Hardware security - workshop s firmou Trezor a Tropic Square
- Date
- 2026-05-13
- Location
- FEL Café, Praha 6 - Dejvice, Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
- Host
- CZM Calendar
About this event
Hardware security is one of those topics everyone agrees matters, but too few people get the chance to explore in a practical, grounded way with the people who actually build the tools. This workshop brings the conversation out of theory and into the room, with Trezor and Tropic Square at FEL Café in Dejvice for an in-person evening focused on how secure hardware is designed, discussed, and challenged. If you care about bitcoin, open technology, embedded systems, privacy, or simply want sharper thinking about how trust is built into devices, this is the kind of meetup that rewards curiosity. Expect a technically serious but accessible atmosphere, with space for learning, discussion, and meeting others who care about the same questions. About the Event This is an in-person hardware security workshop created for people who want to better understand the role secure hardware plays in modern digital systems, especially in the context of bitcoin and security-focused products. With Trezor and Tropic Square involved, the event sits at the intersection of practical product experience, security thinking, and community exchange. Rather than a generic meetup with surface-level networking, the focus here is on a specific subject: hardware security. That gives the evening a clear center of gravity. Whether you already follow this field closely or are looking for a stronger foundation, the format is designed to make the topic more approachable through direct discussion and shared context. Because this takes place in person at FEL Café, the event also has a strong community dimension. It is a space to ask questions, hear how others think about security tradeoffs, and connect with people across the bitcoin, hardware, and broader technical community in Prague. You should expect a setting that feels more conversational than corporate. The value comes not only from the workshop content itself, but from being in the room with people who care about how secure devices are built, tested, and trusted. What to Expect The evening begins at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 13 and is structured around an in-person workshop format. That means the event is likely to be most useful if you come ready to listen actively, think critically, and engage with the topic rather than treat it as a passive talk. What you can expect from the session: A focused exploration of hardware security as a real-world engineering and product problem Insight into the kinds of challenges that matter when building security-conscious hardware A chance to hear perspectives connected to Trezor and Tropic Square in a live setting Space for discussion with attendees interested in bitcoin, embedded systems, privacy, and secure design Informal networking before, during, or after the workshop in a community-friendly venue Because the subject is narrow in the best way, the conversation can go deeper than a general tech meetup. Expect questions around trust, attack surfaces, design decisions, and the practical realities behind secure hardware, rather than broad slogans about security. The social side matters too. This is also tagged as a meetup, networking, and community event, so there is clear room for informal exchange. If you have been looking for a place to meet technically curious people in Prague who care about bitcoin and security beyond headlines, this is a strong fit. Why Attend If you work with hardware, software, security, or bitcoin, the biggest benefit is context. Hardware security is often discussed in fragments, but this workshop gives you a chance to connect ideas to actual builders, products, and design philosophies. Even one well-asked question in the right room can sharpen how you think about trust and risk. You may also come away with a clearer sense of how security decisions are made in practice. For founders, engineers, researchers, and technically minded users, that perspective is useful whether you are building devices, evaluating products, or simply trying to understand what makes one security model more credible than another. Reasons this event is worth your time: You want a deeper, more specific conversation than a general startup or crypto meetup usually offers You are curious about the relationship between bitcoin custody, device trust, and secure hardware You value being able to ask questions in person instead of piecing together context from articles and social posts You want to meet others in Prague who are serious about technology, privacy, and security There is also value in the room itself. Events like this often attract a mix of engineers, enthusiasts, product people, and community members, which makes for better discussions. You are not only there to absorb information; you are there to calibrate your thinking against other smart people with adjacent interests. Practical Details The event takes place in person at FEL Café, Praha 6 - Dejvice, Czechia. That setting makes it easy to combine focused workshop time with more informal conversation, which is often where follow-up questions and useful introductions happen. When: Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 PM GMT+2. Since it is an evening event, it fits well for people coming from work, study, or other daytime commitments. Arriving on time will help you get the full benefit of the workshop flow and any opening context. A few practical reasons to attend in person: You will be able to engage more naturally in discussion Networking is easier in a café setting than in a large conference environment The topic benefits from live back-and-forth and real-time questions You will be part of a local community moment rather than just another online session If this topic is already on your radar, this is an easy yes. If you are hardware-curious, bitcoin-adjacent, or looking for a technically meaningful meetup in Prague, this is a strong opportunity to spend an evening on something concrete, relevant, and worth discussing further.
Who should attend
This event is for people who want substance, not just surface-level tech talk. - You work in **hardware, embedded systems, security, or product engineering** and want to hear a more grounded discussion of how hardware security is approached in practice. - You are part of the **bitcoin community** and want a better understanding of the security assumptions behind devices, custody, and trust. - You are a **developer, researcher, student, or technically curious builder** who enjoys learning directly from teams working close to the problem. - You want to meet people in **Prague’s local tech and bitcoin community** in a setting that makes real conversation easier than a large conference or generic meetup. - You are interested in **privacy, secure design, and open technology**, and you appreciate events with a clear technical focus. - You do not need to be a hardware security specialist already; if you are motivated to ask good questions and connect ideas across bitcoin, hardware, and security, you will get a lot from being in the room.