The Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), with the support of the European Commission (EC) and in partnership with the Ministry of European and International Affairs of Austria, is organising the High-Level Cybersecurity Conference 2026 on 4 December in Vienna. The Conference will bring together high-level policymakers, cybersecurity experts, international partners, the private sector, civil society and academia to advance cybersecurity priorities across the Western Balkans Six (WB6) and strengthen the region's collective cyber resilience.

Discussions will focus on cybersecurity governance and EU regulatory alignment, coordinated cyber crisis response, next generation of cyber threats and readiness of the governments, and preparedness for the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The Conference will also explore practical ways to strengthen institutional capacities, improve coordination and align international support with regional priorities.