Cybersecurity Conferences 2025 - 2026

IDC European CISO Xchange 2025 brings together senior security leaders who are navigating a landscape shaped by evolving cyber threats, political instability, and rising regulatory pressure. The event highlights the importance of accurately assessing cyber risk, allocating appropriate resources for defense, and maintaining business resilience in the face of growing uncertainty. Attendees will explore the challenges of balancing security budgets with organizational risk tolerance, especially as global trade disruptions and economic fluctuations add new layers of complexity. The conference also emphasizes the impact of regulatory change, with a strong focus on compliance with NIS2 and DORA, while preparing for the disruptive effects of emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing. Security vendors and managed service providers will showcase new solutions for secure cloud migration, trusted AI adoption, and quantum-safe strategies. Designed for CISOs and senior decision-makers, the event provides both strategic insights and practical approaches to help enterprises strengthen their defenses while adapting to an increasingly volatile digital and regulatory environment.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 will be a key event for the cloud-native community, gathering developers, architects, and cybersecurity professionals from across the globe. As cloud-native technologies continue to transform the way applications are developed and deployed, cybersecurity remains a critical topic of discussion. The event will highlight innovative approaches to securing cloud-native environments, including container security, Kubernetes hardening, and securing microservices architectures. With the growing complexity of cloud infrastructures, KubeCon will feature discussions on securing containerized applications, safeguarding APIs, and managing vulnerabilities in dynamic environments. Experts will delve into best practices for threat detection, identity and access management (IAM), and ensuring compliance across distributed systems. The conference will also explore the challenges of securing CI/CD pipelines and automating security measures in DevSecOps workflows. Participants can expect to gain valuable insights into securing cloud-native environments while ensuring scalability, reliability, and efficiency in the face of evolving cyber threats.

AutomationSTAR 2025 is a premier gathering for professionals in software testing and automation, where innovation meets actionable strategy. The event is designed for those who are scaling automation frameworks, improving testing efficiency, and building systems that can withstand today’s complex challenges. Attendees will engage with some of the brightest thinkers and practitioners in quality engineering, gaining access to fresh tools and cutting-edge insights. From AI-enhanced testing workflows to sustainable automation practices, AutomationSTAR is more than just a conference — it's a space for learning, sharing, and driving the future of testing forward. Whether you're just starting your automation journey or leading quality initiatives at scale, the event provides the knowledge and community to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

SailPoint Navigate 2025 is the signature event series that sets the standard in identity security. Tailored exclusively for professionals managing enterprise identity and access, this forum dives deep into the most pressing challenges and emerging solutions shaping the future of digital identity protection. From securing hybrid workforces to managing identity governance at scale, Navigate gives attendees a front-row seat to strategic insights and technical innovations. This year’s theme focuses on reimagining what’s possible through identity security. With a curated agenda spanning real-world case studies, product innovations, and expert-led keynotes, participants will leave empowered to rethink how identity can drive resilience, agility, and trust across the enterprise. Whether you're a longtime identity champion or just evolving your program, Navigate 2025 is positioned to inform, inspire, and elevate your strategy.

This symposium gathers CIOs and senior IT leaders from around the world in Barcelona for an immersive, high-level experience. It offers an authentic chance to separate the buzz from real-world solutions and helps participants craft a future-ready technology strategy. Attendees walk away with actionable insights that support better decision-making during times of disruption and change. With a strong focus on practical application, the event combines thought-provoking keynotes, peer-to-peer engagement, and focused sessions that explore emerging trends, risk management, and transformation. Participants gain clarity and confidence in navigating their digital journey—and return equipped to drive strategic value across the business.

The Industrial Security Conference (ISC-CPH) 2025 in Copenhagen has expanded into a three-day international gathering dedicated to the advancement of cybersecurity in manufacturing and energy sectors. With two distinct tracks on the opening day, the event ensures tailored content for professionals dealing with production environments and utility infrastructures. ISC-CPH prioritizes real-world strategies, sharing practical approaches to protecting critical systems against evolving cyber threats, all without sales-driven content. Attendees will gain access to in-depth workshops, case studies, and presentations curated by OT security experts. With participants from over 20 countries, the event provides valuable networking opportunities in a collaborative environment that encourages the exchange of insights, solutions, and field-tested best practices. ISC-CPH stands out as a unique platform combining technical depth, peer-driven dialogue, and actionable intelligence to support the growing demands of industrial cybersecurity. From regulations to ransomware, the event aims to equip attendees with the clarity and connections needed to secure tomorrow’s industrial systems.

This event is centred on IT service management rather than cybersecurity. ITSM25 brings together industry leaders, practitioners, and vendors to explore trends and best practices in service delivery, process improvement, and professional service frameworks. With over fifty presentations and an awards gala, the content focuses on service management strategy, organizational efficiency, and technology adoption rather than deep technical cyber defence topics. The blend of networking, panel discussions, and case studies provides value for IT service professionals but does not emphasise core cybersecurity themes. While topics such as risk management, governance, and operational resilience may intersect with security, the primary emphasis remains on service operation and management excellence. As such, this event is not a cybersecurity‑focused conference.

Kubernetes on the Edge Day is a focused track within KubeCon + CloudNativeCon that brings together developers, platform engineers, and architects exploring the future of edge computing through a cloud native lens. As enterprise and service provider investments in edge infrastructure continue to rise, this event explores how Kubernetes and declarative APIs can enable scalable, automated management of highly distributed environments. It presents a timely opportunity to engage with the community and understand how cloud-native principles apply to edge-specific challenges. The agenda is tailored for professionals who are building and operating edge systems at scale. Attendees can expect discussions on architecture, observability, tooling, and production experiences from industry leaders and open-source contributors. With edge computing expected to reach hundreds of billions in investment, this event plays a crucial role in shaping best practices, open standards, and community-driven innovation. It is an essential destination for anyone working at the intersection of cloud, Kubernetes, and edge deployments.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025 brings together thousands of professionals from the open source, cloud native, and infrastructure security communities. As the flagship event of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation, it serves as a collaborative platform where developers, engineers, and cybersecurity stakeholders come together to shape the future of cloud native architecture. With CNCF Graduated, Incubating, and Sandbox projects in focus, the conference fosters open dialogue and innovation across the ecosystem. Held in Atlanta, this multi-day event explores cutting-edge advancements in cloud native technologies, including container security, workload orchestration, and infrastructure resilience. While not exclusively a cybersecurity event, many of the topics addressed have direct relevance to cloud security and enterprise threat mitigation. Attendees can expect deep technical sessions, community engagement, and exposure to security-first thinking woven throughout the program.

Web Summit Lisbon 2025 is set to be one of the world’s most influential gatherings for technology, policy, and innovation leaders. The conference will feature sessions that dig into the most pressing questions surrounding artificial intelligence, including the ethical dilemmas of rapid development, the balance between innovation and instability, and the long-term societal impacts of AI integration. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how these technological shifts will affect governance, industries, and everyday life. Among the highlights is the discussion on the “agentic era,” exploring the promise and challenges of multi-agent systems capable of replacing entire departmental workflows. Other sessions will examine the tension between accelerating AI adoption to address global issues and slowing progress to safeguard against potential risks. With debates on everything from deepfakes to the future of superintelligence, the summit positions itself as a key forum for shaping the conversation around AI’s role in the future of society and the global economy.

The GDS: Security Insight Summit Miami 2025 will bring together senior security leaders to address some of the most pressing challenges shaping today’s digital landscape. With resilience in operations, business, and cybersecurity becoming top priorities, the summit provides a platform to share strategies for managing risks in an era defined by complex regulations, growing third-party dependencies, and heightened data privacy concerns. Participants will also examine how emerging threats such as insider risks and AI-driven breaches are reshaping the security agenda, highlighting the need for proactive and adaptive defense models. Beyond threat management, the event will focus on aligning business goals with cybersecurity strategies, exploring the evolving role of the CISO, and fostering leadership collaboration across organizations. Attendees can expect a forward-looking program designed to equip executives with practical insights and leadership strategies to drive resilience, innovation, and secure growth.

CiliumCon 2025 is dedicated to exploring the power of Cilium, an open source cloud native networking, observability, and security solution built on eBPF. The event highlights how Cilium and its key sub-projects, Hubble and Tetragon, are driving scalability, performance, and transparency across Kubernetes environments and beyond. Attendees will hear from real-world users who have implemented Cilium to achieve breakthroughs in security and observability, as well as core contributors explaining the technical foundations of eBPF and Cilium’s advanced capabilities. The conference provides deep insights into networking internals, workload connectivity, high-performance observability, and modern security approaches that enable organizations to operate efficiently at scale. Designed for practitioners, engineers, and architects, CiliumCon delivers practical knowledge and community-driven perspectives that are shaping the future of cloud native infrastructure.

Open Source SecurityCon 2025 is a one-day, co-hosted event by the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) and the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). The conference creates a collaborative environment for exploring the intersection of open source security and cloud native technologies, bringing together professionals from across the software development and security landscape. The program will feature sessions on secure architecture and policy, software supply chain security, identity and access management, and public policy for open source. Attendees can expect expert-led discussions and practical insights from security engineers, developers, CISOs, CIOs, public sector experts, and industry pioneers. As part of the KubeCon + CloudNativeCon ecosystem, this event is designed to equip participants with the tools, strategies, and connections needed to strengthen open source and cloud native security for the future.

The Defend-IT Summit 2025 brings together IT and cybersecurity leaders to explore how technology, strategy, and resilience intersect in today’s digital landscape. The event focuses on helping organizations strengthen their defenses while supporting innovation and sustainable growth. Attendees will gain practical insights into current security trends, risk management, and transformation strategies that prepare businesses for emerging cyber challenges. Beyond presentations and panels, the summit offers opportunities to connect directly with experts shaping the future of secure digital operations. Participants will learn about proven frameworks, discuss real-world case studies, and discover new tools that enhance resilience and efficiency. Defend-IT Summit 2025 positions itself as a platform for professionals who want to not only respond to cyber threats but also lead their organizations with confidence into a secure and forward-thinking future.

Defense & Security 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of one of ASEAN’s most prominent defense and internal security exhibitions. Held in Bangkok, the biennial event brings together professionals from land, sea, air, and internal security sectors under one roof. Since its debut in 2003, the exhibition has grown from a small regional showcase into a major international platform for defense technology, equipment, and partnership development. The 2025 edition continues the theme "The Power of Partnership," highlighting collaboration across military and law enforcement communities. The event attracts government delegations, defense contractors, and industry leaders who come to exchange ideas, explore innovations, and strengthen regional cooperation. Exhibitors present the latest advancements in defense systems, cybersecurity solutions, and homeland security technologies, reflecting the increasingly connected nature of modern defense operations. With its comprehensive scope and strong international presence, Defense & Security 2025 stands as a key meeting point for professionals shaping the future of defense and strategic security in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo is a premier event that gathers IT leaders, executives, and professionals from across the globe to explore the latest trends, technologies, and strategies in the information technology and cybersecurity sectors. Hosted by Gartner, the event serves as a platform for networking, learning, and discovering innovative solutions that can drive business transformation. With a focus on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and security, the symposium provides a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of IT. Participants at the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo have the chance to attend keynote presentations, panel discussions, and workshops led by industry experts. Topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics are covered in-depth, offering attendees insights into the strategies and tools needed to stay ahead in an increasingly digital world. Whether looking to enhance operational efficiency, bolster cybersecurity measures, or embrace the latest technological advancements, the Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo offers valuable content and discussions designed to inspire innovation and growth in the tech industry.

The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) will host its flagship conference, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2025, from November 10-13 in Atlanta, Georgia. This premier event will bring together cloud-native enthusiasts, adopters, and experts from open-source communities to explore the latest innovations in cloud computing. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with CNCF's Graduated and Incubating Projects, expanding their knowledge of cloud-native technologies and solutions. Throughout the four-day event, participants will learn from industry leaders, network with peers, and discover new opportunities for collaboration. With the rapid adoption of cloud-native technologies, this conference serves as a critical venue for sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and advancing the future of cloud computing. Whether you're a developer, system architect, or IT executive, KubeCon + CloudNativeCon provides invaluable insights into the latest trends and tools that are shaping the cloud-native landscape. Don't miss this chance to be a part of one of the largest gatherings of cloud-native professionals in North America.

The 6th CISO 360 Middle East Conference, set for Dubai in September 2025, will bring together Chief Information Security Officers, resilience leaders, and technology risk professionals from across the GCC and beyond. Recognized as a leading event for the regional cybersecurity community, this year promises to be the most impactful yet. Participants can expect in-depth discussions on critical topics, including resilience building, regulatory compliance, and risk management in today’s complex threat landscape. This event offers CISOs a strategic opportunity to benchmark against industry peers, share effective cybersecurity practices, and align on strategies for emerging challenges. As the cyber threat environment grows increasingly complex, this conference provides a vital forum for leaders to collaborate on initiatives, gain insights from cutting-edge research, and reinforce their approach to safeguarding their organizations. The Dubai gathering highlights the importance of cybersecurity resilience and empowers CISOs to strengthen their organizations’ defenses in a rapidly evolving digital world.

UKsec Cyber Summit 2025 returns to London for its eighth annual edition, bringing together cybersecurity leaders to examine the country’s rapidly evolving digital threat landscape. This year’s summit focuses on regulation, risk, and resilience as UK organizations navigate a period of uncertainty marked by anticipated legislative changes, including the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. The event will provide critical insights into how businesses can prepare for stricter compliance requirements while maintaining a strong security posture against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The agenda, shaped by a dedicated Steering Committee of cybersecurity professionals, will feature sessions on national threat trends, organizational readiness, and long-term resilience building. Attendees can expect in-depth discussions, practical takeaways, and expert perspectives designed to help enterprises adapt and thrive in the face of regulatory shifts and digital risk. As one of the UK's premier cybersecurity events, UKsec 2025 offers a unique opportunity for thought leaders and practitioners to connect, collaborate, and future-proof their security strategies.

The ISO 31000 Risk Management conference provided a comprehensive overview of risk management principles and practices. Attendees appreciated the expert-led sessions that delved into risk assessment, treatment, and communication. The event facilitated networking opportunities with industry leaders, enhancing knowledge sharing. Participants found the practical case studies particularly valuable, offering insights into real-world applications. Overall, the conference effectively addressed current challenges and trends in risk management, making it a worthwhile experience for professionals.