Stichting OCON

Luzacstraat 5 , Amsterdam
KVK NR: 93911459
BTW/VAT nr: NL866570573B01

Welcome to Stichting OCON, a non-profit foundation dedicated to advancing cybersecurity knowledge and collaboration within the Netherlands. Our mission is to empower individuals and organisations through education, networking, and community-driven initiatives.

Our Mission

At Stichting OCON, we are committed to:

• Promoting Knowledge Sharing: We facilitate learning through a variety of activities including training sessions, lectures, workshops, and other educational programs aimed at enhancing cybersecurity expertise across diverse sectors.
• Fostering Community Interaction: We provide platforms for professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and collaborate effectively within the cybersecurity realm.
• Hosting OrangeCon: Our flagship event, OrangeCon, brings together industry leaders and cybersecurity enthusiasts for a meaningful exchange of knowledge and experiences. It serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the cybersecurity community.
• Supporting Ethical Hacking: We actively invest in and support the ethical hacking community in the Netherlands, promoting responsible cybersecurity practices and ethical hacking initiatives.
• Maintaining an Online Knowledge Hub: We maintain an online platform where members of the ethical hacking community can share information, resources, and insights, fostering continuous learning and growth.

Join us at Stichting OCON as we work towards a safer and more secure digital future for all. Together, we can strengthen cybersecurity awareness, capabilities, and resilience across the Netherlands and beyond.

Who are we?

Our founders and board members are Sherida van den Bent, Stef van Dop, and Barry van Kampen.

The motivation of the board members at Stichting OCON stems from a deep commitment to enhancing cybersecurity practices and education within the Netherlands. We are passionate about cybersecurity and believe in its importance in today's digital landscape. We are driven by a desire to contribute meaningfully to improving cybersecurity awareness and capabilities across sectors.

The board values community engagement, and sees Stichting OCON as a platform to facilitate meaningful interactions and collaborations among cybersecurity professionals, experts, and enthusiasts. We are committed to the foundation's educational mission, recognizing the need to continuously enhance skills and knowledge through workshops, training sessions, and other educational initiatives.

Above all, our board members feel a sense of ethical responsibility to promote cybersecurity best practices and ethical hacking principles, contributing to a safer digital environment for all.

Yes, we also have general terms and conditions

• Ticket Purchase: By purchasing a ticket for OrangeCon, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions.
• Event Cancellation: OrangeCon reserves the right to cancel the event at any time due to unforeseen circumstances such as inclement weather, natural disasters, low ticket sales, or other reasons beyond our control.
• Refund Policy: In the event of cancellation by OrangeCon, ticket holders will be notified promptly via email or other contact information provided at the time of purchase. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of cancellation. The refund amount will correspond to the ticket purchase price paid by the attendee.
• Attendee Responsibilities: Attendees are responsible for providing accurate contact information during ticket purchase to ensure they receive event updates and cancellation notifications.
• Force Majeure: OrangeCon shall not be liable or responsible for failure to perform its obligations under these terms and conditions if such failure is the result of Acts of God (including fire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane, or other natural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreign enemies, hostilities (regardless of whether war is declared), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection, military or usurped power, or confiscation, terrorist activities, nationalization, government sanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike, lockout, or interruption or failure of electricity or telephone service.
• Indemnification: Attendees agree to indemnify and hold harmless OrangeCon, its organizers, sponsors, and partners from and against any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, and costs (including reasonable attorney fees) arising out of or related to attendance at the event.
• Modification of Terms: OrangeCon reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the event website or notification to attendees.
• Governing Law: These terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of The Netherlands. Any disputes arising under these terms and conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of The Netherlands.