Cybersecurity is no longer a niche conversation happening behind closed doors – it has become a defining pillar of economic resilience, national security, business continuity, and digital trust.
Europe’s cybersecurity ecosystem is facing a defining moment. Organizations are navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape shaped by ransomware, supply-chain attacks, state-aligned threat actors, and the rise of AI-enabled offensive capabilities. At the same time, new regulatory frameworks such as NIS2, DORA, and the Cyber Resilience Act are raising expectations for resilience, accountability, and security by design across industries. As cybersecurity becomes a boardroom priority and a cornerstone of digital trust, the need for meaningful dialogue, knowledge sharing, and cross-sector collaboration has never been greater. DefCamp remains committed to facilitating these conversations and bringing together the people shaping the future of cybersecurity in Europe.
At the same time, the region faces an urgent need for stronger collaboration between researchers, enterprises, public institutions, startups, and the wider security community.
This is why DefCamp 2026 is officially ON.
For over a decade, DefCamp has been committed to creating a platform where the cybersecurity ecosystem can come together to exchange knowledge, challenge assumptions, showcase research, and facilitate the conversations that help advance cybersecurity maturity across Central & Eastern Europe and beyond.
This year, we continue that mission with a new edition focused on innovation, resilience, collaboration, and of course practical security impact.
DefCamp 2026 Tickets are now available - alongside a fresh drop for the DefCamp Community
DefCamp 2026 is officially open and the first tickets are now available for one of the largest cybersecurity gatherings in Central & Eastern Europe.
Since 2011, DefCamp has brought together thousands of participants from across Europe and beyond – including security engineers, CISOs, ethical hackers, SOC teams, founders, researchers, developers, students, policy experts, and technology leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity.
Built as a bridge between technical communities and industry decision-makers, DefCamp creates the environment where research gains visibility, partnerships take shape, and conversations turn into action for the cybersecurity ecosystem.
From technical deep dives and live demos to strategic panels, workshops, competitions, and networking experiences, DefCamp continues to be a key meeting point for the people driving cybersecurity innovation across the region.
A new DefCamp merch drop is also part of this year’s edition.
You asked, we listened – and for the first time, DefCamp merch becomes part of the experience.
Following the feedback and excitement received from the community over the years, we’re launching an official DefCamp merch collection inspired by hacker culture, cybersecurity research, and the spirit of the community that has shaped DefCamp since 2011.
The first drop includes a limited number of pieces with traditional DefCamp visuals and premium quality, available directly when purchasing your DefCamp ticket. Additional releases and surprises will be unveiled throughout the following weeks.
Call for Papers is Open!
As cybersecurity continues to evolve at unprecedented speed, independent research and community-driven knowledge sharing are more important than ever.
We invite researchers, practitioners, and innovators from across the industry to submit talks, technical presentations, case studies, and original research covering topics such as:
- Offensive & defensive security
- AI & cybersecurity
- Cloud security
- Threat intelligence
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Malware analysis
- Incident response
- Hardware & IoT security
- Privacy & digital rights
- Application security
- Emerging attack vectors
- Security operations & resilience
DefCamp has always been built around the idea that impactful research deserves visibility and that strong communities are created through open exchange and collaboration.
Your research deserves to be seen!
Share your work with one of Europe’s most engaged cybersecurity communities and join the conversations shaping the future of the industry.
Why companies partner with DefCamp - and keep coming back
As cybersecurity becomes a board-level priority across Europe, organizations are increasingly looking for authentic ways to engage with the security ecosystem.
DefCamp offers companies the opportunity to connect directly with one of the most active and technically engaged cybersecurity communities in the region.
Every edition brings together:
- Security professionals and researchers
- Enterprise leaders, decision makers and CISOs
- Government representatives and policymakers
- Technology companies and startups
- Investors and ecosystem builders
- Academic institutions and emerging talent
For partners, DefCamp creates opportunities to:
- Build visibility and credibility within the cybersecurity ecosystem
- Engage directly with technical audiences
- Recruit highly skilled talent
- Support security education and research
- Launch products and initiatives
- Facilitate strategic conversations and partnerships
- Generate high-quality leads and connect with cybersecurity decision-makers
- Increase brand awareness among enterprise and technical communities
- Position your company as a trusted voice in cybersecurity innovation
- Build long-term relationships with customers, partners, and industry leaders
- Showcase technologies and solutions through direct community engagement
- Connect with companies actively investing in cybersecurity transformation
More importantly, partnering with DefCamp means contributing to the advancement of cybersecurity knowledge, collaboration, and resilience across the region.
DefCamp’s mission continues
The cybersecurity challenges Europe faces today cannot be solved in isolation.
They require stronger collaboration between public and private sectors, more support for independent research, better security education, and communities capable of sharing knowledge openly and responsibly.
DefCamp remains committed to facilitating these conversations and helping strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem through technical excellence, community engagement, and cross-industry collaboration.
Join us in Bucharest for another year of research, innovation, collaboration, and the conversations that matter for the future of cybersecurity in Europe.