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BSides Chișinău 2026

October 30, 2026 · CYBERCOR Chisinau

BSides Chisinau returns for its second edition, a full-day conference bringing together cybersecurity professionals, students and leaders for talks, workshops and community networking. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive and harassment-free environment for all participants.

The full programme and speakers will be announced here. If you would like to speak, or your company would like to back the event, the open calls are the place to start.

Call for Speakers

Call for Sponsors

About BSides

Building Moldova's cybersecurity future, together

You do not need a job title, a certification or ten years of experience to belong here. BSides was started by people who were turned away from another conference, and it kept the habit: the room is open, beginner questions are welcome, and the person who wrote the tool is usually standing next to you at the coffee break.

Why it matters

Once a year we bring people who work at the sharp end of security to Chișinău and put them in the same room as the students and engineers who will be running this country's defences in ten years. That is the whole point of the day.

Security BSides is a global movement of independent, non-commercial security conferences. Every one of them is built by local volunteers, and this one is ours.

On the day

What a day here looks like

Talks with the details left in

Real incidents, real research, real failures, including the parts that did not work. Every speaker comes through an open call. Nobody buys a slot on that stage.

Hands on the keyboard

Workshops and labs where you run the tools yourself instead of watching a slide about them. Bring a laptop and you will use it.

The hallway track

Half the reason people come is the conversation between sessions. Speakers stay for the whole day, and nobody here minds being asked something basic.

2025

Last year in Chișinău

The first edition brought 9 speakers to Cybercor from 3 countries. In the room: CYBERCOR, Agenția pentru Securitate Cibernetică, Moldova's e-Governance Agency, Bitdefender, CrowdStrike and InfoGuard.

9speakers

10sessions

10partners

1full day

See the 2025 edition

Stephan Berger
Cristian Cornea
Vitalie Eșanu
Artur Reaboi
Cătălina Iosub
Alexandru-Bogdan Miron
Ionuț Baltariu
Mihai Tutulan
Alexey Shulenkov

Good to know

FAQ - BSides Chisinau 2026

1. When and where will BSides Chisinau 2026 take place?

The second edition takes place on October 30, 2026, at CYBERCOR in Chișinău. The date and the venue are confirmed; the programme is not announced yet.

2. How do I attend?

Attending is free. We do not sell tickets. Registration opens closer to the event, and we will publish it on this page and announce it on our social channels. Nothing to do for now beyond putting the date in your calendar.

3. What language will the talks be in?

Sessions are held in English or in Romanian. Both are accepted in the call for speakers, so submit in whichever language you are more comfortable presenting in.

4. What is BSides and how is it different?

BSides is a global series of community-driven cybersecurity events. Unlike commercial conferences, it's non-profit, meaning all proceeds are reinvested into organizing the event. It's volunteer-led and focused on open knowledge-sharing and inclusion. BSides Chisinau brought the format to Moldova for the first time in 2025.

5. Can I speak at BSides Chisinau 2026?

Yes, and the call for speakers is open now. Use the Call for Speakers form in the menu, or write to info@bsideschisinau.com if you would rather talk the idea through first. Every proposal is read by the organisers. You do not need to be a known name or to have spoken before: research, war stories from the field, tooling, defensive work and first-time talks are all welcome, in English or in Romanian.

6. Can my company sponsor the event?

Yes. The Call for Sponsors in the menu describes the levels of involvement and starts the conversation. One thing to know up front: sponsorship does not buy stage time. BSides rules are clear that speaking slots are not for sale, so a sponsor who wants to present submits to the call for speakers like everyone else, and is judged on the same terms.

7. Do I need cybersecurity experience to attend?

Not at all. BSides Chisinau is open to everyone: students, early-career professionals, researchers, policymakers and experienced professionals. Whether you're just beginning your cybersecurity journey or you're a seasoned expert, you'll find valuable content and a welcoming community tailored to your level.

8. Is BSides Chisinau the right event for me?

If you are interested in cybersecurity, work in technology, education, public policy or critical infrastructure, or if you simply want to better understand today's digital challenges, then this event is for you. It is designed by the community, with a strong focus on openness, inclusion and real-world impact.

9. What can I expect on the day?

A full day of technical talks, live demos, hands-on learning and networking, in a friendly and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. The agenda for this edition will be published on this page as soon as the programme is set. The 2025 edition gives a fair idea of the shape of the day.

10. Will there be a CTF?

Yes. There will be a Capture the Flag at this edition. The format, the difficulty and how to enter will be published here once they are settled.

11. Will I be able to meet the speakers?

Definitely. BSides encourages open dialogue. Speakers will be available before and after their sessions, during breaks and at the networking reception. The event is designed to remove barriers between participants and experts.

12. Should I bring a laptop?

We recommend it if you want to follow along with hands-on sessions, take part in the CTF or simply take notes. Wi-Fi and power will be available throughout the venue. Once the agenda is published it will say which sessions are hands-on.

13. Can I get a certificate of participation?

Yes, on request. Ask one of the organisers at the event, or write to info@bsideschisinau.com afterwards, and we will issue one.

14. What happened at the first edition?

The inaugural edition ran on October 31, 2025, with nine speakers, ten sessions and ten partners. The whole thing stays online: agenda, speakers and partners, exactly as published. See the 2025 edition.

15. Is there a code of conduct?

Yes, and it applies to everyone: participants, speakers, sponsors and organisers alike. We are committed to a respectful, inclusive and harassment-free event, and we act on reports. Please read the Code of Conduct before attending.