The full spectrum of the IT industry converges here—a unique platform where you can address core audiences, professional organizations, and the hacker community all at once. Young talent, veterans, and emerging risks await! The ranks are forming, the defenses are being set. Together, we stand firm!

We're firing on all cylinders: spread across 5,300 m2, the 2026 ITBN fleet launches with its most comprehensive professional program, diverse presentations, and record-breaking attendance to date. There is room on board for everyone committed to cyber defense, mitigating AI risks, protecting cyber sovereignty, and securing our supply chains. Space and a voice are also reserved for those who join as volunteers, contributing their hard work to the cause.

Stand at the forefront of the industry—be part of the GRAND REVIEW!

...who have been with us from the start or for many years:

...and many others who have joined since 2005.

= Sentinels: CISO, CTO, auditor, risk manager, IT security engineer, sysadmin, IT professional, SOC analyst, security architect, DevSecOps engineer, educator, researcher

= OT, Blue, Red, Purple team, incident responder, forensics analyst, pentester, developer

= business, economy, CxO, social sciences, HR, marketing, security-conscious enthusiast, legal professional

= Vendor, Manufacturer, Service Provider, Consultant

Take the lead in the industry—the opportunity is in your hands: the entire supply chain of the security and IT industry converges here, allowing you to address diverse target groups simultaneously.

"2026 is the year of hope for change. A political and economic turning point for the Western world, a period of conflict and resolution. Not everyone hopes for the same future, but one thing unites us: the desire for protection.

This year is about the resilience of individuals and organizations. In cybersecurity, this has long been a collective term. Flexibility, adaptability, and resistance are all part of it, as is our ability to respond in an organized manner to threats across the entire supply chain.

This also involves understanding how the map of threats and risks is evolving, what answers we can provide to new challenges (e.g., AI, NIS2, OT, Fraud, EU), and whether we have accurately assessed the proximity and strength of the enemy.

This can only be done together, in a coordinated and organized way. There is no longer room for industry silos, entrenched positions, superficial solutions, or unilateral decisions.

That is why ITBN is also returning to its roots. In 2026, we are calling together all industrial, professional, scientific, and social players in the hope of great change. Young people and career starters, companies seeking new or emerging markets, large and small enterprises, international and local manufacturers, distributors, consultants and service providers, professional, educational, and government organizations, pros, seniors, veterans, and concerned civilians. In short, everyone. Just like back in 2005!

On the deck of ITBN's new battleship, the Bálna, on September 24th, we can be together again!

We have already issued the command: “Young and Vets, hAil the threats!”—so the time has come. Young talent, veterans, and risks await! The ranks are forming, the defenses are being set. Together, we stand firm!

We're firing on all cylinders: spread across 5,300 m2, the 2026 ITBN fleet launches with its most comprehensive professional program, diverse presentations, and record-breaking attendance to date. There is room on board for everyone, committed to cyber defense, mitigating AI risks, protecting cyber sovereignty, and securing our supply chains. Space and a voice are also reserved for those who join as volunteers, contributing their hard work to the cause.

At the end of the day, we celebrate victory, tap the kegs, and look toward 2027 from the captain's bridge with our economic and professional analysts at the ship's gala!

Young and Vets, hAil the threats!"

Arthur Keleti

Cyber-Secret Futurist
Founder and Lead Organizer of ITBN CONF-EXPO