Posted by    on   Jul 24, 2025

VB2025 is coming up September 24-26 in Berlin, and teams from major enterprises, government agencies, and security companies are already planning their attendance. As we covered in our recent blog post about what cybersecurity experts are talking about in 2025, the conversations at VB shape industry discussions. Here's why people keep coming back.

1. Technical content that practitioners want

VB built its reputation on substantive technical sessions. The full programme reflects this focus: deep-dive sessions where researchers share discoveries and methodologies that security teams can actually apply. It's the kind of content that helps you solve real problems back in the lab.

2. Unmatched anti-malware and threat research heritage

With over three decades serving the security industry through research papers, security software testing and conference hosting, VB holds a unique position as a vendor-neutral organization that has been a part of the anti-malware industry since its infancy. This heritage is reflected in the calibre of research we present. When your team faces sophisticated threats, they need insights from researchers who understand malware at a foundational level, not just surface-level threat intelligence.

Our Bulletin archives offer informative articles going back to 1989, representing an unbroken chain of threat research that spans the entire evolution of modern cybersecurity. This institutional knowledge creates a unique learning environment where historical context meets cutting-edge research.

3. Networking that actually works

Here's the thing about VB networking: it's not about collecting business cards or attending vendor happy hours. After 30+ years, we bring together a community where security practitioners genuinely want to help each other solve problems. You'll find yourself in conversations with people who've dealt with the exact attack vector you're worried about, or who've implemented the solution you're considering.

4. Strategic timing

VB2025 will be held 24-26 September 2025 in Berlin, Germany, positioning it perfectly for teams returning from summer breaks ready and motivated to focus on bringing themselves fully up to date with emerging techniques and the latest research and take new knowledge back to their work environments.

Berlin is not only a major tech hub and cultural capital of Germany, but also an easily accessible destination for teams across Europe and beyond, making it an ideal location to gather, connect, and exchange ideas.

5. Research-first culture over sales-first approach

What sets VB apart is our research-first culture. Our conference features an international line-up of speakers who are all experts in their field, selected for their research contributions rather than vendor partnerships or sales potential.

Security leaders know their teams will encounter genuine research findings at VB. Our call for last-minute papers (deadline 24 August) and nominations for the 2025 Péter Szőr Award demonstrate our ongoing commitment to recognizing authentic research contributions to the field.

The investment decision

Standard rate from 1 July 2025: €1,790 + VAT. Companies continue to send teams because VB provides concentrated access to research, expertise and networking that's hard to find elsewhere.

Some conferences you attend, but there are a few like VB that welcome you to a community built over more than 30 years of industry collaboration

Learn more about VB2025 and review the programme to see if it fits your team's needs.