HACKRON 2025: The Leading Cybersecurity Conference in the Canary Islands Expands with Island-Wide Format and Enhanced Technical Focus

Canary Islands, June 2025 – The eleventh edition of HACKRON, the most established cybersecurity event in the archipelago, marks a milestone in its history. This new phase has been made possible thanks to a cooperation agreement with the Government of the Canary Islands, positioning HACKRON as a strategic node within the region’s digital transformation and cyber resilience policy.

With over a decade of experience, HACKRON has brought together more than 4,000 professionals over the years, averaging 400 attendees per edition and maintaining a 90% occupancy rate. Its active community speaks for itself:

• 4,500 followers on X (@hackr0n)
• 700 members in its Telegram group
• 3,000 technical subscribers to its newsletter
• Over 50 specialized companies and vendors
• Collaboration with entities such as CCN-CERT, the Government of the Canary Islands, island councils, and local municipalities

📍 Tenerife: The Technical Epicenter of the Event

On May 29, Tenerife hosted the main day of HACKRON 2025, featuring a high-level technical program. The event was opened by the Government of the Canary Islands’ CSIRT-CAN with the keynote “Cybersecurity and Technological Innovation for 2025.” This session offered a strategic view of the challenges faced by the regional public sector, from protecting critical infrastructure to strengthening SOC capabilities.

Throughout the day, the following activities took place:

• Technical talks by national and international experts
• Hands-on workshops led by industry manufacturers and professionals
• CTF competitions focused on incident response, featuring notable participation from young talent and local teams

🤝 An Event with Real Impact

HACKRON 2025 not only strengthened its technical profile, but also successfully connected professionals, institutions, and companies in a collaborative environment. The island-wide expansion made cybersecurity more accessible to new audiences, promoting awareness and capacity building throughout the archipelago.

With this edition, HACKRON is firmly established as a national benchmark in cybersecurity, combining technical expertise, social commitment, and public-private cooperation.