Speak at CONFidence 2026
Is cybersecurity your passion? Do you work on the offensive or defensive side – or somewhere in between? Present your latest research, analysis, real-world case study, or hard-earned lessons at CONFidence 2026, one of the leading cybersecurity conferences in Central Europe.
CONFidence is known for its strong technical focus, practical relevance, and experienced audience. In 2026, we are refining our Call for Papers to raise the bar for content quality and clarity of scope. You will have the opportunity to deliver a technical lecture on a large stage in front of 2000+ international security professionals, including practitioners, researchers, and decision-makers.
CALL FOR PAPERS DEADLINE: 15 MARCH 2026
Go directly to the Call For Papers Form
CONFERENCE TRACKS
To better reflect the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, CONFidence 2026 is organized around clear theme tracks. Each track has a distinct audience, scope, and level of expectation. During submission, speakers should select the track that best matches their proposal.
Offense
Offensive security, attack techniques, and red teaming
The Offense Track focuses on breaking systems, processes, and assumptions through practical and validated attack techniques. Submissions may cover advanced exploitation and vulnerability research, red teaming, attack chains, bypassing modern defenses, cloud security controls, and lessons learned from real-world offensive operations. Lectures should be technical, experience-driven, and based on real research or operational work.
Defense
System defense, detection, and cybersecurity engineering
The Defense Track is dedicated to protecting systems at scale and improving real-world defensive capabilities. Lectures may address threat hunting, incident response, defensive architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments, SOC operations and automation, and lessons learned from real incidents. Talks should provide defensive insight based on real deployments, incidents, or operational experience.
Future Tech
Emerging technologies with practical security impact
Future Tech focuses on technologies that are emerging now, evolving rapidly, and expected to have a significant impact on cybersecurity in the coming years. This track is explicitly technical and practical, not speculative or futuristic. Topics may include AI and LLMs, post-quantum cryptography and cryptographic transitions, new platforms and protocols, as well as frameworks and security models for emerging ecosystems. Submissions should clearly explain what works today, what fails today, and what security practitioners need to understand now to prepare for the near future.
INVITE ONLY – Exec Track
Security Leadership, Decision-Making, and Accountability
This invite-only track is designed for those who directly shape security outcomes through real-world decisions. Speakers and participants are selected based on demonstrated impact, and the track focuses on strategic security decisions, case studies from real organizations, and key lessons learned.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CASE STUDIES AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
A GREAT SPEAKING OPPORTUNITY
As a CONFidence speaker, you will:
- Network with experienced IT security professionals
- Socialize during the After Party and the speakers’ dinner
- Connect and start new projects with accomplished experts
SPEAKERS’ BENEFITS
We recognize the time and effort required to prepare a high-quality presentation. As a speaker, you will receive:
- Free conference entry
- Ticket discounts for friends or coworkers
- Coverage of travel expenses up to 1000 PLN
(If your costs exceed this amount, please contact us – alternative arrangements may be possible.)
HOW TO APPLY?
Complete the Call for Papers form below. After submitting, you will receive an email confirmation.
Submissions may be solo or co-presented; however, solo lectures are strongly preferred.
The CONFidence Program Committee will review all proposals.
Selected speakers will be notified after the evaluation process ends.
