Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Invite-only conference marking 20 years of bringing together threat intelligence professionals, law enforcement, and policymakers
- Hosted at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France by Team Cymru
- Focuses on actionable intelligence sharing under strict TLP:RED protocols
- Addresses cross-border cybercrime collaboration between public and private sectors
- Free attendance for vetted applicants from the defender community
About the Event
The Underground Economy 2027 (UE27) marks the 20th anniversary of this closed-door gathering for the global threat intelligence community. Presented by Team Cymru and held at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, the conference brings together cybersecurity analysts, threat intelligence practitioners, law enforcement officers, and policymakers in a vetted environment designed for candid operational discussions.
The event operates under TLP:RED information-sharing protocols, enabling attendees to discuss sensitive intelligence and strategies that would not be appropriate for public forums. Sessions are analyst-led and emphasize taking action on threats rather than theoretical discussion.
Core Topics
UE27 covers cybercrime, threat intelligence operations, law enforcement collaboration, geopolitics, national security, and operational security challenges. The programme examines real-world threats and the intersection of cybersecurity with international law and policy, with particular attention to intelligence sharing across borders and sectors.
Bridging Public and Private Sector Intelligence
A central challenge the conference addresses is the operational divide between law enforcement agencies and private sector security teams. By creating a trusted environment with strict vetting, UE27 facilitates the kind of intelligence exchange that helps both groups develop actionable strategies against cybercriminal operations.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets SOC analysts, crime intelligence analysts, CISOs, CTOs, heads of threat intelligence, and government cyber officials. Attendees typically represent law enforcement agencies, cybersecurity firms, intelligence organizations, and policy-making bodies involved in combating global cybercrime.