Cybersecurity Conferences 2026 - 2027

Digital trust in email and business communications is eroding as AI reshapes how attackers operate and bypass long standing defenses. This webinar examines why threats like phishing, BEC, and deepfakes are becoming more dangerous again and why many security teams no longer believe these risks are under control.

Drawing on research from Osterman Research, the session breaks down what security and IT leaders are experiencing in real environments, including why legacy email security tools and traditional training are failing against AI driven attacks. The discussion also looks at how organizations are responding, with many prepared to replace core security platforms to regain trust and resilience. Attendees will hear insights on what actions security leaders are taking next and how to prepare for a threat landscape that is still accelerating.

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CSA FinCloud Security Summit 2026 is a one-day virtual summit focused on cloud security in the financial services industry. Hosted by the Cloud Security Alliance, this event brings together leading CISOs, cloud architects, compliance leaders, fintech innovators, and policymakers to address the most pressing challenges in secure cloud adoption, AI-driven analytics, and regulatory compliance. The event is designed as a high-level global gathering, providing a platform to explore strategic and technical insights needed to secure modern financial infrastructure in the cloud environment.

Attendees can expect expert perspectives on resilient cloud security, compliance frameworks, and emerging threat trends that directly affect financial institutions as they modernize their core systems. With no cost to attend, this summit offers accessible insight into how secure cloud and Zero Trust approaches are transforming financial services. The online format allows participants from around the world to engage with content aimed at shaping the future of secure, compliant cloud-driven finance.

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Women leading the privacy and data protection profession take center stage in this International Women’s Day webinar, highlighting how their work shapes the broader cybersecurity and governance landscape. The panel brings together experienced privacy leaders to share their career journeys, professional challenges and lessons learned while advancing data protection practices inside modern organizations.

The discussion connects privacy with governance, risk and compliance, emphasizing how strong data protection frameworks support overall security strategy. Attendees will hear how roles such as Chief Privacy Officer, Data Protection Officer and Privacy Engineer intersect with cybersecurity teams to ensure data is handled lawfully, ethically and securely. Designed for both aspiring and established professionals, the session offers insight into career paths, leadership growth and the evolving relationship between privacy and security.

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BSides Zagreb 2026 is a community-focused security conference created for researchers, professionals, and enthusiasts who want a welcoming place to learn and collaborate. The event brings people together to share ideas, explore new security topics, and connect with others who care about open knowledge in cybersecurity. Since the conference is fully volunteer-driven and non-profit, it maintains a relaxed and supportive atmosphere where attendees can participate in talks, workshops, and discussions led by the local and regional security community.

The event remains free to attend, which helps draw a diverse group of participants. With its open Call for Papers running until February 1, 2026, BSides Zagreb encourages individuals with fresh research or practical experience to submit a talk. Its hands-on environment, combined with strong community involvement, makes it a valuable meeting place for people who want to grow their skills, share their work, and support an active cybersecurity community in Croatia.

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Managing regulatory change across policy, risk and controls is the focus of this session, highlighting how organizations can move from simply tracking updates to executing accountable action. The discussion centers on building a structured regulatory change management process that prioritizes relevant updates across jurisdictions and routes them to the appropriate policy, risk and control owners with clear deadlines and oversight.

The webinar also demonstrates how to maintain audit ready evidence through time stamped records of decisions, actions and attestations. Attendees will see how integrating regulatory updates into a connected workflow strengthens compliance, improves risk visibility and supports security and data protection obligations. The session is designed for compliance, risk and governance teams looking to operationalize regulatory change with measurable accountability.

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Vulnerability management depends on timely and reliable patching. This demo focused webinar highlights how proactive patch management can reduce risk exposure and improve security operations. It showcases Ivanti Neurons for Patch Management and walks through workflows designed to strengthen reliability while lowering administrative effort.

The session covers key features such as Preferred Servers, Patch Rollback, Flexible Ring Deployments, and Maintenance Windows. Attendees will also review deployment best practices aimed at accelerating patch rollout and simplifying ongoing maintenance. The focus is on practical steps to streamline patching and reduce vulnerabilities without adding unnecessary complexity.

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@Hack 2026 is a student focused cybersecurity hackathon hosted at Concordia University's downtown Montreal campus. The event brings together aspiring cybersecurity professionals for a full weekend of hands on challenges that encourage teamwork, creativity and problem solving under pressure. Participants can expect a mix of offensive and defensive tasks that test both technical skill and quick thinking, making it a strong learning experience for students who want to deepen their practical knowledge of cybersecurity.

The hackathon creates a friendly and energetic environment where students form teams, collaborate with peers and push themselves to complete unique challenge sets. Whether someone is exploring cybersecurity for the first time or already sharpening their skills, the event offers a supportive space to learn, compete and connect with others who share the same passion for security. It is designed to help participants grow their confidence while engaging with real world concepts in a fun and accessible way.

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TechLeaders Insight Summit 2026 brings together senior technology and security leaders to examine how European enterprises are evolving toward intelligent, data driven operating models. While the summit covers AI, automation, and modern architecture, cybersecurity plays a foundational role in enabling these transformations safely. Discussions focus on protecting operational integrity, securing interconnected systems, and managing cyber risk as organizations connect data across platforms and adopt advanced analytics at scale.

The event is designed for CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and senior security decision makers who are responsible for balancing innovation with resilience. Through executive level roundtables and peer driven discussions, participants explore Zero Trust principles, cyber risk governance, and security strategies that support intelligent enterprise initiatives. The summit provides practical insight into embedding cybersecurity into modernization efforts without slowing transformation or increasing exposure.

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LegalWeek New York 2026 is a major legal technology conference that brings together thousands of professionals shaping the future of law, regulation, and digital risk. The event is widely recognized for its strong focus on legal innovation, enterprise technology, and the operational challenges facing modern legal teams. Cybersecurity plays a critical role within the program, particularly through sessions covering data privacy, regulatory compliance, risk management, and secure legal operations in an increasingly digital environment.

Throughout the week, attendees engage in workshops, case studies, expert talks, and panel discussions that explore how technology and security intersect with legal practice. Topics include eDiscovery, legal automation, data governance, and cybersecurity strategy for law firms and corporate legal departments. The event also features a large expo floor and structured networking opportunities, making it a key destination for professionals seeking practical insight, trusted vendors, and peer connections across the global legal and cybersecurity landscape.

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Fortinet Accelerate 2026 brings together cybersecurity professionals, solution architects, partners, and customers for two days of focused learning and practical insights. Attendees can expect deep sessions on secure networking, Unified SASE, SOC modernization, OT security, and AI driven security improvements. The program offers a mix of strategic discussions and technical breakouts that help organizations understand emerging threats and apply best practices across their environments.

The event also highlights real world experiences from companies that have strengthened their security posture with Fortinet’s integrated platform. Hands on workshops, product roadmaps, and expert guidance create an environment where participants can refine their security strategies and explore the latest innovations. With extensive networking opportunities and direct access to Fortinet specialists, the conference is designed to help teams solve complex challenges and plan for the next stage of their cybersecurity maturity.

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The NERCOMP Annual Conference 2026 convenes higher education IT professionals, faculty, and institutional leaders to share knowledge and strategies for addressing technology challenges in academic environments. The conference spans systems administration, infrastructure, data services, digital learning innovation, leadership, and more, with a track focused on security and enterprise solutions that covers cybersecurity and IT support topics. Attendees choose from a broad range of sessions designed to build practical skills and insights for technology decision-making in colleges and universities.

This physical event in Providence brings participants together to network, exchange best practices, and explore emerging technologies shaping campus IT environments. The program includes opportunities for peer-led presentations, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions across core topics such as infrastructure security, data protection, cloud services, and digital transformation. With speakers drawn from academic institutions and technology partners, the conference supports professional development for IT and cybersecurity practitioners working in higher education.

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MoneyLIVE Summit 2026 brings together senior banking, fintech, and payments leaders to discuss the future of financial services, digital identity, fraud prevention, and secure financial infrastructure. While primarily a banking and payments conference, the agenda includes sessions on resilience and security, counter fraud, AML strategy, authentication technologies, and regulatory risk management. These topics highlight the growing importance of cybersecurity in protecting financial systems, digital transactions, and customer data across modern banking platforms.

While not exclusively focused on cybersecurity, the event provides meaningful insight into financial sector security challenges through discussions led by chief information officers, risk leaders, and technology executives. Attendees explore how financial institutions are strengthening defenses, improving digital trust, and building resilient payment ecosystems in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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The Gartner Identity & Access Management Summit 2026 is a leading global gathering for cybersecurity professionals focused on identity governance, ITDR, automation, and privacy. Set in London, this conference brings together IAM leaders, architects, and executives to explore the latest trends in access management amid the challenges of digital complexity. Attendees gain exposure to expert insights derived from Gartner’s extensive research network, enabling them to strengthen their security strategies and align identity frameworks with broader business objectives.

The event also serves as a dynamic networking space, offering direct access to top-level industry peers and Gartner analysts. Through interactive sessions and real-world case discussions, participants learn how to optimize IAM programs, adopt automation securely, and enhance resilience against evolving threats. Each agenda session is informed by over 200,000 yearly conversations Gartner conducts across the IT community, ensuring every insight is practical, current, and actionable.

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The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 in Washington, D.C. is one of the most influential gatherings for cybersecurity, AI risk, and business resilience leaders. It provides a platform for CISOs, CIOs, and risk executives to explore the intersection of technology, trust, and strategy in an era defined by digital transformation. Participants can expect to learn from Gartner’s renowned research analysts, gaining data-driven insights that directly address emerging threats and enterprise risk management priorities.

The summit emphasizes real-world application of Gartner’s strategic frameworks, helping security leaders refine incident response, cloud defense, and governance approaches. Beyond expert sessions, the event fosters meaningful networking among industry peers, encouraging collaboration and innovation across IT and cybersecurity communities. By combining research validation with hands-on strategy building, this conference continues to be a benchmark for informed cybersecurity leadership worldwide.

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RWC 2026, the Real World Crypto Symposium, will take place in Taipei, Taiwan from March 9 to 11, bringing together researchers, engineers and practitioners who work on deploying cryptography in real systems. Organized by the International Association for Cryptologic Research, the event focuses on practical cryptographic engineering and the challenges involved in implementing secure algorithms at scale. Attendees will explore applied cryptography topics such as protocol design, secure implementations, algorithmic improvements and the complexities of real world threat models that shape modern systems.

The symposium also features several affiliated events, including RWPQC 2026, Real-World MPC Asia 2026 and OSCW 2026, along with the co-located FHE.org 2026 meeting. These events provide additional opportunities to engage with specialists in post-quantum cryptography, multi-party computation and fully homomorphic encryption. With contributed talks, peer discussions and sessions led by leading experts, RWC 2026 offers a valuable setting for anyone involved in cryptographic development or security engineering.

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This live demo webinar presents Tenable Vulnerability Management and its approach to identifying and addressing cyber exposures that increase business risk. The session highlights how the solution supports continuous, always on asset discovery and assessment across known and unknown assets, including dynamic cloud environments, remote workforce assets, and cyber physical systems such as OT and IoT.

Attendees will see a demo led walkthrough of the Tenable Vulnerability Management solution, followed by a live demonstration and a question and answer segment. The webinar focuses on how organizations can uncover hidden vulnerabilities and strengthen their vulnerability management practices.

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Microsoft Cloud Security at Scale explores how organizations can strengthen cybersecurity posture by moving from isolated security controls toward continuous, integrated protection. The event focuses on securing modern cloud environments through unified visibility, automation, and proactive threat defense strategies. Discussions examine challenges organizations face when managing multiple platforms and fragmented security tools.

Sessions highlight identity protection, cloud workload security, and operational resilience supported by centralized monitoring and response capabilities. Attendees learn how continuous security practices help reduce exposure to evolving threats while improving governance and compliance outcomes. The event is highly relevant for cybersecurity professionals responsible for defending complex cloud ecosystems and aligning security strategy with business transformation goals.

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IT Nation Connect Europe 2026 gathers managed service providers and technology leaders in London for three days of networking, strategy sessions, and practical insights. While primarily focused on business growth and operational excellence for MSPs, the event includes sessions addressing cybersecurity risks, threat management, and strategies to protect client infrastructure. Attendees gain knowledge on emerging technologies, secure service delivery, and operational resilience.

Through keynote presentations, expert panels, and workshops, participants explore ways to strengthen cybersecurity offerings, improve client trust, and enhance service reliability. The event fosters collaboration and equips MSPs with actionable strategies to manage both business and security challenges effectively.

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The Information Security Network Benelux 2026 brings senior cybersecurity leaders together to address the growing complexity of modern security leadership. Designed for CISOs and decision makers, the event focuses on how security strategies must evolve as regulatory pressure, digital transformation, and business expectations continue to rise. Discussions center on aligning cybersecurity with organizational goals while ensuring resilience across interconnected systems and global operations.

The event also highlights the changing role of the CISO as collaboration expands beyond IT teams to executive leadership and business units. Topics include regulatory compliance, security awareness, and innovative approaches to strengthening human and technical defenses. By emphasizing long term cultural change and practical security leadership, Information Security Network Benelux 2026 delivers direct value to professionals responsible for protecting critical business assets in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

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This year’s summit brings together government officials across federal, state, local, and tribal levels along with industry experts. The event offers a platform to share best practices, improve cyber operations, and strengthen future defenses. The first day will host the GovRAMP Symposium focused on aligning cybersecurity frameworks, followed by a two-day core program with sessions on public sector cyber risk, critical infrastructure protection, and collaborative defense strategies. Networking and exhibitor opportunities are also included.

Attendees will include senior leaders like CISOs, CIOs, security directors, and technology officers from across the public sector. The summit fosters cross-level collaboration, giving public sector and vendor participants a rare chance to engage directly during panel sessions, workshops, and one-on-one meetings. This makes the event a key venue for shaping cybersecurity strategy, procurement, and partnerships in government.

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The Gartner Data & Analytics Summit 2026 brings together the global community of data, analytics, and AI professionals seeking to transform how organizations harness information for value creation. Designed for senior data and technology leaders, the summit explores the evolving landscape of data management, AI-driven insights, data governance, and digital transformation strategies that shape tomorrow’s intelligent enterprises. Attendees will gain actionable guidance on how to translate innovation into measurable business impact while navigating an ever-shifting data ecosystem.

More than just a technical gathering, this event is known for its trusted insights drawn from Gartner’s vast research base and the 200,000 annual conversations its experts hold with industry professionals. Participants can expect peer-level networking, strategic sessions with global thought leaders, and opportunities to validate their organizational data strategies with Gartner’s proprietary research tools. It’s an essential experience for leaders defining the future of analytics and AI in a data-centric world.

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The HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition 2026 brings healthcare and technology professionals together in Las Vegas for one of the most influential gatherings in the industry. The event covers a wide range of innovations, including a strong focus on cybersecurity for hospitals and healthcare providers. Attendees can explore programs dedicated to ransomware defense, data protection strategies, incident response and operational resilience. The Cybersecurity Command Center on the exhibit floor serves as a hub for practical insights, tools and demonstrations that help organizations protect patient information and secure complex health systems.

The conference also features the Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum, a curated program designed specifically for leaders who manage cyber risks in clinical environments. With thousands of participants expected from around the world, HIMSS26 provides valuable opportunities to learn about new technologies, connect with industry peers and discover solutions that address current and emerging security challenges across healthcare. The single venue setup at the Venetian Convention and Expo Center makes it easy to navigate sessions, workshops and networking events throughout the week.

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Gartner Identity and Access Management Summit 2026 highlights the pivotal role of identity at the core of business operations and cybersecurity, essential for mission success. IAM is key to ensuring business resilience and enhancing user experience by facilitating secure interactions among people, machines, and organizations. It evolves alongside digital innovations such as cloud computing and AI agents, while effectively countering emerging cyber threats. The summit provides guidance to leaders and architects on implementing scalable and efficient IAM infrastructures, emphasizing IAM program development, governance, automation, and critical capabilities like visibility, observability, prevention, detection, and response.

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CISOA 2026 Technology Summit is a large scale education technology and cybersecurity focused event bringing together IT leaders, educators, and industry experts in Riverside, California. The summit explores how emerging technologies, cybersecurity practices, and digital infrastructure support secure and effective learning environments. Sessions address topics such as cybersecurity and network protection, data integrity, compliance, enterprise systems, and statewide initiatives, with a strong emphasis on practical strategies that institutions can apply immediately.

The event blends strategic leadership discussions with hands on learning through workshops, panels, and presentations led by experienced practitioners. Attendees gain insight into protecting educational systems, managing risk, and supporting student success in an increasingly digital environment. Networking opportunities with peers and solution providers make the summit a key platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and advancing cybersecurity awareness across higher education and K–12 institutions.

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Annual Rail Cybersecurity Conference 2026 brings together railway operators, infrastructure managers, OEMs, integrators, and regulators to address cyber resilience in modern rail systems. The conference aims to move beyond strategy and focus on practical steps for embedding security into everyday rail operations, long-term planning, and cross-industry coordination. It emphasizes real-world challenges like securing legacy industrial systems, aligning with standards such as TS 50701 and IEC 62443, and improving incident readiness across the rail supply chain.

The forum’s operator-led format encourages open discussion, shared accountability, and honest lessons learned. By highlighting governance, assurance, risk management, and collaboration, the conference intends to help the rail sector build safer, more reliable, and more resilient cyber-secure networks as connectivity and digitization increase.

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Regulatory pressure from DORA, NIS2, and the UK Cyber Assessment Framework is forcing organizations to answer a critical question: can they clearly prove which machines accessed which resources, when, and for what purpose. This webinar examines the compliance risks created by unmanaged machine identities and weak secrets governance, drawing on real world experience from security teams working with customers across EMEA.

The session highlights four common pitfalls, including incomplete asset inventories, access controls that overlook non human identities, fragmented vault usage across cloud and on premises environments, and unmanaged third party credentials. Presenters will share how these gaps turn into audit findings and explain practical, field tested approaches for strengthening centralized discovery and governance. Attendees will gain insight into how improving machine identity management and secrets control can reduce regulatory exposure without disrupting development workflows.

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Appdevcon Conference 2026 brings together developers, engineers, and technology leaders to explore modern application, web, and software development practices. While not exclusively focused on cybersecurity, the event includes discussions relevant to secure coding, application security, and protecting modern development environments. As organizations rely more on cloud native applications and distributed systems, security awareness becomes an important part of the developer workflow and software lifecycle.

Through technical sessions, community collaboration, and knowledge sharing from international speakers, attendees gain practical insight into building reliable and secure applications. Conversations around development frameworks, infrastructure, and software architecture naturally intersect with security best practices, helping developers understand how performance, scalability, and security must work together in modern software ecosystems.

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OT and CPS security is becoming a strategic priority as AI driven threats, regulatory pressure, geopolitical risk, and industrial cloud adoption reshape how critical infrastructure is protected. This virtual event focuses on how organizations must adapt their OT and cyber physical security programs to stay resilient, compliant, and operationally secure in 2026 and beyond.

Industry analysts, critical infrastructure operators, control system vendors, and Fortinet experts share practical strategies for identifying emerging cyber and operational risks, meeting evolving regulatory requirements, and scaling protection through managed OT security models. The discussion also highlights how a consolidated security platform can improve visibility, resilience, and long term operational stability across OT and CPS environments.

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Modern enterprise networks are becoming harder to manage as hybrid environments, distributed users and AI workloads increase operational pressure. This session focuses on how Extreme Platform ONE and Fabric address that complexity through unified management, automation and AI driven operations. The discussion highlights ways to simplify network administration while maintaining visibility and control across environments.

The webinar outlines how centralized automation can improve security and compliance, reduce manual configuration work and support digital transformation initiatives. It also reviews research findings showing potential long term cost savings driven by efficiency gains in planning, configuration, upgrades and license management. IT leaders will gain insight into strategies for streamlining operations, strengthening network security posture and reducing total cost of ownership through AI powered network automation.

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See how security and intelligence teams use CYJAX to unify threat intelligence, reduce noise, and turn fragmented data into clear, actionable decisions. This live product demo shows the CYJAX platform in action, focusing on how it brings context to threat intelligence so teams can understand what is happening, why it matters, and what to do next.

The session is fully hands on, with no slides or theory, and walks through real workflows used by security teams across government, critical infrastructure, and large enterprises. Attendees will see how CYJAX helps cut through tool sprawl, streamline analysis, and support faster, more confident decision making. A recording will be available for those who cannot attend live.

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