Why IT.CON 2026?
Digital transformation and the growing threat posed by cybercrime present IT leaders with ever-increasing challenges. How do you build a resilient infrastructure while simultaneously leveraging the full potential of AI and cloud technologies?
IT.CON is the trade fair for IT, cybersecurity, and digitalization in Saarland; this year, it takes place on September 29, 2026, at the Saarlandhalle in Saarbrücken. Targeted at managing directors, decision-makers, IT managers, and department heads—particularly from SMEs and public sector organizations—the event offers practical insights into digital transformation, artificial intelligence, and modern protection against cyber threats.
Invitation to IT.CON 2026 - get your free ticket
To foster strategic dialogue at the highest level, we are offering a limited number of complimentary trade visitor tickets for IT managers.
We cordially invite you to attend and make the most of the day’s program—and to take a break with us at the Empalis and Impossible Cloud partner booth to enjoy a coffee while discussing current issues.
2026 Themes: Experience the Future of SMEs
IT.CON offers strategic insights across two main stages. The conference program provides in-depth perspectives on the two most critical areas of modern IT strategy:
Cybersecurity Stage: Resilience through Tactical Knowledge
Topics: Live hacking demonstrations, ransomware prevention, and high-security network architectures.
- Think Like a Hacker – Live Hacking: Understand how attackers operate and the vulnerabilities companies often overlook.
- Ransomware and SMEs: A behind-the-scenes look at a cyberattack—from initial compromise to the restoration of business operations.
- Securely Managing IT & OT: How companies operate critical systems and production environments securely and resiliently.
- Corporate Case Studies: Learn from real-world security incidents and benefit from the experiences of affected companies.
The Value for You
Understand the anatomy of real-world attacks to significantly reduce emergency response times and effectively secure your infrastructure. Gain concrete strategies for employee awareness and vulnerability identification.
IT Best Practice Stage: Scaling Innovation Securely
Topics: Strategic use of artificial intelligence (LLMs), digital sovereignty, and modern cloud concepts (Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code).
- AI needs the right data: Why successful AI projects begin with a clear data strategy.
- Digitalization that really works: How a skilled trades business boosted efficiency through digital processes, sensor technology, and AI.
- AI agents as new employees: Tasks AI systems can take on and how companies evaluate their value.
Closer to people with AI: How digital services and communication can be enhanced by intelligent systems. - Rethinking sales: How companies make complex products digitally understandable and accelerate sales processes.
- AI in e-commerce: The future role of autonomous AI systems in digital retail.
- Digital sovereignty: How companies maintain control over data, systems, and digital dependencies.
The Value for You
Experts (including those from Fraunhofer IESE) present solutions for sovereign data spaces and the use of AI technologies in compliance with data protection regulations, enabling you to digitize your business processes in a way that creates value. Networking and expert insights—all in one place.
In addition to the stage program, over 90 exhibiting companies and innovative service providers await you.
Key benefits at a glance
- Future-proofing: Gain access to state-of-the-art strategies for business resilience.
- Networking: Build valuable connections—with us and with other regional and national solution providers.
- Practical focus: We—along with other providers—will be on-site to offer field-tested solutions and answer your questions in person.
Secure your free ticket now
As an IT decision-maker, you can request your ticket directly via the registration form (see below). Play an active role in shaping the digital future and equip your company for the challenges of tomorrow.
Register as a guest now
Have you always wanted to get a firsthand impression of IT.CON? We would love for you to join us: Come along as our guest with no obligation, meet us in person, and gain the full benefit of a day spent among IT experts.
Please note
You can register here by August 31, 2026. Registration is free of charge and secures your personal ticket for the event. Please note: This service we offer in German.
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Directions, Trade Fair Visit Information & Accommodation
Are you traveling from further afield and looking for accommodation? We would be happy to assist you with recommendations for your stay (including hotel bookings and meals at cost price).
For this or any other organizational questions, please feel free to contact Natalie Ritter, Assistant to the Management.
You can find further information about visiting the trade fair on the official IT.CON website under "Service Information."
We look forward to welcoming you to Saarbrücken.
Are you interested in joining us for IT.CON 2026 and have a few final questions before registering? Just send me an email.
Philip Röder, Head of Business Development & Consulting
Phone +49 162 4196789