HRXP 2026: Everything You Need to Know About the 5th Hacker Rangers Experience
Discover the highlights of HRXP 2026, featuring talks, workshops, gamification, and plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas about cybersecurity awareness.
Created in 2022, Hacker Rangers Experience (HRXP) is Hacker Rangers’ annual event, bringing together information security and data protection professionals to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, and share knowledge about cybersecurity awareness.
In 2026, the event returns for its 5th edition, its biggest yet. What started as an after-work gathering has now become a full-scale event featuring talks, workshops, interactive activities, gamification, networking, and, of course, the traditional Happy Hour.
HRXP 2026 will take place on October 15 at Hotel Panamby in São Paulo, with a program designed for those looking to take cybersecurity awareness and culture beyond compliance.
What Is Hacker Rangers Experience?
HRXP is a space for connecting, exchanging knowledge, and strengthening the cybersecurity community.
With gamification at the heart of the experience, the event aims to demonstrate in practice how to make cybersecurity awareness training more effective and engage employees in building a strong security culture.
Topics such as social engineering, measuring results, and engagement will be explored through discussions and activities throughout the event.
What Will HRXP 2026 Be Like?
This year, HRXP will feature a full day of activities.
Participants will be able to attend talks and workshops, as well as take part in interactive activities, gamified challenges, and activations throughout the event.
In addition to the common areas, the event will feature the Gamification Stage, Human Risk Stage, Hacker Rangers Labs, a sponsor area, an activation area, and the Hacker Rangers Store.
And the traditional Happy Hour is here to stay. At the end of the day, the gathering that originally inspired HRXP will wrap up the event with networking, reunions, and new connections among professionals in the community.
Who Are the Speakers at HRXP 2026?
HRXP 2026 will bring together professionals and experts to share experiences, lessons learned, and trends related to cybersecurity, data protection, and awareness.
Gamification Stage (Azaleia Room)
Vinicius Perallis — CEO, Hacker Rangers
“The Future of Cybersecurity Awareness”
Lucio Oliveira — Regulatory Specialist, ANATEL
“Implementation vs. Engagement: ANATEL’s Challenges and Lessons in Building a Cybersecurity Culture”
Rafael Camargo — CISO, Tesouro Nacional
“From Clicks to Behavior: The Real-World Impact of Positive Phishing Campaigns on User Awareness”
Poliana Leva — Information Security Analyst, Algar
“The Human Factor in Security: When Listening Becomes Protection”
Viviane Lisboa — Information Security Specialist
“From the Factory Floor to the Headset: Making Awareness Work in the Real World”
Marcos Aguiar — CEO, EasyChange
“The Invisible Risk Is Now Measurable”
Renata Anjos and Grazielle Alessa — Cybersecurity Analyst II / Cybersecurity Manager, Mercado Bitcoin
“Human Risk: What Are Your Incidents Trying to Tell You?”
Lucas Marques — CEO & Executive Leader in IS, Next4Sec
“Identity in the Age of AI: Protecting Identities in the Age of AI”
Ricardo Becker — CEO & GRC Consulting, Becker
“Resilience in Practice: A Pragmatic and Practical Understanding of Corporate Resilience”
The Gamification Stage will also feature the Engagement Panel, bringing together professionals from different companies to share experiences and discuss the challenges of turning awareness into meaningful employee participation.
Panelists:
Ana Pacholek – CELCOIN
Sabrina Ferreira – VOLL
David Conde – UNISAÚDEMS
Anderson Ferreira – Banco Rendimento
Human Risk Stage (Ipê Room)
Fabiana Tanaka — CISO/CSO, Leroy Merlin
“Invisible Culture: How Leaders Turn Digital Vulnerability into Market Trust”
Andréa Thomé — Independent Board Member, CAIXA
“The Day the Board Clicked the Link: From Phishing, Fraud, and Scams to the Boardroom”
Bárbara Querubino and Eduarda Trevisan — Privacy and Data Protection / Governance & Risk Management, Scania Latin América
“From Awareness to Action: How Gamification Strengthened Scania’s Privacy and Data Protection Culture”
Juliana D’addio — Security Culture Lead, Santander
“The Owner Who Didn’t Know They Were One: The Limits of Awareness”
Drª Cindia Moraca — Lawyer, Professor, and Digital Law Speaker
“Children and Teenagers on Social Media: Risks and the New ECA Digital Rules”
Alexandre Oliveira — Offensive Security Analyst, Vantico
“AI in Pentesting: How Vantico Uses AI in Its Day-to-Day Operations”
Gabriel Gasque — Cyber Defense (FIAP), Azul
“The Player Behind the Podium: Tips for Mastering the Leaderboard”
What Can You Expect from Gamification at HRXP 2026?
When it comes to Hacker Rangers, gamification is always part of the experience. And HRXP is no exception. Throughout the event, participants will find experiences designed to encourage interaction and put discussions about cybersecurity awareness into practice.
The Hacker Rangers Arcade and Board Game will be available on both floors throughout the event, whether you want to check them out, play a quick round, or take part in the official tournaments.
Competitions will be held in both the morning and afternoon to reward the top players, including a knockout tournament for the highest-ranked Arcade players and exclusive Board Game matches.
And the gamified activities do not stop there. The 5th edition will also introduce new challenges and interactive activities. Missions, one of the day’s biggest new features, will challenge participants to complete different missions throughout the event. The first three participants to complete all the quests will win prizes, while those who complete some of the missions will also have a chance to win prizes in raffles.
At HRXP 2026, you’re not just a spectator. You’re a player.
HRXP 2026: Date, Venue, and Tickets
Date: October 15, 2026
Venue: Hotel Panamby — Av. Ordem e Progresso, 115, Barra Funda, São Paulo
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
HRXP 2026 Happy Hour
Venue: Village Castro — Rua Quirino dos Santos, 141, Barra Funda, São Paulo
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
To view the full event schedule, visit the event website. For more updates, follow HRXP 2026 on social media. Tickets are available starting at R$ 200.
