In 2024, Whalebone has actively participated in 72 events across 20 countries spanning five continents. With 27 speakers and 5 webinars, we shared our expertise with over 1300+ webinar registrants, and engaged hundreds more through in-person events. These engagements positioned Whalebone as a key contributor to global discussions on DNS security, regional threat intelligence, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Regional Events and Highlights
Europe
Whalebone had a strong presence at key telco and cybersecurity events across Europe, including MWC Barcelona, Network X Paris, and Luxembourg Internet Days.
Whalebone team at our booth at MWC Barcelona
Africa and Asia
Whalebone strengthened its presence in emerging markets through participation in Africacom (Cape Town) and Conecta Latam (Panama). While the MWC Kigali conference was postponed to 2025, it remains an important event for our continued engagement in the region. We have also participated in the Telecoms World Asia 2024 in Bangkok.
Whalebone team at our booth at Telecoms World Asia
Americas
Participation in Futurecom (Brazil) and MWC Las Vegas (USA) emphasized our engagement with the dynamic Americas market.
Whalebone team at our booth at MWC Las Vegas
Whalebone European Telco Cybersecurity Conferences
In March 2024, Whalebone organized the 3rd European Telco Cybersecurity Conference in Prague, uniting telco representatives from across Europe. The conference focused on enhancing cybersecurity for SMBs, a sector often vulnerable to cyber threats. Discussions centered on strategies for telcos to bolster SMB security, thereby increasing ARPU and adoption rates.
Whalebone European Telco Cybersecurity Conference, Prague, the Czech Republic
Building on this momentum, the 4th European Telco Cybersecurity Conference was held in October 2024 at the Sofitel Warsaw Victoria in Poland. This event gathered industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and partners to discuss driving cybersecurity adoption across telcos, ensuring customer protection, and exploring new business opportunities.
Whalebone European Telco Cybersecurity Conference, Warsaw, Poland
Webinars and Expert Discussions
Whalebone organized 5 webinars and expert discussions in 2024, attracting over 800 registrations. These sessions provided actionable strategies for telcos, focusing on improving product performance, customer adoption, and market success.
- Customer Journey Mapping: Hrvoje Maljak shared expert insights on creating seamless customer experiences.
- Best Performing Sales Channels: Sergej Stolic from A1 Serbia highlighted strategies to maximize channel effectiveness.
- Telco Product Bundling: Aleksandar Petrov from A1 Bulgaria discussed approaches to bundling telco products for higher value.
- Telco Sales Training for +50% Adoption: Sendija Beata Lazdiņa from Tele2 Latvia presented training methods that significantly increase customer adoption rates.
- Template for Success – Telco Product Launch Checklist: Luka Radunović from m:tel offered a comprehensive guide for successful telco product launches.
DNS4EU Activites and Key Presentations by Quarter
Whalebone’s speakers delivered more than 40 presentations across the globe in 2024, many of them as a part of the DNS4EU project, sharing insights on critical topics such as encrypted DNS, regional threat intelligence, and DNS resilience.
As Whalebone continues to play a pivotal role in the DNS4EU initiative, we hosted 7 webinars and workshops with 500+ attendees. These sessions covered topics tailored for academia, healthcare stakeholders, and telcos, promoting secure and resilient DNS infrastructure across Europe. Other notable speaking attendances each quarter included:
Q1: Highlights include sessions on encrypted DNS security, participation in the Czech and Slovak Network Operators Group (CSNOG) in Zlín, and the EuroISPA Webinar. These early engagements set the stage for Whalebone’s thought leadership throughout the year.
Q2: Notable engagements included the Nordic Domain Days (Stockholm) and the BEREC Workshop (Online), alongside presentations at the Cybersecurity Conference VUT, FP (Brno) and the High Level Group on Internet Governance (HLIG). These events emphasized Whalebone’s regulatory insights and practical expertise.
Q3: We focused on regional cybersecurity with highlights like the Polish Roadshow Series (three events across Poland), Cybercon 2024 (Brno), and the Prague Cybersecurity Conference 2024. Additional notable appearances included the DNSC Webinar for Healthcare Stakeholders and the Kappa Connect Michelin event, underscoring Whalebone’s role in addressing industry-specific challenges. We have also organized the DNS4EU Stakeholder Conference which attracted 55 attendees, including telco leaders and policymakers.
Q4: Closing the year with DNS OARC (Prague) and RIPE 89 (Prague) demonstrated our technical leadership. Other significant contributions included the CTI-EU 2024 Conference (Brussels) and the DNS4EU Webinar for Research and Academia Stakeholders, which solidified Whalebone’s influence in the DNS security landscape.
Whalebone Threat Intelligence Specialist, Viliam Péli, giving a speech at CTI-EU 2024 Conference, Brussels, Belgium
Internal Growth and Community Contributions
In 2024, Whalebone continued investing in internal development through the Minute Speaker program, refining our team’s presentation skills. We also supported local tech communities by organizing meetups, including the Golang Meetup (Brno), DataMesh, and AI4ALL events.
Golang Meetup at Whalebone HQ, Brno, the Czech Republic
Looking Ahead: Where to Find Whalebone in 2025
As we look forward to the upcoming year, Whalebone is set to return to key events. You will be able to connect with us at:
- January: Local Community Meetups - Kicking off the year, Whalebone will host its first DNS Security Meetup on January 27 to drive discussions in the information security community.
- February: Whalebone Expert Discussion - Join us for "Security as the Foundation of Youth Mobile Plans," presented by Matthew Vercellono (GO Malta) on February 4.
- March: MWC Barcelona - Whalebone will have a larger booth and an expanded team to engage with partners and attendees.
- Telco Cybersecurity Conference: Building on the success of our previous conferences, we are planning another edition in 2025.
Stay Connected with Whalebone
As we reflect on a successful 2024, we are gearing up for an even more impactful 2025. Whether at global events, webinars, or local meetups, Whalebone is committed to driving meaningful conversations and solutions in cybersecurity. See you next year!
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Jan Bleha | Event Manager
jan.bleha@whalebone.io