The Best Cybersecurity Conferences in Washington DC in 2025
What Is This Round-Up?
Since 2008 we've been the the community's #1 resource for aggrgating and promoting cybersecurity events. Through our events directory (which is updated daily) we've built up relationships with dozens of conference organizers. Owing to our relationships and experience we are well-positioned to advice on the "best" or "recommended" events in your region.
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Start Date: January 10, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Scheduled for January 10–12, 2025, at the Washington Hilton Hotel, ShmooCon is an annual hacker convention offering demonstrations and discussions on emerging technologies and security topics.
Why we like it?
ShmooCon is a must-attend event because it brings together a unique blend of cutting-edge technical expertise, open community discussions, and real-world hacking demonstrations in an intimate and accessible environment.
Unlike larger cybersecurity conferences, ShmooCon fosters genuine collaboration and knowledge sharing, making it ideal for both seasoned professionals and newcomers who want to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of cybersecurity.
Start Date: February 10, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
We’ve been listing SANS events in our directory for over a decade now.
For those that don’t know, SANS offers some of the best infosec training that money has to buy.
A training event tailored for cybersecurity professionals in leadership roles, focusing on risk management and compliance.
Start Date: February 19, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia (International Spy Museum)
Set for February 19, 2025, at the International Spy Museum, this summit brings together top cybersecurity decision-makers from government and tech to discuss zero-trust adoption and related mandates.
Start Date: March 25, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Taking place March 10–13, 2025, in Washington, D.C., Black Hat offers intensive, hands-on cybersecurity courses covering penetration testing, malware analysis, and advanced defense strategies. Black Hat Cyber events are legendary and in fact are founded by the same person behind DEF CON, Jeff Moss. Think of Black Hat as the business-side of the cyber conferences with DEF CON being more of a “hacker event”.
Start Date: April 2, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Scheduled for March 25–28, 2025, in Washington, D.C., WiCyS is the leading conference for women in cybersecurity, offering education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Start Date: April 14, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Planned for March 25–28, 2025, in Washington, D.C., this event is the ultimate gathering for data center professionals, providing insights on emerging technologies and operational excellence.
Start Date: July 14, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Scheduled for July 14–19, 2025, at the Washington Hilton, SANSFIRE is a premier training event offering hands-on cybersecurity training led by industry-leading instructors.
Start Date: September 9, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Set for September 9–12, 2025, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, this summit convenes top cybersecurity leaders to discuss advancements and challenges in the field.
Start Date: February 13, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Planned for December 4, 2025, this conference features industry experts discussing the latest in cybersecurity trends and solutions.
Start Date: March 13, 2025
City: Washington, District of Columbia
Scheduled for March 13, 2025, this event brings together CIOs and IT leaders to discuss enterprise IT strategies and innovations.
Summary of DC Cyber Events in 2025
Washington, D.C., isn’t just politics—it’s the “Cybersecurity Capital of the World.”
From ShmooCon’s intimate hacking haven to SANSFIRE’s elite training and the Zero Trust Summit at the iconic Spy Museum, 2025 is packed with top-tier events.
Whether you’re into hands-on malware analysis at Black Hat or breaking barriers with Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS), DC is your go-to hub for cyber innovation and collaboration. Pro tip: don’t miss the Billington Summit for future-defining discussions!
