FAQ
About OFFZONE
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 attend workshops. The conference focuses exceptionally on technical content.
There are 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
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
What was OFFZONE like last year?
In 2023, more than 2,500 people attended the event. The two days were rich in content: 108 speakers covered 89 topics, including fraud prevention, unusual attacks, best practices in mobile DevSecOps, and more.
The conference had sections dedicated to applications (AppSec.Zone), financial systems (AntiFraud.Zone), and hacker tips and tricks (CTF.Zone). Craft.Zone was all about customizing badges with funky add-ons, while Tattoo.Zone offered tattoos from professional artists.
In addition to the main program, conference partners had their own promo stands with contests and workshops. The organizers shared the results from the BI.ZONE Bug Bounty platform for the year.
See previous OFFZONE events in our Archive
Where and when will OFFZONE 2024 take place?
The event will take place on August 22 and 23 at ZIL cultural center in Moscow.
The venue’s address is 4, Bld. 1, Vostochnaya St
When can I see the OFFZONE 2024 agenda?
The complete agenda will be published at the beginning of August 2024. Follow us on X for more
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
Becoming a partner
How to become a partner?
Contact us at partner@offzone.moscow. We’ll be happy to answer your questions and discuss your ideas. For more information on partnership and collaboration options, see Partnering with OFFZONE 2024
Can a partner rep speak at OFFZONE?
Sure, apply to the CFP committee for selection. Follow us on X for news about the call for papers
Becoming a speaker
How to become a speaker?
Before July 12, pick the zone where you want to speak and submit your application as described below:
- for Main track and Fast track, proceed to the CFP platform
- for all the other zones, follow the instructions at Call for papers
Once you’ve submitted your application, wait for our rigorous CFP committee to approve your pitch.
Bear in mind that event partners are not automatically entitled to a speaking slot
Will the speakers get anything other than a hefty pat on the back?
Yes, they will. The incentives will depend on the speaking zone.
Main track
- Free OFFZONE ticket
- Invitation to the Speaker party
- Branded OFFZONE swag
- 2 free tickets for friends or colleagues
For speakers residing outside of Russia:
- Roundtrip flight tickets
- Hotel accommodation
If the presentation requires multiple speakers, flight and accommodation costs are covered for 2 persons only
Other zones
- Free OFFZONE ticket
- Invitation to the Speaker party
- Branded OFFZONE swag
- 1 free ticket for a friend or colleague
Buying tickets
How to buy a standard ticket?
- Go to Buy tickets
- Click Buy under the standard ticket rate. You will be redirected to our ticketing partner’s website
- Specify the number of tickets: regular or with a pass to the Speaker party. You cannot buy more than 30 tickets at a time due to the ticketing service restrictions
- Click Proceed
- Fill out the questionnaire
- Click Buy ticket
- Choose a payment option
- Pay
Can I pay with a banking card issued outside of Russia?
Unfortunately, no
What is the Speaker party pass?
It enables you to attend the after-party for the speakers. This is where you can network in an informal setting with seasoned hackers: ask questions, share experiences, and just have a good time. Drinks, hookahs, and beer pong are on the house.
You can purchase a Speaker party pass together with a standard or corporate ticket only. Passes are limited
How do I buy a ticket through an organization?
Send us a message to info@offzone.moscow
Is it possible to buy depersonalized tickets?
Of course! For example, if you want to send your colleagues to the conference, but you don’t know who is going yet.
The details of one person, the main buyer, will suffice for this. Just copy the same name into each form. Provide the same email address for the participants as for the buyer.
The main thing is get back to us with the accurate information about all the participants no later than August 12. To do this, write to info@offzone.moscow
Do you have a special rate for students?
Yes. If you have a valid student ID, you can buy a ticket for ₽6,500.
Sales are limited to one ticket per student ID
How do I buy a ticket at the student rate?
- Go to Buy tickets
- Click Buy under the student ticket rate. You will be redirected to our ticketing partner’s website
- Specify the number of tickets. You cannot buy more than 30 tickets at a time due to the ticketing service restrictions
- Click Proceed
- Fill out the questionnaire
- Click Buy ticket
- Choose a payment option
- Pay
Don’t forget to bring your valid student ID to the conference. Otherwise your ticket will be declined and you won’t be able to get a refund
May I attend the Speaker party as a student?
Yes, but you must hold a standard ticket without the student discount
I’m a university rep. Can I buy multiple tickets for our students?
Send us a message to info@offzone.moscow
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes. If you have the OFFZONE logo tattoo, you can always get a free ticket to the event
I’ve got a tattoo with the OFFZONE logo. How can I get my free ticket?
Send a photo of your tattoo to info@offzone.moscow. In return, you will get a promo code: enter it at the standard ticket purchase page and the free ticket is yours
Can I cancel my participation and get a refund?
Yes, but the cutoff date is August 20. Just click the link in the ticket email
Activities
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
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
What are offcoins?
These are the game points awarded for participating in the activities. Offcoins can be swapped for OFFZONE merch, and there’s a bonus for the most active players