Cybersecurity Conferences 2026 - 2027

This conference brings together senior IT executives and chief information officers under the umbrella of an immersive leadership forum grounded in the latest research and peer insight. Attendees engage in sessions focused on evolving the IT function from operational support into a strategic partner, with tracks covering topics such as functional leadership, C-suite influence and emerging technology imperatives. The agenda underscores how technology must accelerate business growth, advance digital transformation and strengthen executive collaboration.

Over the two-day event professionals will not only listen to keynotes and participate in workshops and roundtables, but they will also have access to one-on-one meetings with Gartner analysts and dedicated networking time with peers. The programme’s design supports both strategic reflection and actionable take-aways, helping CIOs validate their game plan and build connections that translate into broader leadership impact.

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S4x26 is one of the world’s premier gatherings for industrial cybersecurity professionals, known for its forward-thinking approach to operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) security. The event attracts more than a thousand experts, innovators, and leaders who come together to explore how technology, creativity, and collaboration can create stronger, more resilient infrastructures. With three days of sessions across multiple stages, it provides a mix of deep technical insights, strategic discussions, and open exchanges of ideas that challenge traditional ways of thinking.

Beyond the sessions, S4x26 is famous for its unique atmosphere that blends high-level technical content with creativity and community spirit. Attendees experience interactive presentations, networking parties, and hands-on learning environments that inspire new thinking in cybersecurity. It’s a space for those who are eager to stay ahead of emerging threats, shape the future of ICS defense, and engage with the global OT security community in a setting that is as energizing as it is educational.

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IAPP Data Protection Intensive: UK 2026 brings together privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law professionals for a rich program of keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions focused on data protection from a U.K. and global perspective. The event will cover regulatory developments, technology and operational practices, AI governance, cross-border data flow, cybersecurity regulation, and privacy law enforcement trends. Attendees will be able to deepen their practical knowledge, network with peers, and prepare for recognised IAPP certifications.

As the landscape of privacy and cybersecurity evolves, this intensive conference offers timely insight into how organisations can navigate compliance challenges, adapt to new AI-related regulations, and strengthen data protection strategies. It is especially relevant for privacy officers, legal counsel, compliance managers, and anyone responsible for governance of data and digital risk.

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It’s time to suit up and sharpen your skills at SANS Surge 2026 — the premiere, high-stakes, hands-on training event where cybersecurity heroes are born.

Under the guidance of legendary instructors — true heroes of the cyber realm — you'll engage in powerful training sessions, action-packed labs, and real-time missions that put your skills to the ultimate test.

Whether you're a seasoned guardian or just discovering your powers, this event will arm you with the tools needed to battle today’s most formidable digital threats.

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The NDSS Symposium 2026 will bring together leading researchers, practitioners and developers who focus on the security of networked and distributed systems. When participants gather from 23 to 27 February in San Diego, they will engage in deep discussions about system design, implementation and real-world security challenges affecting the Internet and its infrastructure. With a strong emphasis on practical and applied work rather than purely theoretical models, the event is particularly suited to those who design secure systems, deploy large-scale networks or defend critical services.

During the week, attendees will have access to peer-reviewed paper presentations, workshops and tutorials that present the latest findings in Internet security research. Beyond the sessions, the Symposium provides opportunities to connect with fellow practitioners, learn from the implementation successes and failures of others, and explore how new research can be translated into real systems. This blend of rigorous research and real-world relevance makes NDSS a must-attend event for anyone working in cybersecurity of network and distributed systems.

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IAPP UK Intensive 2026 brings together privacy, AI governance, and cybersecurity law professionals who work within or alongside the UK regulatory environment. The event is designed for practitioners who need practical insight into how evolving laws, regulatory guidance, and enforcement trends affect real world operations. Sessions focus on interpreting complex requirements and applying them in day to day decision making, with strong attention to accountability, risk management, and responsible data use.

The conference emphasizes discussion driven learning and peer engagement, making it especially valuable for professionals managing privacy and security programs in regulated environments. Attendees gain clarity on emerging UK specific challenges while also understanding how global developments influence local compliance. With its focused format and expert led sessions, the event supports professionals seeking actionable knowledge rather than high level theory.

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The 8th International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Information and Communication (ICAIIC 2026) will explore the latest advances in AI and its applications across information and communication technologies. While the event covers a broad spectrum of AI topics, it includes sessions specifically on security and privacy in blockchain, highlighting emerging methods to protect digital systems and data. Participants will gain insights into AI-driven approaches for safeguarding networked environments, ensuring privacy in distributed systems, and applying intelligent methods to enhance cybersecurity in modern ICT infrastructure.

ICAIIC 2026 offers researchers, industry professionals, and practitioners a platform to share original work, early-stage research, and position papers. Presented papers will be included in the ICAIIC Conference Proceedings with indexing in IEEE Xplore, Scopus, and EI Compendex. Attendees can expect deep discussions on AI applications for security within broader ICT contexts, providing practical takeaways for cybersecurity integration in emerging technologies.

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Regulatory scrutiny around privacy rights requests is intensifying as volumes grow and requirements become more complex across jurisdictions. This session examines what regulators expect when organizations receive requests to access, delete or manage personal data, especially when that data sits in siloed or unstructured systems. The discussion focuses on how companies can meet legal obligations while navigating fragmented global privacy laws.

Privacy experts share practical approaches to managing the full lifecycle of a request, from intake and identity verification to fulfillment and reporting. The webinar highlights enforcement trends, common operational challenges and proven methods to reduce manual effort while maintaining compliance. Real world lessons from customer experience are included to help privacy and data protection teams improve response times, lower risk and scale their programs with greater confidence.

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The OpenText Summit: Sydney 2026 is positioned as a forward-looking gathering for enterprise leaders who want to understand how AI powered knowledge workers and intelligent automation can reshape their operations. The event highlights how organisations are beginning to offload repetitive work, accelerate decision making, and strengthen compliance through new AI driven systems. It also explores how sovereign cloud capabilities support local data handling while enabling global scalability, which remains a major consideration for highly regulated sectors. Attendees can expect a mix of keynote discussions, practical demonstrations, and examples from real deployments that show how companies are improving efficiency without compromising security or governance.

Cybersecurity plays an important role in the conversations, as the summit addresses how content management, service operations, and digital workflows rely on secure architectures to function at scale. The program underscores the need for responsible AI design that protects sensitive information and supports long term operational resilience. Participants will gain insights into how OpenText tools can help unify data across departments, reduce risks associated with fragmented systems, and support a modern digital workforce where people and AI solutions collaborate effectively.

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The Cloud Security USA Conference series is an Elite In Person Annual Conference Gathering of senior IT professionals, cloud security experts & decision makers from top tier Companies in Pharma, Retail, Education, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mining & Energy sector, Banking, Telecom, Food & Beverages, Financial services, Healthcare & Government Administration.

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Compliance programs are becoming more complex as new regulations, rising customer expectations and efficiency demands reshape the landscape. This session explores key findings from A LIGN’s 2026 Compliance Benchmark Report, built on insights from more than 1,000 compliance professionals, and highlights how organizations are adapting to evolving audit and regulatory pressures.

The discussion examines audit quality, barriers to harmonizing multiple frameworks, shifts in federal compliance requirements and the growing role of technology and AI in risk management. Attendees will gain perspective on how peers are modernizing their compliance strategies, reducing friction in audit cycles and strengthening oversight in an increasingly regulated environment.

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Gain insight into the latest ThousandEyes innovations announced at Cisco Live Amsterdam and see how new capabilities enhance visibility across complex network and cloud environments. The session walks through updates designed to improve analytics, speed up issue resolution, and provide clearer operational intelligence for distributed infrastructure.

The discussion highlights how these enhancements support IT operations, networking, and cloud teams in managing performance across modern digital ecosystems. Attendees will get a focused overview of what is new, how the features work in practice, and how they can be applied to improve reliability and user experience across enterprise networks.

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Shared identity infrastructure can turn a single breach into a widespread outage that affects every customer at once. This webinar examines the security risks of traditional multi tenant identity models and why identity has become a critical single point of failure for modern enterprises.

The discussion dives into resilience first identity architecture, comparing shared and isolated deployments from both a security and operational perspective. Attendees will gain insight into how isolated identity infrastructure reduces blast radius, supports compliance, and avoids hidden costs tied to legacy providers. Real world examples show how organizations are deploying identity across cloud, private, and air gapped environments without sacrificing control or portability.

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Digital trust and certificate management updates take center stage in this quarterly briefing covering the latest industry changes impacting TLS, code signing and validation processes. The session breaks down the upcoming shift to 200 day TLS certificate lifespans, key transition dates and the practical steps organizations should take to adjust automation strategies before enforcement begins. Additional discussion addresses shorter code signing certificate validity and what these changes mean for operational planning.

The webinar also reviews evolving requirements around DNSSEC, domain control validation and CAA checks, along with updates to DCV validity periods and proposals affecting manual validation methods. Expanding developments in secure email and identity validation are included as part of the broader digital trust landscape. Attendees will gain clarity on compliance expectations and the actions needed to stay aligned with new certificate and validation standards.

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Marketing and privacy teams are under growing pressure to work together as regulatory enforcement increases and expectations around consent continue to rise. This webinar focuses on how organizations can move beyond basic compliance activities and adopt more unified models that connect consent management, data rights, and trust governance while still supporting personalization and AI driven marketing.

The session covers real challenges teams face when balancing lead generation with privacy obligations and explains how integrated approaches improve data quality, reduce friction, and strengthen first party data foundations. Attendees will gain practical guidance on aligning operating models, governance, and shared metrics, along with insights on where to start, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to scale privacy programs in a way that supports innovation without increasing risk.

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Aktonomy is the industry’s largest Agentic AI Security summit, hosted by Akto, bringing together CISOs, AI security leaders, and AI teams to share real-world lessons on securing AI agents, MCPs, and autonomous workflows in production.

Who should attend? CISOs, security leaders, AI teams, and anyone responsible for securing or deploying agentic AI in the enterprise.

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The National K 12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference 2026 brings together leaders from school districts, education service agencies, and state education offices who aim to strengthen cybersecurity strategies within the K 12 sector. The event focuses on practical defense, emerging threats, and the need for long term security planning. Attendees gain insight into real incidents, lessons learned, and the evolving risks schools continue to face, including ransomware and data breaches that often disrupt learning environments. The conference maintains a collaborative tone that encourages professionals to exchange experiences and identify solutions shaped by real world challenges.

Organized by K12 SIX, the gathering places strong emphasis on building community readiness through shared best practices. The setting in Albuquerque provides a focused environment for conversations around district wide preparedness and security maturity. With registration required in advance and a venue designed to host concentrated working sessions, the experience aims to equip education cybersecurity leaders with practical guidance they can apply immediately. The event’s reputation as a top K 12 conference reflects its continued commitment to supporting the sector’s security needs through open dialogue and collective problem solving.

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Futurescot's Cyber Security Conference 2026 serves as a major gathering point for Scotland’s public sector security leaders. The program highlights the growing pressure placed on national agencies and public institutions as attacks become more frequent and more sophisticated. Delegates can expect a strong focus on national coordination efforts, including the introduction of Scotland’s new Cyber Observatory. The event attracts senior figures from law enforcement, digital government, health services, education networks, and critical infrastructure, creating an environment where complex security issues can be discussed with clarity and shared purpose.

The agenda also explores how AI and automation are influencing both offensive and defensive security practices. Sessions take a practical direction, guiding attendees through real cases of ransomware, phishing, social engineering, and insider risk. The goal is to provide clear strategies that organizations can use to strengthen their cyber resilience and reduce exposure to disruptive attacks.

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Phishing resistant MFA, passwordless authentication and AI driven identity protection take center stage in this live product demonstration of Duo’s security first IAM platform. The session walks through how modern identity attacks such as AI powered phishing and session hijacking bypass traditional MFA, and shows how stronger controls can reduce identity based breach risk.

Attendees will see real time configuration of MFA, device trust policies and passwordless access, along with integration into existing identity providers such as Active Directory, Okta and Entra. The demo also highlights adaptive risk based policies and the Duo AI Assistant for administrative efficiency. A live Q and A follows the walkthrough, giving IT and security teams practical insight into deploying and managing Duo in real environments.

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A yearly idea exchange, not for the faint hearted. COSAC is a face to face meet up where cybersecurity leaders present unique thought, and presenters are challenged with rigorous debate.

At COSAC all the nonsense is left behind; there are no vendor gauntlets, no sales pitches masquerading as information, and no egos.

It’s just smart people, inspiring speakers and a ton of passion. The kind of event you’ve always wanted, but didn’t know existed.

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Threat intelligence becomes far more effective when context and behavior are analyzed together rather than in isolation. This webinar focuses on how static, enrichment, and dynamic analysis each play a role in improving detection accuracy and response speed, and why relying on only one approach often leaves gaps in visibility.

The session explains when to use signatures and indicators for fast triage, how enrichment adds critical context to reduce noise and prioritize risk, and how behavior driven analysis exposes real world attacker activity that static methods miss. Attendees will gain practical guidance on combining these techniques in SOC, threat hunting, and incident response workflows to produce higher quality intelligence and better security outcomes.

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This event brings together members of Scotland’s cybersecurity community to explore how resilience and preparedness can be strengthened through collaboration. Hosted in Glasgow alongside Cyber Scotland Week, the session highlights the role of partnerships between industry, academia, and government in addressing evolving cyber threats. It provides a space for shared learning within a strong regional security ecosystem.

Discussions focus on preparing for future challenges, improving coordination, and learning from real-world experiences. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and explore how collective effort can improve national and organizational resilience. The event is designed for professionals who want to engage with Scotland’s cybersecurity community and contribute to practical, forward-looking security conversations.

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The Cybersecurity Summit: Implications of AI 2026 will bring leaders from across finance, government, and technology together for a practical look at how artificial intelligence is reshaping security. The sessions will focus on governance, trust, and risk, giving attendees clear direction for adapting to rapid developments in AI-driven threats and compliance requirements. Each discussion is designed to offer insight that connects strategy with real-world implementation.

ISMG’s events are known for their grounded conversations rather than abstract theory. This summit continues that tradition, with experienced professionals sharing lessons learned from the front lines of cybersecurity. Attendees can expect to leave with a better understanding of how AI impacts their defensive posture, operational priorities, and organizational resilience in the years ahead.

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OpenText Summit Sydney 2026 brings together business and technology leaders to explore how AI powered digital knowledge workers are reshaping the modern enterprise. The event focuses on agentic AI, intelligent automation, and secure information management, showing how organizations can reduce repetitive work while empowering people to focus on strategy, creativity, and innovation. Cybersecurity and compliance play a central role, with discussions on sovereign cloud models that keep data local while supporting global scale.

Through keynote sessions, real world case studies, and live demonstrations, attendees gain practical insight into building responsible AI systems that are secure, scalable, and trusted. The summit highlights how content management, cybersecurity, analytics, and DevOps come together through a unified information layer, helping organizations turn data into confident decisions and long term competitive advantage.

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Cyber risk is no longer limited to technical incidents and is increasingly shaping business pressure, leadership decisions, and organizational resilience. This webinar examines how AI driven attacks, ransomware, and hacktivism are changing the nature of cyber threats and why many leaders are missing this shift. The discussion looks at how modern attacks are designed to appear legitimate, apply sustained operational pressure, and escalate into legal, regulatory, and reputational challenges.

The session focuses on understanding this evolving risk landscape and what it means for executive decision making. Led by senior cybersecurity leadership, the webinar provides perspective on why traditional improvements in security posture are no longer enough and how organizations can better interpret and respond to threats that are meant to force strategic choices rather than simply disrupt systems.

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Organizations planning the transition away from SAP Identity Management will get a practical look at how to migrate to One Identity Manager using ASCONSIT FastLane. The webinar focuses on preparing for SAP IDM’s end of use by showing how identity data, workflows, and access controls can be moved efficiently while maintaining security from day one.

The session highlights proven migration workflows, ways to reduce business disruption, and how to maintain continuity of identity operations throughout the process. Attendees will gain insight into securing access to critical data immediately after migration and ensuring the identity environment remains stable, compliant, and ready for long term use.

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GenAI Conference is the ultimate platform for business leaders in AI, Machine Learning, Data, Innovation, and Technology to connect, learn, and lead. The event will feature expert speakers and an agenda packed with actionable insights on AI governance, generative agents, and driving measurable value for enterprises.

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Get a hands on look at how Huntress helps security teams respond to real world threats through a live AMA and product demo. This interactive session invites participants to bring their toughest security challenges, practical scenarios, and questions directly to the Huntress team for open discussion.

The webinar walks through the platform in real time, showing how it supports detection, response, and day to day security operations as threats continue to evolve. Attendees will gain practical insight into how common security pain points are handled and see how the platform adapts to unpredictable attacker behavior in modern environments.

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The CIOMeet 2026 series brings together senior IT executives and cybersecurity leaders from around the world in an intimate, interactive setting designed to foster collaboration and insight sharing. Each regional event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with peers, industry experts, and solution providers, focusing on emerging cybersecurity threats, strategic IT leadership, and enterprise technology trends. The meetings are carefully structured to allow for meaningful discussions, networking, and thought leadership presentations, making them highly valuable for decision-makers who need actionable insights.

Across its many locations, from major U.S. tech hubs to international centers like London, Sydney, and Sao Paulo, CIOMeet emphasizes the local and global perspectives of cybersecurity challenges. Participants can expect to leave with new strategies for enhancing organizational security posture, understanding risk management trends, and building professional networks with senior-level IT executives. The combination of social dinners, workshops, and CTO-focused roundtables ensures that each attendee gains practical knowledge while also forging important business relationships in the cybersecurity ecosystem.

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The Cloud Security USA Conference series is an Elite In Person Annual Conference Gathering of senior IT professionals, cloud security experts & decision makers from top tier Companies in Pharma, Retail, Education, Automobile, Manufacturing, Mining & Energy sector, Banking, Telecom, Food & Beverages, Financial services, Healthcare & Government Administration.

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