📢 Call for Papers deadline: June 30, 2027
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BSides Kraków 2027 is a vendor-neutral information security conference in southern Poland, delivered entirely in English. Built on the Security BSides model, it serves penetration testers, security engineers, researchers, students and technology professionals who value independent, community-driven content over product marketing. The event is structured in two parts: two days of trainings on 16 and 17 September 2027, followed by the main conference day on 18 September. This format sets it apart from many single-day BSides events, because it allows attendees to combine intensive skills development with a broader conference programme. Holding everything in English also opens this cybersecurity conference in Kraków in 2027 to an international audience, reflecting the city's role as a hub for global technology and security teams. Attendees can deepen practical skills during the training days, then hear community talks and meet peers on conference day. The vendor-neutral stance ensures that sessions focus on knowledge rather than sales. For Kraków's large and internationally minded security workforce, as well as visitors from across Europe, BSides Kraków provides an independent forum that strengthens Poland's place in the wider security community.
BSides Kraków 2027 takes place September 16–18, 2027 in Kraków, Poland.
BSides Kraków 2027 is an in-person event.
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on June 30, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Kraków in mid-September still holds late-summer warmth in the afternoons, while the student population returns and the cafés of Kazimierz fill up again. BSides Kraków 2027 runs two training days before its conference day on 18 September, so most security attendees stay at least three nights. The city has become one of Central Europe's largest engineering and security-operations hubs, which gives the hallway track a strong local flavour alongside the visiting speakers.
Kraków John Paul II Airport (KRK) at Balice is about 15 km west of the centre; a regional train links the terminal with Kraków Główny station in under 20 minutes, and taxis take roughly 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. Katowice Airport (KTW) is a common alternative for low-cost flights. Within the city, the tram network covers the Old Town, Kazimierz and Podgórze, and most central districts are walkable.
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Polish mobile coverage is strong across the city and on trams, and public Wi-Fi is common in cafés. Visitors from outside the EU usually find a travel eSIM the simplest way to stay online from the moment they land. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Rynek Underground. Beneath the Main Market Square, this museum walks through excavated medieval trading streets with digital reconstructions of Kraków's merchant past. Plan around 90 minutes and book a timed slot, since entry is capped. It sits a short walk from most Old Town hotels and makes a good rainy-afternoon option between training sessions. Tickets on Tiqets →
Nowa Huta. Built in the 1950s as a model socialist town, Nowa Huta's grand central square and residential blocks offer a very different Kraków from the Gothic core. Trams reach it in about 25 minutes from the centre. Allow a half-day to walk the avenues, see the Lord's Ark church and stop at a milk bar.
Zakrzówek. A flooded former limestone quarry turned city park, Zakrzówek has clear turquoise water, cliffs and walking trails just south of the Vistula. In September the swimming season is usually winding down, but the paths remain open and quiet. Reach it by tram and a short walk; an early-evening visit takes about two hours.
Podgórze and the Ghetto Heroes Square. Across the footbridge from Kazimierz, Podgórze holds the Ghetto Heroes Square memorial and the former Schindler enamel factory, now a museum on wartime Kraków. The exhibition is detailed and sobering; budget two to three hours and book ahead in the busy autumn season. Tickets on Tiqets →
How do I get from Kraków airport to the city centre?
A regional train runs from the airport terminal to Kraków Główny in under 20 minutes. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are also widely used and take about 25–40 minutes.
What is the weather like in Kraków in mid-September?
Days are typically mild to warm with cooler evenings, and showers are possible. A light jacket is enough for most of the week.
Can I pay by card everywhere?
Contactless card payment is accepted almost everywhere, including trams via ticket machines. Poland uses the złoty rather than the euro, so carry a little local cash for small stalls.
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