The Central Bank of Russia announced that the Cybersecurity in Finance Forum will be held in Yekaterinburg on 18–20 February 2026, bringing together representatives of the Bank of Russia, federal authorities, financial institutions and leading information security companies. The agenda will cover strategic development areas and information security trends, measures to combat cyberfraud, and security issues linked to the implementation of digital and payment technologies, alongside other topics. The forum will also include a dedicated youth programme for students from specialised universities.