I will be visiting the Pancernik IT Security Show 2025!

On September 9th, 2025, I will be visiting the event Pancernik IT Security Show, dedicated to cybersecurity, which will take place at the International Congress Centre of Katowice in Poland.

This year will be held the ninth edition, which is organized by the company PANCERNIK.IT, here you can find a brief history of the event and here a video of the eighth edition.

The event will extend over more than 5,400 square meters of exhibition space, during which there will be over 40 lectures and talks (you can find the most important speakers here), there will be over 60 exhibitors present and it is expected that around 1,000 people will attend.

Why participate in Pacernik IT Security Show

As stated by the organisers, it is an ‘EVENT aimed at IT enthusiasts’ and here are the reasons why.

• Diversity. Topics such as network security, AI, modern industry, IT training, software and telecommunications will be covered.
• Exhibitors. The exhibition area will showcase the latest solutions in IT security, network management software and data centre construction.
• 40+ readings and talks. The most distinguished experts in their IT fields come every year to share their knowledge with participants at the conferences.
• Gain experience. Through unique meetings and interviews with experts from various IT sectors, you will be able to acquire multi-sector knowledge and experience.
• Excellent entertainment. In addition to a solid dose of knowledge, you can take advantage of numerous technological attractions that will enrich your participation experience.
• LIVE demonstrations. You will be able to participate in LIVE demonstrations of intrusions and security breaches. You will see the efforts of AI, whose task will be to repel the hacker attack.

The Pacernik IT Security Show agenda

Here you can find the complete agenda of readings and talks that will take place during the event in the halls and auditoriums of the conference centre..

There will be interesting presentations by the main speakers in the lecture hall, including::

• "Can a computer kill?’". Presentation by Adam Haertle, an expert in information security and data analysis, who will discuss some intriguing and surprising cases in which technology played a key role.
• “Biocomputers”. Presentation by Dr Ewelina Kurtys from Swiss company Finalspark, which is surprising the world with its revolutionary technology: introducing bioprocessors that run on sugar!
• "How to safely implement dedicated AI solutions for your company?" This presentation will be given by Adrian Stelmach, trainer and technology professional in the business world, who will address a number of topics related to AI, such as: the point of no return, companies' fears and anxieties, the five steps to follow before purchasing any AI product, and the ten hidden cost areas that we often fail to consider when investing in IT systems.
• “Overview of current threats – CERT Polska”. Presentation by Christopher Chudzik, cybersecurity incident expert and threat analyst, who will provide an overview of the latest cyber threats observed in Poland and around the world, how cybercriminals operate, and how to respond to and effectively counter threats.
• “Security in the hands of the SOC”. Presentation by Arkadiusz Siczek, application security and penetration testing specialist, who will discuss the role of the Security Operations Centre (SOC) in identifying and neutralising cyber threats.

The sponsor and exhibitors of the Pacernik IT Security Show

The main sponsor of the event is Play, and there will be numerous exhibitors attending the event.

On the main page, under ‘Exhibitors Conference’, you can find clickable logos and the names of all exhibitors divided into categories:

• IT/OT solution distributors
• Data centres and infrastructure: LAN/WAN/WIFI
• Endpoint protection: AV, DLP, PAM, EDR, XDR, DNS, 2FA
• Network protection: NGFW, NDR, NIPS, NAC, DDoS, SIEM, SOC
• Vulnerability management and ITSM Manager, 2FA, WAF
• OT security and infrastructure, IDS, IPS
• Emergency power systems and fire protection
• Data management Backup, NAS, SAN, LTO
• Virtualisation, cloud, IT services
• Startups

There will also be lesser-known companies whose managers I would like to chat and learn more about the potential of the Polish market, such as Softnow, ITXon and others..

I am also interested in contacting companies that are looking to expand into international markets with their solutions and with whom I could collaborate. 

Finally, FinalSpark, a Swiss start-up developing a sugar-powered neuron-based “biocomputer”, is also very interesting!

The ticket to the Pacernik IT Security Show

To access the event, you need to purchase an admission ticket.

You can purchase three types of tickets (Standard, Premium, Premium with accommodation) via this link.

Standard Ticket Features:

• Cost: PLN 69 (approx. €17)
• Conference admission: full access to all conferences, EXPO areas, discussion panels and networking area.
• Opportunity to learn about the latest trends and talk directly with experts and exhibitors
• Conference materials: access to the agenda and presentations in digital format after the event.

Premium Ticket (VIP) features:

• Cost: PLN 349 (approx. €85)
• Skip-the-line admission: priority registration and fast access to the Expo area and conferences
• Premium catering: access to full meals during the conference (coffee breaks, lunch, drinks)
• Exclusive set of gadgets – welcome pack with unique conference materials and gifts
• 15% discount code for accommodation at the Diament Hotel

Premium Ticket (VIP) with accomodation features :

• Cost PLN 1,499 (approx. €355) on offer, normal price PLN 2,299.
• Access to all conferences and EXPO areas.
• Training dedicated to OT network protection in specially designated rooms.
• Dedicated training on how to build a SOC department based on the free SIEM Wazuch solution in specially designated rooms.
• No queues: priority registration and fast entry to the event area
• Premium catering: access to full meals during the conference (coffee breaks, lunch, drinks)
• Exclusive set of gadgets: welcome pack with unique conference materials and gifts
• Accommodation in a 4* hotel in a single/double room with breakfast

It is also possible to purchase catering in advance (meat dish or vegetarian dish) at a cost of PLN 140, approximately €33, at this link.

How to get to the Pacernik IT Security Show

To reach the event, please refer to the information provided by the manager of the Katowice International Congress Centre at the appropriate page.

The facility is easily accessible by car, plane, taxi, train, tram and bus, and is equipped with all the necessary infrastructure.

If you would like to meet me, please contact me using the form on the Contact page or via chat by clicking on the icon at the bottom right.