David Jacoby has been hacking ethically for over 30 years and he’s still having way too much fun doing it. A veteran cybersecurity expert and one of Sweden’s boldest hackers, David is known for transforming the dark art of hacking into jaw dropping, provocative presentations.

With a background as an entrepreneur, innovator, and security researcher, he’s always got multiple projects on the go. Currently, he serves as Chief Strategy Officer at Syndis, where he continues to push the boundaries of cybersecurity and innovation.

His presentations mix thrilling demonstrations with practical takeaways, showing audiences how hackers really think and how to outsmart them. Whether he’s breaking into devices on stage, unpacking the psychology of cybercrime, or teaching simple tricks to stay safe online, David makes complex security feel engaging, urgent, and surprisingly entertaining.

Beyond the stage, he has advised best-selling authors, co-written leading textbooks on exploitation, advised multiple Fortune 500 companies and startups, and appeared on international TV always with the same mission: to demystify hacking and help people protect what matters most.