Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Exclusive networking event for senior cybersecurity leaders including CISOs, CTOs and security directors
- Informal, social format with no technical sessions, product demos or vendor exhibits
- Held at The Pearl in downtown Toronto with food stations, cocktails, live entertainment and games
- Sponsors include ArmorCode, Splunk, Sysdig, Torq, Rad Security, Pluto Security and Transmit Security
About the Event
Cybersecurity Meetup 2026: The Speakeasy is an in-person networking event designed specifically for executive-level cybersecurity professionals. Hosted in a private club setting at The Pearl in Toronto, the event moves away from the traditional conference format in favour of informal relationship-building among industry peers.
The format centres on social interaction rather than formal presentations. Attendees can expect food stations, cocktails, live entertainment, games and interactive experiences throughout the evening. There are no workshops, technical sessions or virtual components.
Focus on Executive Networking
The Speakeasy addresses a specific challenge faced by senior cybersecurity professionals: the difficulty of building trusted peer relationships in commercial conference environments. Large industry events often prioritise vendor engagement and structured programming, leaving limited opportunity for candid conversation among decision-makers.
This event provides an alternative by creating space for informal knowledge exchange and peer support. The emphasis is on community building and industry discussion rather than product marketing or technical education. No trade show booths or direct vendor exhibits are featured.
Who Should Attend
The event is curated for senior cybersecurity leaders holding executive or director-level positions. The target audience includes:
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief Technology Officers
- Security directors and heads of security
- Decision-makers from large enterprises, critical infrastructure and technology companies
Professionals seeking strategic networking opportunities and peer-to-peer connections outside formal conference settings will find the format particularly relevant.
Sponsors
The event is supported by several cybersecurity vendors: ArmorCode, Splunk, Sysdig, Torq, Rad Security, Pluto Security and Transmit Security. Sponsorship is oriented toward brand visibility among cybersecurity leadership rather than direct product demonstration.