy and legal aspects. In 2026, we are guests of Leiden University (location The Hague).
- Leiden University (location The Hague). Spui 5, 2511 BL The Hague
Ticket prices
All prices include VAT.
| Both days (including networking dinner on Thursday) | €420 |
| Both days (excluding dinner) | €375 |
| Thursday 25 June (including dinner) | €245 |
| Thursday 25 June (excluding dinner) | €200 |
| Friday 26 June (No dinner will be served on Friday) | €200 |
For whom?
This conference is aimed at security (policy and operational) and privacy professionals in secondary vocational education (MBO), higher professional education (HBO), higher education (WO), university medical centres (UMCs) and research institutions.
Bert Hubert
On 25 June, Bert Hubert, founder of PowerDNS, will deliver a keynote speech on digital sovereignty and the European Calimero complex. With his keynote ‘Sovereignty 2.0: and now for real’, Hubert sets the tone straight away. He outlines the state of affairs regarding digital sovereignty in Europe and the Netherlands and shows that we are not nearly as helpless as we think.
Curious about what to expect?
Who will you nominate for the SURF Security & Privacy Award?
Ewald Beekman, winnaar 2025
Every year, SURF presents the Security & Privacy Award as a token of appreciation for contributing to keeping or making our sector safe, open, accessible, privacy-friendly and trustworthy. Fill in the form and nominate before April 24th, 2026.
Theme: Resilient under pressure
How do we deal with geopolitical tensions, complex cyber threats and increasing regulatory pressure and a shortage of IT professionals? The pressure is on. What choices are we making, and why? During this event, institutions in education and research will share their experiences on how they deal with these issues. The keynotes challenge us to look at these issues differently or offer us more depth on certain themes. Together, we will discover and explore how we can remain resilient in education and research, today and in the future.
Highlights from last year
Curious about what you can expect at the SURF Security & Privacy Conference? Visit the event page to explore the highlights of last year’s edition. Discover the atmosphere and speakers that made the event so special and get inspired for the upcoming edition.
SURF Security & Privacy Conference
- Leiden University (location The Hague). Spui 5, 2511 BL The Hague