Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Specialized conference for OpenSSL maintainers, security engineers, compliance officers and cryptography professionals
- Focus on FIPS 140-3 validation, post-quantum cryptography readiness and crypto-agility
- Addresses modernization of cryptographic infrastructure and extended support for legacy OpenSSL deployments
- In-person event held at the Diplomat Hotel in Prague featuring talks and networking
About the Event
OpenSSL Conference 2026 convenes the community responsible for building, maintaining and deploying one of the most widely used cryptographic libraries in software development. The conference brings together OpenSSL maintainers, engineers, security leaders, researchers and standards experts to examine the current state and future direction of open-source cryptography.
The event provides a platform for knowledge sharing and collaboration among professionals working with cryptographic technologies. SafeLogic participates as a sponsor, presenting its work on validated cryptography solutions that maintain OpenSSL compatibility.
Cryptographic Compliance and Post-Quantum Readiness
A central theme of the conference is FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography for OpenSSL-based applications. Organizations operating in regulated environments or serving government clients must demonstrate that their cryptographic implementations meet federal validation standards. The conference addresses practical approaches to achieving and maintaining this compliance.
Post-quantum cryptography represents another significant focus area. As quantum computing advances, current cryptographic algorithms face potential vulnerabilities. The conference examines PQC readiness strategies and the concept of crypto-agility, which enables organizations to transition between cryptographic algorithms without extensive infrastructure changes.
Legacy Support and Cryptographic Governance
Many organizations continue to operate systems built on older OpenSSL versions. The conference covers extended support options for legacy deployments, addressing the challenge of maintaining security in environments where immediate upgrades are not feasible.
Cryptographic visibility and governance in enterprise environments also features in the programme. This encompasses the ability to inventory, monitor and manage cryptographic assets across complex infrastructure, a prerequisite for both compliance and effective security management.
Who Should Attend
The conference serves security architects designing cryptographic implementations, software engineers integrating OpenSSL into applications, and compliance officers responsible for meeting validation requirements. Technology leaders evaluating their organization’s cryptographic posture and researchers working on cryptographic standards will also find relevant content. The event is particularly suited to professionals from software vendors, enterprises and organizations with critical cryptographic infrastructure requirements.