Meeting Dates
4th – 6th February 2026 in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalucia/Spain
Three days (Wednesday to Friday) of open and restricted (formerly known as "closed") sessions, trainings and side meetings will be organized. Additionally there will be an Ice Breaker in the evening of 3rd February and a social event either Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Pending forthcoming submissions we might have additional trainings already on the 3rd February (Tuesday). On that day the TF-CSIRT Steering Committee will have their face-to-face meeting.
Meeting Venue
Museos de la Atalaya
Calle Cervantes 3, 11403
Jerez de la Frontera, Cádiz.
Please don't get confused, Jerez is part of Cádiz, but due to the large distance it is strongly advised to find a hotel in Jerez ;)
Directions (please note: link will lead directly to Google!)
The venue web site is in Spanish, please use your local browser settings for any translation:
https://www.museosdelaatalaya.com/sede-singular-eventos/jardines-historicos-de-la-atalaya
Accommodation
We recommend using popular online platforms to search for and book accommodation.
Based on the venue address you should be able to find a suitable accommodation in the old town or in the outset.
Please find below some references to hotels in Jerez de la Frontera.
HOTEL CASA PALACIO MARIA LUISA (*****)
CASA PALACIO MARÍA LUISA is the only Grand Luxury Five Star Hotel that can be found in Jerez de la Frontera, CÁDIZ. It is located in a historic palatial house from the beginning of the 19th century, which throughout that century and during the 20th century was home to important Jerez families and housed the Jerez casino, where the city's aristocracy and high society met.
Room Cost: $$$
Distance to the Museos de la Atalaya: 900 m, 13 min walk
reservas@casapalaciomarialuisa.com
HOTEL JEREZ & SPA 4 * SUP y HOTEL VILLA JEREZ (****)
For all those who delight in contrasts, Hotel Jerez & Spa is the perfect location that can be enjoyed all year round, even during the summer holidays due to its proximity to the best beaches of Cádiz, which are only 15km away, while also providing all the advantages of an accommodation in the city.
Room Cost: $$
Distance to the Museos de la Atalaya: 1,4 km, 19 min walk
jsanudo@hace.es
HOTEL SHERRY PARK (****)
Hipotels Sherry Park is a 4-star hotel located in one of the most peaceful and central areas of Jerez de la Frontera. It’s the perfect choice for city breaks or business trips and events, thanks to its full range of services and carefully designed spaces.
Room Cost: $$
Distance to the Museos de la Atalaya: 2,2 km, 31 min walk
reservas.sherry@hipotels.com
HOTEL EXE GUADALETE 4 * Y HOTEL EUROSTAR ASTA REGIA (****)
The elegant atmosphere in the streets of Jerez de la Frontera has inspired the essence of Eurostars Asta Regia, a hotel that’s located in the very heart of the Andalusian city. The privileged location of Eurostars Asta Regia brings you closer to the art, culture, history and special flavour of a city with an unmistakable character.
Room Cost: $$
Distance to the Museos de la Atalaya: 1,6 km, 22 min walk
bookings@exehotelguadalete.com
HOTEL SOHO BOUTIQUE (****)
Located in the building of the old Williams & Humbert winery, our hotel offers you all the services and personalised attention to ensure you find the comfort you expect from a hotel like this.
Room Cost: $$
Distance to the Museos de la Atalaya: 1,2 km, 16 min walk
bgil@sohohoteles.com
Travel to Jerez
Below you find some indications which are useful for most of us. Certainly you can go either to Madrid or Seville by plane and take a rental car - or the bus - to get to Jerez.
By Plane to Jerez
Jerez has a regional airport, which brings tourists especially in summer time. The connections from Madrid as hub for almost all visitors from outside Europe takes a little over 1 hour and prices are available (as of now) starting with EUR 60 (one-way). Several flights per day are available, depending on your carrier no code sharing flights might be available.
By Train from Madrid or Seville
If you are going to take a flight to Madrid or Seville, you still need to go Jerez. While regional flights are available from Madrid, fast trains are a real alternative!
Jerez is 466 km away from Madrid. The shortest travel time by the very good fast trains(and without changes) is between 4 and 4.5 hours. There are two departures in the morning until 10:00 and seven until the late afternoon around 17:00. For a roundtrip (economy) expect approximately EUR 140.
The fast trains are also going from Seville without changes, taking a little more than 1 hour. The roundtrip (economy) is about EUR 60-70 (pending further choices).
Ice Breaker and Social Event
The ice breaker will take place at 19:00 (7:00 p.m.) on Tuesday, 3rd February.
The social event will take place either on Wednesday, 4th February, or Thursday, 5th February. We expect to start a little early for Spanish dinner events at 19:00 (7:00 p.m.).
Please note: Sponsorship opportunities are still available for both events!
DRAFT Schedule of the Joint Regional Meeting
| DAY | TIME | EVENT | AUDIENCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 3rd February | tbc | TF-CSIRT Steering Committee F2F Meeting | SC and invited guests |
| 19:00 | Ice Breaker | All participants | |
| Wednesday, 4th February | 09:00 - 17:00 | Meeting | All participants |
| Thursday, 5th February | 09:00 - 17:00 | Meeting | All participants |
| Friday, 6th February | 09:00 - 13:00 | Meeting / Training (tbc) | All participants |
| 14:00 - 17:00 | Training | Registered participants |
Weather and local Activities
In February it is usually mild, not warm like in summer, with cooler temperatures. Please expect average lows between ( 2°C to 10°C (35°F and 50°F) and average highs from 10°C to 18°C (50°F to 65°F).
Some local Activities recommended by our local host:
- Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art: This is a must-see, especially if you're a horse enthusiast. Their show, "How the Andalusian Horses Dance," is in an indoor arena, and the ticket includes access to the gardens and a small museum.
- Sherry Bodegas: Jerez is famous for its sherry, so visiting a bodega is a key experience, even if you do not drink alcohol. February is a good time as any to do this, but his more comfort without the summer heat.