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โณ 20 DAYS TO GO!
๐ค SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Sara Meijer Weโre excited to welcome Sara Meijer, Ethical Hacker and Managing Director at Sekurioso, to the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention stage for the very first time. ๐ Passwords: A Hackerโs Perspective How secure is your password when viewed through the eyes of a hacker? Sara will take us into the mindset of an ethical hacker and show us what password security looks like from the attackerโs perspective. ๐ Meet Sara and discover her session: https://l

BQ Cyber Con
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โณ 26 DAYS TO GO!
Weโre getting closer to the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 2026 โ and itโs time for our next Speaker Spotlight. This time, weโre not putting one speaker in the spotlight, but three. ๐ค SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT: Northwave Cyber Security Weโre excited to welcome Goewan Wiecherink, Pascal Renckens CPP & Sophie van Hoof from Northwave Cyber Security back to the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention. This marks Northwaveโs second consecutive year contributing to our convention, and weโre pleased to

BQ Cyber Con
Oct 21 min read
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โณ 33 DAYS TO GO!
The countdown to the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 2026 continues and itโs time for our first Speaker Spotlight! ๐ค Meet Barry van Kampen from XMON, returning to .BQ Cyber Con for the second time. This year, Barry will lead the technical workshop: ๐ฌ Introduction to Malware Analysis and IOC Harvesting But thatโs not all. Barry is also the creator of this yearโs .BQ Cyber Con Capture the Flag Challenge. ๐ฉ ๐ The CTF is exclusively for participants registered for at least one o

BQ Cyber Con
Sep 251 min read
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The preliminary program is now online!
Curious about whatโs planned for the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 2026? The preliminary program is available on our website and provides an overview of the sessions and activities planned for 29 & 30 October. Please note that the program remains a living schedule and may continue to evolve as additional speakers, workshops, and activities are confirmed. ๐น Day 1 Program: https://lnkd.in/e7a_nR4v ๐น Day 2 Program: https://lnkd.in/e7DF5-Q2 Stay connected through our website and

BQ Cyber Con
Jul 21 min read
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The wait is over โ registration for the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 5.0 is now officially open. ๐
Join cybersecurity professionals, IT specialists, decision-makers, educators, students, and digital innovators from across the region and beyond for two days focused on cybersecurity, cybercrime awareness, resilience, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. This yearโs edition will once again bring together a diverse mix of perspectives, practical insights, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities in the heart of the Caribbean. ๐ด๐ Our team is currently w

BQ Cyber Con
May 271 min read
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๐ค Call for Speakers โ .BQ Cyber Con 2026 (Bonaire)
The .BQ Cyber Con 2026 is now accepting speaker submissions. We are looking for practical sessions focused on moving from plans to performance, including: โขโ โ Case studies โขโ โ Workshops โขโ โ Interactive tabletop exercises (TTX) โขโ โ Technical deep-dives and real-world lessons learned ๐
29 October: Strategy Day ๐
30 October: Technical Day ๐๏ธ Submission deadline: 3 July 2026 More information and submission details: https://lnkd.in/eSdAnD9k

BQ Cyber Con
Apr 151 min read
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Save the Date
The wait is over โ the dates are officially confirmed. ๐
29 & 30 October 2026 Get ready for two days of cybersecurity insights, real-world cases, and meaningful connections in the Caribbean. Designed for professionals, policymakers, and organizations responsible for critical infrastructure , and for those for whom cybercrime and cybersecurity are of strategic importance , this event brings together key stakeholders working to strengthen digital resilience across the region.

BQ Cyber Con
Mar 261 min read
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๐ Location Announcement โ Saba & Statia
We are pleased to confirm the official venues for the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 โ Saba & Statia Edition. โธป Saba โ 7 April 2026 The Saba edition will take place at the Eugenius A. Johnson Center โ Windward Side ๐ 09:00 โ 13:00 โธป Statia โ 9 April 2026 The Statia edition will be hosted at the Christina and William Flanders Community Centre ๐ 09:00 โ 13:00 (Professional Session) ๐ 18:00 โ 20:00 (Public Cyber Awareness Night) โธป We look forward to welcoming professionals,

BQ Cyber Con
Feb 271 min read
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๐จ Registration Now Open โ .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 | Saba & Statia Editions ๐
We are pleased to announce that registration is officially open for the upcoming .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 โ Saba & Statia Editions. These sessions are designed for government entities, critical infrastructure providers, ICT professionals, business leaders, and organizational decision-makers who play a role in strengthening cyber resilience within our islands. ๐น Saba Edition โ 7 April 2026 | 09:00 โ 13:00 ๐น Statia Edition (Morning Session) โ 9 April 2026 | 09:00 โ 13

BQ Cyber Con
Feb 271 min read
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SAVE THE DATE!
.BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 | Statia Edition Following the success of Convention 4.0 in Bonaire, .BQ Cyber Con proudly brings the Convention 4.1 to Statia. .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 โ Statia Edition ๐
9 April 2026 ๐ Sint Eustatius (Statia) ๐ Morning Session (Invitation Only) 09:00 โ 13:00 ๐ Evening Session โ .BQ Cyber Con Awareness Night (Open to the Public 18:00 โ 20:00 The .BQ Cyber Con 4.1 continues the mission of strengthening cybersecurity awareness and d

BQ Cyber Con
Feb 211 min read
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SAVE THE DATE!
.BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 | Saba Edition For the first time, .BQ Cyber Con is bringing the Convention 4.1 to Saba โ as the official continuation of the successful 4.0 Convention in Bonaire. .BQ Cybersecurity Convention 4.1 โ Saba Edition ๐
7 April 2026 ๐ 09:00 โ 13:00 ๐ Location to be announced This focused half-day convention will bring together public sector representatives, industry professionals, and key stakeholders to strengthen digital resilience across the C

BQ Cyber Con
Feb 211 min read
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๐จ Expanding to Saba & Statia โ First Convention Announcement ๐จ
For the first time, the .BQ Cybersecurity Convention will host a Cybersecurity Convention on Saba and Sint Eustatius (Statia). This initiative is organized in collaboration with: ๐ค Public Entity Saba ๐ค Statia Government As cyber threats continue to evolve, strengthening digital resilience across all islands within the Caribbean Netherlands is essential. With these conventions, we aim to bring cybersecurity knowledge, practical insights, and strategic dialogue directly to th

BQ Cyber Con
Feb 201 min read
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๐ฌ One Language, Clear Communication for Everyone ๐ฌ
We have made a conscious decision for .BQ Cyber Con:
๐ Our website is now fully English-language
๐ All future editions of .BQ Cyber Con will be conducted in English

BQ Cyber Con
Jan 161 min read
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