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DragonJAR Security Conference is one of Latin America's established Spanish-language information security events, held in Medellín over two days. Organised by the DragonJAR security community, it has built a reputation as a technically demanding conference aimed at practitioners rather than a general business audience. The Medellín setting places the conference at the centre of Colombia's growing technology sector, drawing security researchers, penetration testers and defenders from across the Spanish-speaking Americas. Presentations are delivered in Spanish, making it a rare venue for deep technical security content in the region's primary language. The programme spans zero-day vulnerability research, penetration testing methodology, web and network security, cryptography, bug bounty work, mobile and hardware security, digital forensics, industrial control system security, and cloud attack surfaces. Artificial intelligence and its security implications feature increasingly. Sessions run 40 to 50 minutes and organisers require original, speaker-authored work with live technical demonstration. For Spanish-speaking security professionals, DragonJARCON remains one of the most substantive technical gatherings available.
DragonJAR Security Conference 2026 takes place September 10–11, 2026 in Medellín, Colombia.
DragonJAR Security Conference 2026 is an in-person event.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
September lands Medellín squarely in its second rainy season, though the city's famous spring-like climate holds steady around the low twenties Celsius — afternoon downpours arrive, pass, and leave the valley bright again. Most conference visitors base themselves in El Poblado or the quieter, more residential Laureles, both a short Metro ride from the centre. The Aburrá Valley setting means the city climbs its hillsides, and cable cars are ordinary public transport rather than a novelty.
José María Córdova International (MDE) sits in Rionegro, roughly 45 minutes from the city by taxi or shared van along a mountain road. The smaller Olaya Herrera (EOH) handles domestic flights and lies within the city itself. Medellín's Metro is clean, cheap and the fastest way along the valley floor; the Metrocable lines extend it up the hillsides. Ride-hailing apps are widely used for door-to-door trips.
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Colombian mobile coverage in Medellín is strong across the Metro corridor and both main hotel districts, though hillside neighbourhoods can be patchier. An eSIM activated before arrival avoids queuing for a local SIM and keeps ride-hailing and maps working from the moment you land. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Comuna 13 graffiti tour. Reached via the Metro and a set of outdoor escalators, this hillside neighbourhood has become the city's most visited site, its walls covered in murals documenting a difficult recent history. Go with a local guide and allow three hours including travel. Mornings are cooler and less crowded than afternoons. Tickets on Tiqets →
Museo de Antioquia. The city's principal art museum holds a substantial Botero collection, with more of his outsized bronzes filling the plaza outside. It sits in the centre, easily combined with a walk through the old commercial district. Two hours is enough; the surrounding streets are busy and best visited during daylight.
Jardín Botánico and Parque Explora. Adjacent to each other beside the Universidad Metro station, the botanical garden offers free entry and shaded lawns useful for an hour of quiet between conference days. Parque Explora next door is an interactive science centre with a large freshwater aquarium, better suited to a longer visit.
Guatapé and El Peñol. A two-hour drive east brings you to a granite monolith with several hundred steps to a panoramic summit, beside a lakeside town of brightly painted façades. It works as a full-day trip, most easily done by organised tour given the distance and road conditions. Tickets on Tiqets →
How far is the airport from central Medellín?
José María Córdova (MDE) is about 45 minutes away in Rionegro, with taxis and shared vans running continuously. Budget longer during weekday rush hours, as the mountain road carries heavy traffic.
What is the weather like in September?
Expect daytime temperatures in the low to mid twenties Celsius with frequent short afternoon rain. A light waterproof layer is more useful than an umbrella, and evenings can feel cool.
Is a car necessary?
No. The Metro, Metrocable and ride-hailing apps cover everything a conference visitor needs, and parking in El Poblado is difficult.
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