Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit (KCSS) 2026, organised by F9 Infotech in collaboration with the Government of Kerala and Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), will take place on September 5, 2026, at Le Méridien, Kochi. The summit is expected to host 750+ delegates, 40+ distinguished speakers, 20+ expert-led sessions, and 10+ leading technology partners, making it one of South India’s largest cybersecurity leadership gatherings.
The event will feature policymakers, government officials, law enforcement leaders, industry experts, startup founders, researchers and technology professionals discussing cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cyber resilience and digital trust. Shri Manoj Abraham, IPS, Director General of Police and Director, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, Government of Kerala, will attend as the Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker. Confirmed speakers also include Shri Hibi Eden, Dr. Saji Gopinath, Vinayak Godse and Lt. Gen. Madhavan Unnikrishnan Nair (Retd.).
A key highlight of the summit will be the inaugural KCSS Cyber Excellence Awards 2026, recognising outstanding contributions across five categories, including Cybersecurity Leader of the Year, Cybersecurity Enterprise of the Year, Cybersecurity Product of the Year, Cybersecurity Innovation Award, and Ecosystem Excellence Award. Nominations remain open until August 21, 2026. The summit will also feature keynote sessions, executive roundtables, AI attack simulations, technical masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities.
