Global CyberPeace Summit 2026 to Address Critical Digital Security Challenges

The upcoming Global CyberPeace Summit 2026, scheduled for February 8-10, will bring together international stakeholders to tackle urgent challenges in the digital security landscape, from cybercrime and artificial intelligence risks to misinformation and critical infrastructure protection.

Organized by the non-profit organization CyberPeace, the summit aims to deliver “actionable outcomes for a safer, more resilient digital world” through a combination of policy dialogues, capacity-building sessions, and collaborative initiatives among global partners.

The event’s announcement comes at a critical time when digital threats are evolving rapidly across both public and private sectors worldwide. Major Vineet Kumar, founder and global president of CyberPeace, presented details at Thursday’s curtain-raiser event alongside the organization’s global chief executive officer and chief mentor S.N. Pradhan, a former Indian Police Service officer, and chief technical officer M.A.K.P. Singh.

The summit will feature a two-tiered approach, beginning with specialized technical sessions at the United Services Institution of India on February 8-9. These sessions will focus on “Trust & Safety capacity building through hackathons and buildathons,” designed to develop practical skills and solutions for current cybersecurity challenges.

The main summit on February 10 is expected to attract over 1,000 participants representing a diverse cross-section of stakeholders. The organizers have emphasized the inclusive nature of the gathering, which will unite governments, parliamentarians, law enforcement agencies, defense and diplomatic leadership, technology platforms, industry representatives, academics, civil society organizations, and everyday internet users.

This comprehensive approach reflects the increasingly complex nature of digital security challenges, which require coordination across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. As threats like ransomware, state-sponsored attacks, and AI-powered disinformation campaigns continue to escalate globally, forums that facilitate collaboration between technical experts, policymakers, and industry have become increasingly vital.

The focus on digital governance at the summit highlights the growing recognition that technological solutions alone cannot address the full spectrum of cybersecurity challenges. Regulatory frameworks, international cooperation, and shared standards are increasingly seen as essential components of an effective cybersecurity strategy.

The inclusion of critical infrastructure protection on the agenda is particularly timely, as recent years have seen dramatic increases in attacks targeting essential services like healthcare systems, energy grids, and water treatment facilities. These attacks have demonstrated the potential for digital threats to cause real-world harm and disruption at national scales.

Similarly, the focus on artificial intelligence reflects growing concerns about both AI-powered attacks and the security vulnerabilities of AI systems themselves. As organizations rapidly deploy AI technologies, security experts warn that many implementations lack adequate safeguards against manipulation or misuse.

The CyberPeace organization has positioned itself as a neutral facilitator for these complex discussions. Its leadership team brings together expertise from technical backgrounds, law enforcement, and policy development – a multidisciplinary approach that mirrors the nature of the challenges the summit seeks to address.

As preparations continue for the February event, participants will be watching closely to see whether this ambitious gathering can move beyond discussion to deliver the concrete outcomes promised by organizers. With digital threats continuing to evolve at a rapid pace, the pressure to develop effective, coordinated responses has never been higher.