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About OFFZONE_
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what is OFFZONE?
OFFZONE is an international conference on practical cybersecurity. It brings together security specialists, developers, engineers, researchers, lecturers, and students from Russia and abroad.
Participants share their knowledge and experience: they deliver presentations and engage in networking. The conference focuses exceptionally on technical content.
There're also loads of fun activities to clear your head and relax. You can even get a tattoo if you decide to capture the event in eternity
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who would be interested in the conference?
OFFZONE is primarily designed for techies who want to upskill, exchange experiences, and talk to legendary experts in an informal setting.
The conference will also be of interest to companies looking for ways to recruit top talent, organize marketing activities, or present cybersecurity solutions
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what was OFFZONE 2025 like?
In 2025, the event was attended by more than 2,500 people. The two days were rich in content: over 120 speakers covered 98 topics, including application security, real‑world attacks and threats, AI/ML in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, best practices from engineers and researchers, and more.
The Main track featured in‑depth analysis of the industry’s trends and developments while the Fast track encompassed short and succinct presentations. AppSec.Zone was a space for sharing experience in secure architecture design, process creation, and feature integration. AntiFraud.Zone focused on the latest adversary tools and techniques. AI.Zone speakers explored the use of AI/ML in corporate environments and beyond while Threat.Zone offered the latest insights into threats and cyberattacks in Russia. The Community track included talks on CTFs, bug bounty, Web3, OSINT, hardware security, as well as blue team and red team know‑how.
Also, the visitors could explore extra activities at Craft.Zone, which was all about customizing badges with funky add‑ons, and Tattoo.Zone, which offered body customization with a selection of tattoos done by professional artists. Partner events included quizzes and competitions. The participants could also ride a bull or chill with a hookah and a can of craft beer.
See previous OFFZONE events in our Archive
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when and where will offzone 2026 take place?
August 20 and 21, GOERLO in Moscow: 40 Bolshaya Pochtovaya St., Bld. 7
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when can I see the OFFZONE 2026 agenda?
The complete agenda will be published at the beginning of August
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i’m a minor but would love to come to OFFZONE. May I?
Unfortunately, no. You’re very welcome to attend, discuss cybersec, and play some beer pong once you are of legal age
Activities_
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what are OFFZONE activities?
You name it: from hardcore technical stuff to fun contests and networking. Quests, quizzes, soldering, computer games, tattoos, and many other activities await you
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why participate in activities?
First of all, this is an opportunity to try something new and fun. Also, it’s your chance to earn offcoins and trade them in for exclusive merch
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what are offcoins?
These are the game points awarded for participating in the activities. Offcoins can be swapped for OFFZONE merch
