DefCamp 2025

Date:13/11/2025 9:00 am
Location:Palace of Parliament, Bucharest

Start the countdown and save the date. DefCamp 2025 is officially happening!

We’re returning this November with our 15th edition, and it’s set to be our most ambitious yet. Held once again at the iconic Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, this year’s conference will bring together global cybersecurity experts, forward-thinking leaders, and passionate professionals for two days of high-impact learning, connection, and innovation.

DefCamp is the leading cybersecurity conference in Central and Eastern Europe, a space where cutting-edge research meets real-world challenges, and where the community comes together to push the boundaries of what’s possible in infosec.

Whether you’ve been part of the journey since the early days or you’re planning your first experience, this edition is designed to raise the bar with bold conversations and hands-on experiences that truly matter.

Join us as we shape the future of cybersecurity.

Why attend DefCamp 2025?

DefCamp brings together hundreds of cybersecurity professionals, researchers, and decision-makers from across the globe. The 2025 edition will explore innovative solutions, critical challenges, and business-driven cybersecurity strategies shaping the future of the industry.

Whether you’re here to learn, connect, recruit, showcase tools, or compete, DefCamp is the place to be.

Explore the highlights of DefCamp 2025 

C-level panel discussions with decision makers:
Discuss trends and pressing issues through panels that bridge technical expertise and strategic insight:

  • Deepfakes & vibe hacking: the next frontier of social engineering 
  • Quantum‑aafe cryptography: preparing for post‑quantum realities 
  • Zero trust & identity‑first security architectures 
  • Supply‑chain and infrastructure resilience in the current landscape 
  • Securing the sky: cyber defense for aerospace and defense systems 
  • Breaking the chain: securing global logistics and connected supply networks 
  • Public systems, private threats: cyber defense strategies for governments 
  • Cyber resilience in financial services: staying ahead of threats in 2025 
  • Protecting patient data: cybersecurity challenges in connected healthcare 
  • Securing the backbone: cyber defense for critical infrastructure in the age of AI threats
  • Building the future: entrepreneurship in cybersecurity

Want to speak or join a panel? Drop us a message and let’s talk!

Technical tracks

Attendees can explore and exchange ideas in areas such as:

  • Web, software & infrastructure security
  • Governance, compliance & strategy
  • Cyber-operations, AI & emerging technologies
  • Hardware, forensics & reverse engineering
  • Wireless, communication & physical security

Hacking Village: cybersecurity competitions and activities

Want to recruit top talent, test your tools, or run engaging challenges? The Hacking Village is your playground to:

  • organize a competition
  • showcase your cybersecurity solutions
  • attract and evaluate skilled participants in action

Want in? Reach out and let’s build it together.

Put your brand at the heart of cybersecurity!

Looking to connect with the cybersecurity world’s brightest minds?

Here’s what you get as a DefCamp partner:

  • Access to 2,000+ cybersecurity experts from 50+ countries
  • Connect with C-level leaders and decision-makers
  • Recruit top talent, juniors to senior specialists
  • Test and present your solutions to 700+ organizations
  • Take the mic and speak alongside global cybersecurity leaders

Become a partner today!

 

Ready to join the action at DefCamp 2025?

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, DefCamp is the place to:

  • Learn from top experts

  • Compete in technical challenges

  • Discover the latest tools and solutions

  • Build meaningful connections in the cybersecurity community

Secure your ticket now!

Members of the British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce benefit from a 15% discount. Claim your discounted ticket here.

For more details about topics, activities, competitions, and registration, visit the official DefCamp website or reach out: contact@defcamp.ro