We are excited to announce the Open WAF Day 2026 in Vienna, Austria!
Following the success of our Barcelona 2025 event, we’re bringing the community together again for a full day of presentations, discussions, and networking centered around Web Application Firewalls, CRS, and related technologies.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2026
- Time: 09:00 - 18:00 (CEST)
- Location: Vienna, Austria
- Cost: Free attendance
Registration
Registration is now open! Please register using the form below to secure your spot:
Call for Presentations
We’re looking for speakers to share their experiences, research, and insights on topics including:
- Web Application Firewalls (ModSecurity, Coraza, and others)
- OWASP Core Rule Set
- WAF deployment strategies and best practices
- Security automation and testing
- Real-world WAF use cases and lessons learned
- WAF performance and optimization
- Integration with observability and monitoring tools
The call for presentations will be opening soon. If you’re interested in presenting, please stay tuned for more details or reach out to us directly.
What to Expect
Open WAF Day brings together developers, security professionals, integrators, and users to:
- Learn about the latest developments in WAF technology
- Share experiences from production deployments
- Network with the community
- Contribute to the future direction of open source WAF projects
Whether you’re a long-time contributor or just getting started with WAFs, this is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and learn from each other.
More Information Coming Soon
We’ll be sharing more details about:
- The full agenda and schedule
- Confirmed speakers and presentations
- Venue information
- Social events
Stay Connected
Follow our blog and social media channels for updates. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you in Vienna!
Cheers,
Felipe Zipitría for the CRS team
Felipe Zipitria