Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on cybersecurity challenges specific to extreme environments and critical infrastructure protection
- Designed for security analysts, IT managers, network engineers, CISOs, and system administrators working in utilities, government, and energy sectors
- Features breakout sessions, keynotes, hands-on workshops, and dedicated networking opportunities
- Sponsored by major security vendors including Fortinet, Proofpoint, Cisco, CrowdStrike, and Palo Alto Networks
- Running since 2017 as a regional hub for Alaska’s IT and cybersecurity community
About ArcticCon 2026
ArcticCon 2026 is an in-person cybersecurity conference held in Anchorage, Alaska, serving professionals responsible for securing critical infrastructure in extreme environments. Established in 2017, the conference has become a central gathering point for the region’s IT and cybersecurity community. The program combines technical education with professional networking through breakout sessions, keynote presentations, hands-on workshops, and social events including an after-party. An executive lounge provides dedicated space for senior-level attendees.
Cybersecurity in Extreme Environments
The conference addresses the distinct challenges of maintaining security operations in remote or harsh conditions. Organizations operating in Alaska and similar regions face unique obstacles: limited connectivity, extreme weather impacts on infrastructure, and the logistical difficulties of incident response when systems are geographically dispersed. ArcticCon brings together practitioners who understand these constraints and can share practical approaches to network security, endpoint protection, and incident response adapted for challenging operational contexts.
Critical Infrastructure Focus
Sessions cover critical infrastructure protection with particular relevance to utilities, energy, and government organizations. These sectors face heightened security requirements due to the essential nature of their services and the potential consequences of disruption. The conference provides a forum for discussing operational resilience, emerging threats targeting industrial systems, and best practices for maintaining security posture when physical access to equipment may be limited or seasonal.
Who Should Attend
ArcticCon serves cybersecurity professionals, developers, system administrators, and IT managers working in environments where standard security assumptions may not apply. The audience includes both technical practitioners and executive-level participants such as CISOs. The conference is particularly relevant for those in utilities, government agencies, and energy companies, though any organization managing infrastructure in remote or extreme conditions will find applicable content. The regional focus creates opportunities for building professional networks among peers facing similar operational challenges.
Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
- Fortinet
- Structured
- Proofpoint
Silver Sponsors
- Cisco
- Arctic Wolf
- CrowdStrike
- HPE Juniper Networking
- Palo Alto Networks