Join the largest cybersecurity conference from CEE

November 13^th-14^th
Palace of the Parliament | Bucharest, Romania

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About DefCamp

DefCamp is the premier cybersecurity conference in Central and Eastern Europe, uniting thousands of professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts since 2011. What began as a small infosec meetup has evolved into a powerhouse event that drives innovation, strengthens community ties, and advances cyber resilience across the region.

DefCamp 2025 in Bucharest raises the bar – combining technical excellence with high-impact networking to drive real results across the cybersecurity industry.

DefCamp 2025 will feature:

World-class keynotes from global cybersecurity leaders
Hands-on workshops designed to upskill teams and individuals
Live hacking competitions that showcase real-world tactics and talent
Expert-led panel discussions on mission-critical topics including AI threats and deepfakes, supply chain security, regulatory compliance, threat modeling, threat intelligence, cloud security, ransomware, cryptomining, and permission hijacking.

DefCamp is more than an event – it’s a strategic platform for organizations looking to lead in cybersecurity innovation, connect with top talent, and strengthen their presence in the Central and Eastern European market.

Why ATTEND the DefCamp conference and align with the cybersecurity leaders shaping the future?

Lead with cutting-edge cyber intelligence

Stay ahead of rapidly evolving threats with exclusive access to the latest research, threat intelligence, and strategic insights from global cybersecurity leaders.

DefCamp delivers the knowledge and foresight your organization needs to proactively defend, adapt, and lead in a high-risk digital environment.

Learn from industry-defining experts

For 14 editions, DefCamp has been the go-to platform for cybersecurity leaders to share expertise, influence strategy, and drive industry impact.

If you’re delivering results in the field, now’s your moment to lead. Submit your talk through our Call for Papers and showcase your expertise to a high-value, decision-making audience.

Build high-value strategic connections

More than a conference, DefCamp is where cybersecurity business, innovation, and community converge.

Connect with industry leaders to unlock strategic partnerships, share knowledge, and drive real impact – all within a trusted, high-value ecosystem.

Keep on hacking for good

CyberEDU is the permanent home of DefCamp Hacking Village – a secure, scalable platform for high-impact cybersecurity competitions.

Each year, we launch diverse, real-world challenges in areas like malware, AI & deepfakes, OSINT, and social engineering – designed to sharpen skills, promote strategic thinking, and showcase ethical hacking excellence.

It’s where the global infosec community competes, connects, and grows – all in the spirit of hacking for good.

Get to know the infosec rockstars you'll be learning from at DefCamp 2025!

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From Romania to the World: DefCamp fuels the future of global cybersecurity talent

DefCamp & Global Cybersecurity Camp!

DefCamp is the first European member of the Global Cybersecurity Camp (GCC), an international program focused on developing top cybersecurity talent worldwide.

This year, DefCamp continues the mission to select three Romanian students for the next GCC edition, which will take place on 2-6 March 2026, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

We aim to support young talents in Romania to advance to a more global cybersecurity community and gain exposure to cutting-edge challenges and valuable international networking opportunities that will shape their future careers.

Learn directly from the infosec rockstars you saw on stage at DefCamp! Explore the interviews, tap into their experience, and accelerate your growth.

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Sponsors & Partners

They help us make this conference possible.

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Orange Romania is part of the Orange Group, one of the largest global telecommunications operators that connects hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. With over 11 million local customers and an annual turnover exceeding 1.5 billion euros, Orange Romania connects 1 in 2 Romanians and offers an extensive range of communication solutions for both individual and corporate customers, from basic connectivity services to complete mobile, fixed internet, TV packages, and complex IT&C solutions through Orange Business.

Orange Romania is the number 1 operator in terms of network performance, and also holds nine consecutive Top Employer certifications, which confirm that Orange Romania, in addition to the remarkable products and services it offers, pays special attention to its employees and working environment. In the past 3 years Orange has launched two 5G Labs in Bucharest and Iasi, that aim to support researchers, startups and companies to test their 5G solutions in advance.

In addition, Orange is a long-term supporter of the startup ecosystem through the Orange Fab accelerator program designed to support entrepreneurs in the development of innovative products and their distribution locally and internationally.