Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Two-day community-driven cybersecurity event featuring workshops and presentations
- Tenth edition of Munich’s independent security conference
- Designed for security professionals, researchers, engineers, students and enthusiasts
- Workshop day at Hochschule München and conference day at The Westin Grand Munich
About BSides Munich 2026
BSides Munich 2026 marks the tenth edition of this independently organized computer security event in Germany. The conference brings together local and internationally recognized cybersecurity experts for two days of technical content and community engagement.
The format splits across two venues: a dedicated workshop day at Hochschule München followed by a conference day at The Westin Grand Munich. Previous editions have delivered substantial technical programmes, with the 2025 event featuring 22 presentations, 12 workshops and 40 hours of security content.
Technical Focus
BSides Munich covers a broad range of computer security and information security subjects. Sessions address technical skills development, security research and practical defense strategies. The hands-on workshop format allows participants to develop practical capabilities alongside the presentation programme.
Who Should Attend
The event serves security analysts, penetration testers, security engineers, CISOs, IT managers and developers. Attendees represent technology, finance, academia and government sectors, with experience levels ranging from students and entry-level professionals to senior practitioners. The conference emphasizes active participation, with opportunities for attendees to contribute talks, workshops or challenges.