Wallonia at European Cyber Week in Rennes to Boost Cybersecurity and AI

IDELUX participates in the major European event dedicated to cybersecurity, cyberdefense, and trusted digital technologies.

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Wallonia is participating in the European Cyber Week in Rennes, a major European event focused on cybersecurity, cyberdefense, and trusted digital technologies, from November 16 to 19, 2026.

The event brings together innovative companies, large corporations, armed forces, academia, institutions, and research centers. AWEX, ADN, and WBI are organizing a collective stand under the Digital Wallonia banner. IDELUX will be present to position the cyber and space cluster of Redu-Transinne at the European level.
IDELUX aims to develop technological partnerships, generate prospecting opportunities, and track innovations in cybersecurity, AI, digital resilience, and critical infrastructure. The 2025 edition hosted over 8,500 professionals, 130 partners, and organized more than 100 events.
The Walloon delegation can be found at the Belgium-Wallonia stand (n°73, Hall 1), co-organized by AdN, WBI, and AWEX.
Key highlights include the presence of Mr. Pierre-Yves JEHOLET, Vice-President and Minister of Economy, Industry, Employment, Training, Research, and Digital, on November 16 and 17. A partnership agreement between Wallonia and the Brittany Region is scheduled for November 16, focusing on economic development and market access in cybersecurity and AI.
A networking cocktail will be held on November 16, followed by a pitch session for companies and research centers on the Walloon stand on November 17. A workshop on European project assembly, co-organized with PEPR Cybersécurité, will bring together partners from Wallonia, France, Quebec, Luxembourg, and Switzerland for upcoming Horizon Europe, Digital Europe, and European Defence Fund calls.
Based on information from the official source: IDELUX — Invest in Luxembourg (Nos actus) (12/11/2026)