From March 12 to 14, 2026, negg® Group participated in the first edition of the BEDEX – Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference 2026, held at Brussels Expo. The company took part as a member of the Italian Pavilion, promoted and organized by the Italian Trade Agency in Brussels. The official inauguration of the Italian Pavilion represented a particularly significant moment, marked by the ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Federica Favi, Ambassador of Italy to Belgium, alongside Tindaro Paganini, Director of the Italian Trade Agency for the Benelux, and Adriano Graziani. Their presence highlighted Italy’s strong commitment to international cooperation, innovation, and the promotion of national excellence in the defense and security sector. The opening of BEDEX 2026 also welcomed prominent institutional figures, including Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, Bart De Wever, Prime Minister of Belgium, and Theo Francken. Their participation underscored the strategic importance of strengthening defence collaboration at a European and international level. As part of the Italian Pavilion, negg® Group joined a delegation of leading Italian companies showcasing advanced technologies and solutions across defense, security, and aerospace. The exhibition brought together over 200 companies from more than 25 countries, offering a unique platform for dialogue between industry leaders, institutional stakeholders, and international delegations. During the three-day event, the agenda featured B2B and B2G matchmaking sessions on March 12 and 13, followed by a dedicated focus on dual-use solutions on March 14. These moments enabled negg® Group had the opportunity to meet Andrea Orizio, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the Political and Security Committee of the European Union, as well as Theo Francken, Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade, further strengthening our dialogue with key institutional stakeholders in the European defense and security landscape. The first day of the exhibition proved particularly productive, with high-level institutional visits further reinforcing the global relevance of Italian technological innovation within the international security framework. negg® Group is proud to have contributed to showcasing the excellence of Made in Italy at the heart of Europe’s decision-making ecosystem and firmly believes that events like BEDEX are essential to fostering collaboration, innovation, and a more integrated global security landscape. We extend our sincere thanks to the Italian Trade Agency for the opportunity and for promoting the Italian Pavilion, creating a valuable space for exchange, partnership, and international growth.

Rome, July 2025 — negg Group, a leader in cyber security and cyber intelligence solutions, is proud to announce its role as a Platinum Sponsor of CyberChallenge.IT 2025, Italy’s foremost program for the discovery and training of emerging cyber talents. CyberChallenge.IT is a national initiative launched by the CINI – National Interuniversity Consortium for Informatics, through its National Cyber Security Laboratory. Running from January 28 to July 8, 2025, the program is designed to foster interest in scientific and technical disciplines, particularly computer science, and to prepare young individuals aged 16 to 24 to meet the growing demands of the cyber security sector. This year’s edition has already kicked off with a “learning with fun” approach, offering participants 12 weeks of engaging and gamified training activities in cyber security, from February to May 2025. Through competitions and challenges, students learn how to identify vulnerabilities, defend systems, and think like ethical hackers, skills increasingly vital in today’s threat landscape. The urgency of developing a skilled cyber security workforce has been underscored by recent cyberattacks on governmental, financial, and transportation systems. Universities across Italy have responded by investing in dedicated research and training initiatives. One example is the Università Politecnica delle Marche, which established a Cyber Security Laboratory within its Department of Information Engineering. The university has been a committed participant in CyberChallenge.IT since 2019, aiming to educate and place future cyber defenders into the workforce. “Preparing new generations for today’s challenges is crucial,” said Prof. Gianluca Gregori, Rector of Università Politecnica delle Marche. “Cybersecurity plays a key role. Students need curiosity, logic, and passion—no expert coding skills required.” The highlight of the entire program will take place from July 5 to 7, 2025, in Turin, where the top teams from across Italy will compete in the CyberChallenge.IT national finals. These three days will bring together students, mentors, universities, and sponsors in a celebration of innovation, talent, and cyber defense. As Platinum Sponsor, negg Group will be present in Turin with a dedicated booth, will participate in the final award ceremony, and engage directly with participants during networking sessions and talent recruitment moments.Francesco Taccone, CEO of negg Group, emphasized the importance of this partnership: "As a company deeply committed to technological innovation and national digital resilience, supporting CyberChallenge.IT aligns perfectly with our mission. Investing in the next generation of cyber professionals is not only an act of responsibility, but also a strategic move for the future of cyber security in Italy and beyond." negg Group joins other supporting organizations such as Aethra TLC, Ancharia, Cerbeyra, Eritel, IFI Consulting, and Loccioni in backing the program at the university level, strengthening the connection between academia and industry. This partnership highlights negg Group’s commitment to supporting educational excellence and bridging the gap between young talent and the professional cyber security world. CyberChallenge.IT has been officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Merit as a “Program for the Enhancement of Excellence,” underlining its role in shaping the next generation of ethical hackers and cyber security professionals. We’re proud to be mentioned here: Vivere Ancona Centro Pagina Ansa.it Università Politecnica Marche UNIVPM