WHAT IS CERBERUS K9?
CERBERUS K9 is Poland’s largest and one of the NATO region’s largest free platforms for exchanging knowledge and experience in cynology, public safety, and defence. The event connects uniformed professionals with civilians, instructors from around the world with Polish specialists, and theory with intensive hands-on practice.
In 2025 we brought together more than 150 participants from 7 countries — police, military, fire and rescue, pro-defence organisations, and civilian dog handlers. In 2026 we scale to a European level: confirmed participation from US Police K9 SWAT, the Portuguese Navy, and 15+ delegations from NATO countries.
250+
PLANNED PARTICIPANTS
15+
NATO & EU COUNTRIES
8
TRAINING MODULES
1
FIRST EVENT OF THIS KIND IN POLAND
CERBERUS K9
09:30
Opening ceremony
▾16:00
FIRST AID
▾14:00
K9 DEFENSE - GROUP I
▾14:00
K9 DEFENSE - GROUP II
▾14:00
K9 SAR/TRACKING
▾11:00
SPEAKER - MIROSŁAW KUŚWIK
▾14:00
DRONES
▾14:00
K9 DETECTION
▾14:00
TCCC
▾12:30
SPEAKER - PIOTR PEKSA
▾15:30
Lunch break
▾14:00
SPEAKER - MARIUSZ URBANIAK
▾19:30
DRONES
▾16:30
SPEAKER - KRZYSZTOF PAPADIS
▾19:30
TCCC
▾19:30
K9 DEFENSE - GROUP I
▾19:30
K9 DEFENSE - GROUP II
▾19:30
K9 DETECTION
▾19:30
K9 SAR/TRACKING
▾24:00
Integration bonfire
▾EVENT INFRASTRUCTURE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Admission to selected CERBERUS K9 2026 modules is paid. For free admission we invite you to the conference, first aid, and drone training. Registration is required due to limited capacity. Register at: tickets.pactak9.org
Yes. Participation with a dog is available for services (service dogs) and civilians (private dogs). Required: vaccination proof, microchip, leash. Details in the registration form.
The dog must have current vaccinations (including rabies), a microchip, and veterinary documentation. For biting dogs, a muzzle is mandatory while moving around the event area (outside training modules).
Yes. You can attend the conference, TCCC, access all other modules, and join first aid training without a dog.
The working language is Polish. Modules with international instructors are conducted in English with interpretation. Presentations and materials are available in Polish and English.
The organizer does not provide accommodation directly, but the registration form at tickets.pactak9.org includes recommended hotels in Ostrów Wielkopolski with preferred rates.
Ostrów Wlkp. is on the A2 motorway (Ostrów exit). Trains from Poznań (45 min), Wrocław (1.5h), Łódź (2h). Detailed map on /contact.
Yes, free parking is available at 3MK Arena. Designated areas for participants with dogs will be prepared.