Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. We love innovation but we can’t keep up with it on this page! 

Cyber-Operations, AI & Emerging Technologies

• AI/ML Security – LLM security, prompt injection, jailbreaks, agentic AI security, adversarial ML
• Offensive and defensive AI – AI-assisted red teaming, AI in SOCs, AI-generated malware
• Deepfakes, synthetic media detection, AI-enabled fraud
• Disinformation, influence operations, election security, hybrid warfare
• Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) migration, quantum-safe protocols, “harvest now, decrypt later”
• Applied cryptography, including PQC and confidential computing
• Blockchain, Web3, smart contract security, DeFi exploits, crypto forensics
• 0-day research, vulnerability discovery, and coordinated disclosure
• Next-gen exploits, mitigation bypasses, EDR/XDR evasion, modern OS internals
• Case studies of cybersecurity incidents and breaches

Governance, Compliance, and Business Strategy

• Legal & regulatory landscape – NIS2, DORA, CRA, AI Act, GDPR, eIDAS 2
• Business, Management & Innovation in cybersecurity
• Digital Transformation & Security Awareness
• Cyber insurance, risk quantification, board-level cyber governance
• Sovereign tech, EU cybersecurity strategy and funding instruments

Web, Software, and Infrastructure Security

• Web Application & API Security
• Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) & DevSecOps
• Cloud, Container & Kubernetes Security; serverless and multi-cloud
• Critical Infrastructure Security – SCADA/ICS, OT, energy grids, satellite, automotive, GSM/5G, rail
• Mobile Security – Android, iOS, app reverse engineering
• Software supply chain security and dependency-confusion class attacks
• Identity, IAM, and Zero Trust architectures

Hardware, Forensics, and Reverse Engineering

• Hardware hacking, fault injection, side-channel attacks, defeating “secure” hardware
• IoT and embedded device security, firmware reverse engineering and emulation
• Forensics – memory, disk (incl. SSD), network, cloud, and mobile forensics
• Malware analysis and reverse engineering
• Automotive and aerospace reverse engineering

Wireless, Communication, and Physical Security

• Radio security – NFC, WLAN, GPS/GNSS, HAM, Satellite, RFID, Bluetooth, LoRa, Zigbee, 5G
• SDR research and signal exploitation
• Drone hacking & counter-drone – UAV protocols (MAVLink), GPS spoofing, FPV systems
• Robotics security – industrial robots, autonomous systems, ROS exploitation
• Physical security – lock-picking, physical access control bypass, badging

Flight Ticket Reimbursement Conditions for Speakers

1. Pre-Approval Required
   All flights must be approved in writing by the organizing team before booking. Unauthorized bookings will not be reimbursed.

2. Travel Class
   Reimbursement is limited to economy class. Upgrades (e.g., business, premium) are not covered.

3. Maximum Reimbursement Cap

   • Intra-EU Flights: up to €500

   • Intercontinental Flights: up to €1,250

   • Exceptions only with prior written approval.

4. Booking Window
   Flights must be booked in maximum 45 days after the presentation has been accepted, unless approved otherwise. Late bookings may be reimbursed at the average market fare.

5. Direct or Reasonable Routes Only
   Only direct or shortest reasonable routes are reimbursed. Stopovers or detours for personal reasons are not covered.

6. Submission Deadline
   Reimbursement requests must be submitted within 30 days after the event, with:

   • Invoice/receipt

   • Boarding passes

   • Proof of payment

7. No-Show or Cancellation
   If the speaker cancels attendance after ticket purchase we reserve the right not to reimburse the ticket.

8. Sustainability Consideration
   For regional speakers, train or alternative transport is preferred and should be used if more sustainable and cost-effective.

9. Cost-Conscious Travel
   Since DefCamp is organised by an NGO, we kindly ask speakers to seek the most economical and sustainable travel options available