Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day event focused on cloud native security and open source software security, taking place November 9, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Sessions cover supply chain security, secure software development, identity and access management, and open source public policy.
- Co-hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF).
- Co-located with KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America.
- Designed for security engineers, software developers, CISOs, CIOs, and public sector security professionals.
About the Event
Open Source SecurityCon is a new, single-day conference dedicated to cloud native security and open source software security. Co-hosted by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation and the Open Source Security Foundation, the event runs alongside KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America in Salt Lake City. Chainguard serves as the platinum sponsor.
Key Topics
The programme addresses five core areas: security architecture and policy, secure software development, supply chain security, identity and access management, and open source public policy. These tracks reflect current priorities for organisations managing cloud native infrastructure and open source dependencies, where software supply chain risks and secure development lifecycles have become critical concerns.
Who Should Attend
The event targets security engineers, software developers, CISOs, CIOs, and public sector security experts working with cloud native technologies or open source software. Attendees can expect sessions that address practical challenges in securing modern software environments, from policy compliance to technical implementation of supply chain controls.