Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Full-day OSINT conference in Zürich covering investigative techniques, digital forensics and financial crime detection
- Sessions address infostealer log analysis, DNS investigation, disinformation campaigns and missing persons cases
- Designed for OSINT analysts, cyber investigators, threat intelligence professionals, law enforcement and journalists
- Technologies discussed include geolocation analysis, facial recognition, social media monitoring and DNS/RDAP data
About OSCON ’26
OSCON ’26 is the second edition of Switzerland’s Open Source Intelligence Conference, taking place on 30 October 2026 at Volkshaus Zürich. The in-person event brings together internationally recognised OSINT practitioners for a day of presentations, case studies and practical demonstrations focused on real-world investigative techniques.
Investigative Techniques and Applications
The conference programme covers analytical methods for open source investigations, with particular attention to critical thinking and attention to detail in digital research. Speakers will present techniques for using infostealer logs as intelligence sources, applying DNS and domain analysis to cybercrime detection, and integrating digital forensics with OSINT methodologies. Case studies address financial crime detection, anti-money laundering investigations, missing persons cases and coordinated disinformation campaigns.
Technical methods under discussion include AI-assisted translation, facial recognition, geolocation analysis and social media monitoring, alongside DNS/RDAP data analysis for tracking malicious infrastructure.
Who Should Attend
The event is designed for professionals working in open source intelligence, digital forensics and cyber investigations. This includes OSINT analysts, fraud investigators, threat intelligence specialists, digital forensic examiners and intelligence officers. Attendees typically come from private sector security teams, law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, NGOs and investigative journalism organisations. The conference provides opportunities to connect with leading practitioners and peers working across these disciplines.