About BSides Porto

BSides Porto is a leading technical information security conference in Portugal, dedicated to fostering the local cybersecurity community. As a community-driven and not-for-profit initiative, BSides Porto provides a space for professionals, enthusiasts, and newcomers to gather and share knowledge in an intimate, engaging environment.

Originating as part of the global BSides movement, BSides Porto brings the spirit of collaboration, education, and innovation to the north of Portugal. The event features a carefully curated agenda including technical talks, hands-on workshops, an electronic badge experience, a Capture The Flag (CTF) competition, and extensive networking opportunities.

Our mission is to support the growth and development of the Portuguese InfoSec community by creating a space that encourages learning, conversation, and meaningful connections.

BSides Porto was founded by three passionate community builders: António Pinto, Gonçalo Hermenegildo, and João Paulo Magalhães. Their vision was to bring the BSides spirit to the north of Portugal and create a space where the local InfoSec community could share knowledge, learn, and grow together.

The first edition took place on 23rd of July 2020 as an Online event, bringing together the community during a time when in-person gatherings were not possible. The second edition followed on 23rd of July 2021 as a hybrid event, combining the best of both online and in-person experiences.

In June 2025, Filipi Pires stepped in as the new leader and organizer of BSides Porto, bringing fresh energy and a renewed vision to the event. Under his leadership, BSides Porto underwent a complete rebranding — including a refreshed logo and identity — and launched a new edition of the conference on November 28–29, 2025.

Filipi is a cybersecurity leader, international speaker, and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience across offensive, identity, and cloud security. He is Founder and Investor at CROSS-INTEL, and a regular voice at conferences such as Black Hat, DEF CON, RSA, and BSides events worldwide. He also serves as Director of the Red Team Village at DEF CON and as a professor in European and Brazilian cybersecurity master's programs.

His research and work focus on adversarial emulation, identity-centric security, cloud attack paths, and practical offensive-informed defense, including open-source projects like Drogonsec, a security scanner for modern CI/CD pipelines.

An honorable mention to António, Gonçalo, and João for laying the foundation of BSides Porto and helping build the community we continue to celebrate today.

While each BSides event is unique, BSides Porto is designed for industry professionals who want to deepen or diversify their current security expertise. We welcome:

• › Security practitioners
• › Thought leaders and researchers
• › Students and aspiring professionals
• › Community builders and educators

Our attendees share a passion for learning, networking, and contributing to the growth of the cybersecurity field. BSides Porto creates a unique environment where attendees can interact directly with speakers and peers throughout the event, forging relationships that last beyond the conference.

BSides Porto is committed to offering a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all participants. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated.

BSides Porto Code of Conduct inspired by BSides Lisbon, BSides São Paulo and BSides NYC.