OWASP Global AppSec USA 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am PST

Opening Remarks and Debate: Vulnerability auto-remediation breaks "you build it, you own it"

Friday November 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PST

"You build it, you own it" pushed accountability for security into the hands of the teams who write the code. Auto-remediation tools now promise to close that loop faster than any human team can: scanning, patching, opening PRs, sometimes merging without a developer ever seeing the diff. The question this debate puts on the table is whether that promise quietly guts the principle it claims to serve.

This session pits experienced practitioners in both positions challenging each position directly, with a focus on where the line sits between assistive automation and abdicated accountability, and what AppSec teams should demand from vendors before treating "auto" as a synonym for "handled."

This new format aims to involve the audience in a spirited discussion around important industry topics.

Speakers

Jeff Williams

Founder & CTO, Contrast Security

Jeff Williams is the Founder and CTO of Contrast Security, where he is pioneering runtime application security and Application Detection & Response (ADR). For more than 25 years, Jeff has helped shape the field of application security—as a founder and former Global Chair of OWASP... Read More →

Dr. Katie Paxton-Fear

Lecturer and Educational YouTuber, Manchester Metropolitan University

Dr Katie Paxton-Fear is a lecturer of cyber security at Manchester Metropolitan University, she's a hacker and YouTuber, she's made 50+ videos on a range of topics, explaining vulnerabilities, tools etc, and made a splash as an API hackerSpeaker Agreement
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Petra Vukmirovic

Head of Information Security and Fractional Head of Product, Numan and Devarmor

Petra is a technology enthusiast, leader and public speaker. A former emergency medicine doctor and competitive volleyball athlete, she thrives in challenging environments and loves creating order from chaos. Initially pursuing a medical career, Petra's passion for technology led... Read More →

Friday November 6, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PST
Room: Grand Ballroom A (Street Level)

Keynote

OWASP Global AppSec USA 2026

9:00am PST

Jeff Williams

Dr. Katie Paxton-Fear

Petra Vukmirovic

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