Span Cyber Security Arena 2026: New Visions for Cybersecurity
▼ Summary
– The Span Cyber Security Arena 2026 conference will be held from May 20-22, 2026, at the Pical Resort in Poreč, Croatia.
– The event will feature keynote speakers Sami Laiho, a Windows security expert, and Joe Tidy, a BBC reporter specializing in cybercrime and teenage hacker culture.
– Top experts, including Paula Januszkiewicz, Sami Laiho, and Joe Slowik, will deliver lectures and hold practical masterclasses two days before the main conference.
– The program will focus on both technical defenses and non-technical aspects of cybersecurity, including the application of the EU Cybersecurity Act and certification schemes.
– The conference is designed for a broad audience, from technical specialists to management and C-level executives involved in regulatory, legal, or implementation roles.
The upcoming Span Cyber Security Arena 2026 conference in Poreč will provide a comprehensive forum for professionals to explore the latest strategies and practical tools for defending against digital threats. Scheduled for May 20-22 at the Pical Resort 5* Valamar Collection, the event promises a blend of high-level insights and hands-on learning designed to address the complete spectrum of modern cybersecurity challenges.
Keynote speakers Sami Laiho and Joe Tidy will headline the program. Recognized as a top authority on Windows security, Sami Laiho will deliver an analysis of the cyber threat landscape from 2025 and offer his forward-looking predictions. BBC cybersecurity reporter Joe Tidy, author of “Ctrl+Alt+Chaos: How Teenage Hackers Hijack the Internet,” will present a compelling lecture tracing the evolution from minor online mischief to serious cyber-attacks, shedding light on the pathways of contemporary hacker culture.
The event will also feature the return of expert Paula Januszkiewicz for a third consecutive year, alongside first-time attendee Sami Slowik. These leading professionals will conduct specialized masterclasses two days prior to the main conference, providing attendees with actionable strategies and practical tools for immediate application in their own environments. According to Hrvoje Englman, Program Director and CISO at Span, this combination of lecture and intensive workshop is designed to deliver maximum value.
A significant portion of the agenda will be dedicated to the practical implications of regulatory frameworks. Discussions will center on implementing the Cybersecurity Act into daily business operations and navigating the complexities introduced by new European certification schemes and related EU policies. This reflects the growing need to align technical defenses with evolving legal and compliance requirements.
Antonija Vojnović, another Program Director and Head of the GRC Department at Span, emphasized the balanced focus of the conference. “We are placing a strong emphasis on the non-technical dimensions of cybersecurity, which are becoming equally critical to the technological solutions we deploy,” she explained. This holistic approach ensures content is relevant for every role, from technical specialists and managers to C-level executives and legal or regulatory professionals.
Building on the success of this year’s gathering in Opatija, which attracted over 450 participants, Span Cyber Security Arena 2026 is structured to serve the entire cybersecurity community. Through a diverse program of lectures, deep-dive presentations, and real-world case studies, it aims to equip every attendee with new visions and actionable knowledge to strengthen their organizational resilience.
(Source: HelpNet Security)
