Conference Description
What the event is about:
Cyber Journey – OWASP Italy Day 2026 is a leading Italian event focused on the future of application security. Taking place on June 17-18, 2026, at the Emerson Beach Club in Cagliari, Sardinia, the event brings together international experts, industry leaders, and practitioners to explore how cybersecurity is evolving from a technical niche to a core enterprise priority. The event aims to provide essential context on the direction of the cybersecurity industry, facilitate genuine networking, and foster community growth. Attendees can expect a blend of professional development, thought leadership, and unique seaside experiences, including outdoor social events and a gala dinner.
Subject Matter:
The main topics and themes include application security, AI security, secure coding, prompt injection in large language models, spec-driven development for AI-assisted software, mobile application security, API security, zero-trust software supply chains, and building application security programs. Technologies and discussion areas cover AI, APIs, mobile security, secure software development, and enterprise-scale security practices.
Niche:
The event operates within the Application Security (AppSec) niche, with a strong emphasis on AI security, secure software development, and emerging threats in modern application environments.
Target Audience:
The event is designed for cybersecurity professionals, application security engineers, software developers, CTOs, CISOs, security architects, DevSecOps teams, and technology leaders from enterprises, tech companies, and organizations prioritizing secure software development. Likely attendees include both technical and executive-level professionals.
Problems the Event Helps Solve:
Cyber Journey addresses challenges such as securing modern applications, managing AI-related security risks, mitigating vulnerabilities in APIs and mobile apps, implementing zero-trust supply chains, and building effective AppSec programs. It helps attendees stay ahead of evolving threats, adopt best practices, and understand the latest trends in application security.
Commercial Intent Signals:
The event is focused on education, networking, community building, thought leadership, and lead generation. There are opportunities for sponsorship, partnership, and professional development, as well as direct engagement with vendors and industry experts.
Key Messaging & Positioning:
Recurring themes include “the future of application security,” “transforming cybersecurity,” “from tech niche to enterprise priority,” “genuine dialogue and mutual growth,” and “where professional growth meets unique experiences.”
Sponsors / Vendors / Technologies Mentioned:
– Main sponsor: Seer Box
– Endorsed by: OWASP Italy, Pluribus One, and other partners
– Technologies: Snyk, AWS, Adobe, Equixly, Rocket.Chat, Relatech, Manicode Security
Format & Experience:
The event is in-person, featuring keynote talks, technical sessions, networking opportunities, workshops, and social experiences such as aperitivo, gala dinner, and live DJ sets.
Final Classification:
– Event Category: Application Security Conference
– Primary Audience: Cybersecurity and Application Security Professionals
– Primary Problem Solved: Securing modern applications and addressing emerging threats in software development
– Commercial Goal of the Event: Education, networking, community building, and lead generation
– 5 relevant keywords: Application Security, AI Security, Secure Coding, Zero-Trust, Networking