Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Global forum addressing cyber threats specific to airlines, airports, aviation manufacturers, and related organizations
- Designed for CISOs, security leaders, risk managers, and technical experts working in aviation
- Covers threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and operational security
- Includes dedicated programming for women in cybersecurity and a student challenge competition
- Organized by the Aviation ISAC with participation from major security vendors and aviation industry stakeholders
About the Event
The 2026 Aviation Cybersecurity Summit brings together professionals from across the aviation sector to address the industry’s evolving cyber threat landscape. Organized by the Aviation ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), the event takes place in Vancouver, Canada at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre. The Summit combines presentations, networking events, and specialized sessions to facilitate knowledge sharing among aviation cybersecurity practitioners.
Technical and Operational Focus Areas
The Summit’s programming addresses core cybersecurity disciplines as they apply to aviation environments. Discussion areas include threat detection, vulnerability management, identity and access management, and operational security. These topics reflect the technical challenges facing organizations responsible for securing aviation infrastructure, from airport systems to aircraft manufacturing operations and airline networks.
Cyber threat intelligence sharing forms a central component of the event, consistent with the Aviation ISAC’s mission to strengthen collective defense across the sector. Attendees can expect sessions covering best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging technologies relevant to aviation security operations.
Workforce Development and Diversity Initiatives
The Summit incorporates programming aimed at addressing workforce challenges in aviation cybersecurity. The Women and Diversity in Cybersecurity Happy Hour provides networking opportunities focused on inclusion within the field. A Student Cybersecurity Challenge engages the next generation of cyber defenders, reflecting industry efforts to address skills shortages and build a pipeline of qualified professionals.
Who Should Attend
The Summit targets mid to senior level professionals working in cybersecurity, IT, and risk management roles within aviation organizations. This includes CISOs, security leaders, and technical experts from airlines, airports, aviation manufacturers, government agencies, and academic institutions. The event format balances executive level sessions with technical discussions, accommodating both strategic and hands on perspectives.
Industry Participation
The event draws support from a broad range of cybersecurity vendors and service providers. Sponsors include Zimperium, Cloudflare, PwC, VulnCheck, Nozomi Networks, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, Booz Allen, Splunk, Thales, and numerous other security technology companies. This vendor participation spans endpoint security, cloud security, API protection, identity management, threat intelligence, and industrial control system security.