Celebrating 20 years of Poland’s most legendary cybersecurity conference

What a celebration! CONFidence 2025 marked the 20th anniversary and the 25th edition of Poland’s most iconic cybersecurity conference. Nearly 2000 cybersecurity professionals from around the globe gathered in Kraków on 2-3 June to share knowledge and strengthen the community that has grown around this legendary event.

A special edition of CONFidence

CONFidence always has been more than just another conference, and this time it was a milestone moment for the Polish cybersecurity scene. Over two dynamic days, attendees experienced a varied program including:

• 50 expert-led lectures covering everything from the evolution of malware to secure AI deployment
• 8 hands-on workshops offering deep technical insights
• The inaugural Exec Track, which was tailored specifically for C-level leaders managing cyber threats
• The Community Corner, buzzing with networking and community-driven initiatives
• An exciting Flag Hunt challenge that tested participants’ hacker skills
• And the After Party with Va Bank IT contest, turning it into a true celebration

Building bridges across the industry

CONFidence remains a crucial platform for connecting professionals across the cybersecurity ecosystem. As Jorge Martin Jarrin Zak reflected:

“Conferences like CONFidence are key. I believe it’s important because, first of all, you do networking, you meet specialists. You learn about people implementing the technology hands-on across different domains – from C-level executives like the CEO, CFO, to trade analysts and also business analysts in project implementation, as well as the whole software development life cycle.”

This diversity of perspectives is a strength of CONFidence. The conference effectively combines technical depth with business strategy, fostering new partnerships and collaborations.

Networking at the core

Many attendees value CONFidence for its outstanding networking atmosphere. Being a local event with an international audience, it offers one of the best environments for making valuable connections. As Or Yair noted:

“I really like CONFidence because it feels like a local conference that gives you one of the best networking environments. The technical knowledge is great, while the conference is not like one of the biggest international conferences. That’s also a very big plus.”

Excellence in content and community

The quality of presentations was consistently highlighted. The conference gathers a broad range of industry professionals, promoting meaningful discussions. Kai Iyer shared his excitement:

“This is my first time in Europe talking about cybersecurity. […] I loved all those questions and the energy from the audience as well. Definitely looking forward to coming here next year as well.”

CONFidence: leading cybersecurity in Poland

As the longest-running cybersecurity conference in Poland, CONFidence continues to set the standard for quality and community. Michał Sajdak summarized it perfectly:

“First of all, it’s probably the oldest conference with the longest history in Poland. High-quality presentations, lots of people from the industry – that’s the most important thing to me. Lots of people, lots of great conversations, reconnecting, new connections, and CONFidence lead in that.”

Looking ahead to CONFidence 2026

CONFidence 2025 marked a significant milestone, not just for its duration, but for the dynamic community it creates – bringing together business leaders, technical experts, and enthusiastic professionals to shape the future of cybersecurity in Poland and beyond.

The journey doesn’t end here. The next edition of CONFidence is already scheduled for 25-26 May 2026. Early Bird tickets are open – don’t miss your chance to be part of the next chapter in the cybersecurity community building!