Amsterdam to Host Premier Hardware Security Conference in October 2024
Amsterdam, Monday, 9 September 2024.
Hardwear.io, a leading hardware security event, returns to Amsterdam from October 21-25, 2024. The conference will unite experts from automotive, healthcare, and government sectors, focusing on current and future hardware security challenges.
Diverse Industry Representation
Hardwear.io has been a staple in the Netherlands since 2015, consistently drawing professionals from various sectors such as automotive, healthcare, semiconductor, IoT, industrial control systems, and government/defense institutes. This year, the conference is set to attract over 100 companies from around the globe, emphasizing its importance as a collaborative platform for addressing hardware security issues[1].
Comprehensive Schedule and Activities
Scheduled from October 21 to October 25, 2024, at the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, the event promises a packed agenda. The first three days will be dedicated to specialized training sessions, providing in-depth insights into the latest security technologies and practices. The final two days, October 24 and 25, will feature a series of keynote speeches and panel discussions from leading experts in the field[1][2].
Renowned Speakers and Topics
Attendees can look forward to presentations from renowned experts such as Baptiste Boyer, Dyon Goos, and Marius Muench, covering a wide array of topics. These include Bluetooth Low Energy fuzzing, GPRS layer-2 fuzzing, side channel attacks, cryptography recovery from hardware circuits, and automotive memory protection vulnerabilities. Noteworthy presentations include Baptiste Boyer’s ‘Bluetooth Low Energy GATT Fuzzing: From Specification to Implementation’ and Philippe Teuwen’s ‘Is Your Memory Protected? Uncovering Hidden Vulnerabilities in Automotive MPU Mechanisms’[2].
Workshops and Hands-On Learning
In addition to the talks, the event will feature workshops and ‘villages’ that focus on practical, hands-on learning experiences. Notable workshops include automotive Ethernet security testing and firmware security, allowing participants to apply what they’ve learned in real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach ensures that attendees not only gain theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that can be directly applied to their work[2].
Anticipated Outcomes
Hardwear.io aims to foster a collaborative environment where professionals can learn, share, build, and collaborate. By bringing together experts from diverse fields, the conference seeks to address both current and future challenges in hardware security. This year’s event is expected to set new benchmarks in the field, offering invaluable insights and fostering innovations that will shape the future of hardware security[1].