Conference Description
What the event is about:
The EuskalHack Security Congress IX is a two-day, in-person cybersecurity event held in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain, on June 19-20, 2026. Organized by the non-profit Ethical Hacking Association of Euskadi, the congress aims to promote digital security culture and technical knowledge sharing among both experts and newcomers. The event features top-level presentations, hands-on workshops, hackathons, and open-space sessions, all designed to foster community, collaboration, and practical learning. The congress is intentionally kept small (approx. 200 attendees) to maximize engagement and experience, and it operates under a not-for-profit, privacy-respecting philosophy. It also includes the EuskalHack Cybersecurity Award, recognizing significant contributions to the cybersecurity community.
Subject Matter:
Main topics include AI security, insider threats, hardware hacking, Windows kernel exploitation, cybercrime response, cloud-connected ATMs, radar building with IoT, firmware vulnerability analysis, Wi-Fi enterprise network attacks, advanced threat detection, OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, post-quantum cryptography, deepfakes, industrial wireless security, and Active Directory in Linux environments. Workshops cover chatbot pentesting, Wi-Fi hacking, SOC threat detection, and application security.
Niche:
The event operates within the niche of technical cybersecurity, with a strong focus on ethical hacking, penetration testing, threat detection, vulnerability research, and security operations.
Target Audience:
The congress is designed for cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, penetration testers, SOC analysts, security researchers, IT security managers, students, and enthusiasts. Likely attendees include technical staff from IT/security departments, consultants, academics, and members of the cybersecurity community, ranging from entry-level to senior professionals and decision-makers.
Problems the Event Helps Solve:
The event addresses challenges such as staying updated on emerging threats and technologies, practical skills development, vulnerability identification and mitigation, incident response, regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration within the cybersecurity community.
Commercial Intent Signals:
The congress emphasizes education, networking, community building, and thought leadership. There is no focus on procurement or aggressive product marketing; instead, the event is not-for-profit, privacy-conscious, and sponsor-supported, with opportunities for lead generation and recruitment implied through networking.
Key Messaging & Positioning:
Recurring themes include “originality and contribution to the community,” “unique environment,” “reduced by choice,” “participation and collaboration,” “your attendance, your rules” (privacy), and “not-for-profit.” The event positions itself as the most important technical security congress in the Basque Country.
Sponsors / Vendors / Technologies Mentioned:
Notable sponsors include Ciberseguridad.eus, EUNEIZ, Universidad Pública de Navarra (Cátedra de Ciberseguridad), Palo Alto Networks, Vicomtech, Ayesa, Ziur, Tarlogic, Minsait, Fomento San Sebastián, SecureIT, Jakincode, Advens, PERS, Cibersare, Centro SEIM, and ESET. Technologies referenced include AWS, ESP32, OWASP Top 10, and post-quantum cryptography.
Format & Experience:
The event is in-person, technical, workshop-led, and hands-on, with presentations, hackathons, open-space sessions, and networking opportunities.
Final Classification:
– Event Category: Technical Cybersecurity Conference
– Primary Audience: Cybersecurity professionals, ethical hackers, and technical IT staff
– Primary Problem Solved: Keeping pace with evolving threats and practical security skills development
– Commercial Goal of the Event: Education, networking, and community building
– 5 relevant keywords: cybersecurity, ethical hacking, penetration testing, threat detection, vulnerability research