Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Free, vendor-neutral application security conference covering OWASP projects, the OWASP Top 10, and secure coding practices
- Two-day format with a conference day (November 26) and hands-on training day (November 27) in Utrecht, The Netherlands
- Practical focus on integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and leveraging open-source tools such as ZAP, Dependency-Check, and CycloneDX
- Designed for developers, security professionals, DevOps engineers, and IT leaders from corporate, public sector, and educational organizations
About OWASP Benelux Days 2026
OWASP Benelux Days 2026 is an annual conference organized by the OWASP Foundation, a global non-profit dedicated to improving software security. The event offers talks, workshops, and hands-on training sessions alongside Capture The Flag competitions and social events. The conference day is free to attend, while the training day carries a nominal fee to maintain accessibility.
Application Security Topics
Sessions address core application security challenges, including the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, secure software development practices, and methods for embedding security into CI/CD pipelines. Attendees can explore OWASP’s open-source tooling, with coverage of ZAP for dynamic application security testing, Dependency-Check for identifying vulnerable components, and CycloneDX for software bill of materials generation.
Who Should Attend
The event serves professionals involved in building and securing software. Relevant roles include Application Security Engineers, Software Developers, Security Analysts, DevOps Engineers, CISOs, and IT Managers. Organizations seeking to address insecure development practices, improve security awareness, or adopt open-source security tools will find practical guidance applicable to their workflows.
Sponsors
Diamond sponsors for 2026 include Endor Labs and Thales Group. Platinum sponsors are Aikido, ArmorCode, Cert2Connect, Semgrep, and SonarSource.