Cybersecurity Conferences in Austria

DeepSec 2025 will once again serve as a critical meeting point for cybersecurity experts from every corner of the industry. This unique conference draws a diverse mix of participants, from academic researchers and government security specialists to corporate security leaders and members of the global hacking community. Known for its openness and technical depth, DeepSec provides a rare environment where attendees can discuss vulnerabilities, defenses, and emerging threats without the filter of marketing hype. The program features in-depth presentations, interactive workshops, and networking sessions that encourage collaboration across disciplines and borders. Attendees can expect to gain insights into offensive and defensive strategies, real-world case studies, and policy discussions shaping the security landscape. With its emphasis on bridging the gap between theory and practice, DeepSec remains a trusted platform for anyone serious about understanding the complexities of modern cybersecurity.

The 15th International Conference on the Internet of Things (IoT 2025) will take place in Vienna, Austria, hosted in TU Wien’s iconic “Kuppelsaal.” This long-standing conference serves as a premier global platform for groundbreaking research and discussion on the Internet of Things and its related disciplines. It unites researchers, industry leaders, and innovators to exchange ideas that drive progress across diverse IoT verticals such as smart industry, smart cities, healthcare technology, and environmental monitoring. The event’s agenda features keynote sessions, workshops, poster presentations, and live demonstrations, all aimed at advancing the IoT landscape. Since its inception in 2008, IoT has grown into a recognized meeting ground for thought leaders who shape the direction of connected technologies. The 2025 edition will maintain its commitment to academic rigor by including a peer-reviewed research paper track, ensuring that the latest findings meet high scientific and practical standards. Attendees can expect in-depth technical discussions, opportunities for collaboration, and a stimulating environment for exploring how IoT innovations can address global challenges.

The DeepINTEL Conference is a specialized sister event to DeepSec, concentrating on the emerging field of Security Intelligence. This discipline offers a strategic understanding of cyber threats by analyzing attacker intentions, capabilities, and methods using a combination of algorithmic, statistical, and infiltration techniques. Designed to facilitate open and frank discussions, the event employs a vetting process to ensure a trusted and knowledgeable audience. Held in Vienna, Austria, the conference takes place in a four-star hotel environment that encourages close interaction among participants. Attendees benefit from a single-track program featuring focused 50-minute sessions. The event promises a highly curated experience with networking opportunities, including a pre-conference dinner, free Wi-Fi, and an exclusive atmosphere to share insights on the most sensitive topics in cybersecurity intelligence.

The IT-Security & Cyber Crime Summit West 2025 is Austria’s leading forum for cybersecurity and risk management professionals, offering a dynamic platform for CISOs, IT experts, startups, and solution providers to collaborate and explore the evolving threat landscape. Taking place across key Austrian cities, the summit emphasizes both strategic foresight and practical insights into current cyber risks, artificial intelligence applications, and ethical considerations in digital defense. Attendees will experience a diverse program featuring keynote addresses, deep-dive technical sessions, and panel discussions that tackle the pressing security topics of today and tomorrow. Beyond content, the event fosters a strong sense of community, offering opportunities for relaxed yet meaningful networking. As a space where new ideas, partnerships, and solutions are born, the summit stands out for building what it calls #FutureConnections—forward-thinking collaborations that strengthen both individual organizations and Austria’s broader cybersecurity ecosystem.

BSides Vienna 2025 brings together passionate security researchers, independent practitioners, and community members in an intimate and collaborative setting that encourages conversation and connection. Hosted at the Urania Dachsaal in Vienna, this gathering offers a refreshing alternative to larger conferences by emphasizing peer-driven talks, demos, and active exchanges in a lively but relaxed atmosphere. It honors the spirit of BSides as a “community-for-the-community” forum where innovation and meaningful discussions emerge organically. Attendees can look forward to learning from a wide array of hacker talks, workshops, and lightning presentations that reflect current challenges across network security, cryptography, web and mobile vulnerabilities, IoT, malware, and more. The format promotes spontaneous networking in the hallway track, making space for new ideas, collaborations, and insights to surface in a casual environment. The openness and accessibility of the event help ensure that emerging voices and fresh perspectives remain at the core of the cybersecurity conversation.

The HXZ.ONE IT-Security Conference [ˈhækˌzoʊn] is a unique pop-up conference aimed at bringing the topic of cybersecurity to a broader audience. Our mission is to raise awareness about cybersecurity through exciting lectures and interactive sessions, and to provide practical solutions for protecting our digital world.