AV-Comparatives Cybersecurity Summit 2026 Innsbruck, Austria

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You want to talk about strategies, testing schedule, PR & Marketing? You want to meet with other participants for individual meetings? Let us know and we’ll arrange it!

Ahead of all social activities and the offical program you’ll receive your participant’s badge as well as all necessary additional information and contacts.

Join us for a stunning afternoon experience! We race down the Olympic Ice Track in Innsbruck in a high-speed bobsleigh run, delivering an adrenaline-pumping experience with sharp turns and exhilarating velocity.

Location to be announced.

08.30 – 09.00 Coffee / Registration

09.00 – 09.15 Welcome – Prof. Dr. Peter Mirski, MCI -Management Center Innsbruck & Peter Stelzhammer, AV-Comparatives

09.15 – 10.00 Opening Keynote: Peter Kruse & Paul Vixie

10.00 – 10.20 AV-Comparatives PR & Value – Jan Brilke & Thomas Uhlemann

10.20 – 10.45 AV-Comparatives Red-Team Testing 

10.45 – 10:55 Certifications and Awards pt. 1

10.55 – 11:15 Networking and Coffee

11.15 – 12.00 SESE: Social Engineering Second Edition – Righard Zwienenberg, ESET & Eddy Willems, WAVCi

12.00 – 12.30 An Analyst’s POV on Generative AI – Allie Mellen, Forrester

12.30 – 13.30 Lunch

13.30 – 14.10 Dark Caracal: Tracking the World’s Dumbest Cybermercenaries – Eva Galperin, EFF

14.10 – 14.20 Certifications and Awards pt. 2

14.20 – 14.50 “New Trends from European CISOs: Voice of the Enterprise Security Customer Survey” – Claudio Stanke & Jarad Carleton, Frost & Sullivan

14.50 – 15.00 Certifications and Awards pt. 3

15.00 – 15.20 Networking and Coffee

15.20 – 15.45 “Is this a scam?”: What are users concerned about? – Evelina Gabašová, Gen Digital

15.45 – 16.15 Panel Discussion: “The state of Endpoint Protection – is it dead, yet?” – Righard Zwienenberg, Eddy Willems, Allie Mellen, TBA

16.15 – 16.25 Certifications and Awards pt. 4

16.25 – 16.55 Closing Keynote – Marijn Schuurbiers, Europol

16.55 – 17.00 Closing/Organizational remarks – Peter Stelzhammer, AV-Comparatives

Join us for a truly extraordinary evening above the clouds! At 2,200 meters, the Seegrube sets the stage again for the highest drinks reception in the Cybersecurity Sphere. Take in the stunning panoramic views of the surrounding Alps, enjoy curated drinks and regional delicacies, and connect with fellow attendees in an unforgettable mountain setting. This is more than just a reception — it’s a moment to remember.

• Meeting Point 1: 17:35 – Lobby Hotel Grauer Bär

• Meeting Point 2: 17:50 – Cable Car Station

  • Cable Car leaves at 18.00, 18.15 and 18.30, don’t be late!