GRNET participated in the 44th Euro-IX Forum, which took place in Vienna, Austria, from 3 to 5 May 2026. The event brought together Internet Exchange Point (IXP) professionals, network operators, policymakers, and industry experts from across Europe to discuss the latest developments in interconnection, cybersecurity, regulation, and operational best practices.

During the three-day forum, participants exchanged knowledge and experiences on topics including network resilience, peering ecosystems, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance. The event also provided valuable opportunities for collaboration among the European Internet infrastructure community.

GRNET was represented by Vicky Konstantinopoulou, who presented the workshop “NIS2 & GDPR: A Legal to Operational Perspective”. 

The workshop focused on the timeline of incident reporting and examined the overlapping requirements of the NIS2 Directive and the GDPR framework. Discussions explored ways to develop a unified incident policy that goes beyond regulatory compliance and enhances operational readiness, transforming complex regulatory obligations into a streamlined and effective response mechanism.

GRNET’s participation in the forum reflects its ongoing commitment to strengthening cybersecurity awareness, fostering international collaboration, and contributing to the development of secure and resilient Internet infrastructure across Europe.

For further information and the program of the event, click here.