Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Two-day community-driven information security conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Day 1 features speaker sessions, vendor area and informal networking
- Day 2 offers hands-on workshops requiring pre-registration
- Designed for security professionals, IT practitioners, students and cybersecurity enthusiasts
About the Event
BSides Fredericton 2026 takes place October 27-28, 2026 at the Fredericton Inn. As part of the global Security BSides movement, this community-led conference brings together regional information security practitioners for knowledge sharing and professional development.
The two-day format separates traditional conference content from practical training. The first day combines speaker presentations with a vendor exhibition area and opportunities for informal meetups. The second day shifts to a workshop format, with two hands-on sessions that require advance registration.
Focus Areas
The conference covers information security and cybersecurity topics through both theoretical presentations and practical exercises. The workshop component on Day 2 provides attendees with applied learning opportunities beyond standard conference sessions.
Who Should Attend
BSides Fredericton serves the local and regional security community, including security analysts, engineers, consultants, IT managers and students pursuing careers in cybersecurity. The event provides a venue for practitioners to connect with peers, stay current on security developments and build professional networks within the Atlantic Canada region.