Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- OSINTCon is a virtual conference series focused on open-source intelligence, investigations and analysis for security professionals, journalists, law enforcement and researchers.
- Three editions (Summer 2025, Winter 2025, Summer 2026) have featured more than 30 speakers from over 10 countries, with reported attendance exceeding 10,000.
- The community is transitioning to OSINT Collective, with the next event scheduled for 29 November 2026 as a free, beginner-friendly gathering.
- Presentations emphasise practical workflows, real-world case studies and vendor-neutral content without sales pitches.
About OSINTCon and OSINTverse
OSINTCon is the principal conference series within OSINTverse, an open-source intelligence ecosystem that combines investigation technology, educational resources and community events. The virtual conference has run three editions to date, delivering over 20 hours of content across Summer 2025, Winter 2025 and Summer 2026. Recordings and presentation materials from previous editions remain accessible through the OSINTverse platform.
The programme centres on practical OSINT methodologies, featuring real-world case studies and specialist presentations from practitioners. Speakers have included intelligence and threat intelligence professionals from organisations such as Blackdot Solutions and North Country Intel, alongside independent OSINT researchers and specialists representing more than 10 countries.
OSINT Collective: The Next Chapter
The event community is evolving into OSINT Collective, with the next gathering scheduled for 29 November 2026. This edition is positioned as a free, beginner-friendly and vendor-neutral event. The programme will feature eight practitioner-led presentations, maintaining the series’ commitment to educational content without commercial pitches.
The Broader OSINTverse Ecosystem
Beyond its conference series, OSINTverse operates an investigation platform that aggregates multiple OSINT data sources and investigation capabilities. The ecosystem includes GraphIn for link analysis, API access for integration with existing workflows, educational resources, practical OSINT guides and the OSINT Hub publication. This combination of tools and learning materials supports practitioners conducting open-source intelligence and online investigations.
Who Should Attend
OSINTCon and OSINT Collective events are designed for cybersecurity and threat intelligence professionals, investigators, journalists, law enforcement analysts, corporate risk teams and researchers. The beginner-friendly positioning of the upcoming OSINT Collective event makes it accessible to those newer to open-source intelligence, while the practitioner-led format ensures relevance for experienced professionals seeking practical techniques and case studies.