Cybersecurity Conferences in Utah

BSidesSLC — Community-Driven Cybersecurity Conference (April 9–10, 2026, Sandy, UT)

BSidesSLC is a community-focused cybersecurity event where students, practitioners, researchers, and industry experts come together to learn, share, and build connections. Designed “for the people, by the people,” the conference brings together curious minds and experienced professionals to strengthen Utah’s cybersecurity community and help attendees advance their skills and careers.

When & Where: April 9–10, 2026 Conference Center at Miller Campus, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy, Utah 84070

What to Expect: • Talks and presentations covering the latest research, real-world attacks, defense strategies, emerging threats, cloud security, AI security, hardware hacking, and more. • Hands-on workshops and trainings offering practical skill-building in areas such as cloud and cloud-native security, red/blue team tactics, forensics, secure DevSecOps, and embedded systems. • Community sessions and panels focused on leadership, GRC, threat detection, adversary emulation, career development, and human factors in security. • Capture-the-Flag competitions, hardware challenges, and hands-on contests—with prizes for participants. • Networking opportunities with security professionals, students, mentors, hiring managers, and local industry leaders.

Why Attend: BSidesSLC offers valuable technical content for beginners and experts alike, with a uniquely friendly and collaborative community vibe. Attendees gain access to practical workshops, career opportunities, hackable electronic badges, community engagement, and one-on-one networking with peers and mentors from Utah’s thriving cybersecurity ecosystem.

Why Speak or Train: The event welcomes submissions across all cybersecurity domains, including red teaming, blue teaming, cloud security, AI and security, offensive research, appsec, DevSecOps, embedded security, privacy, and more. Speaker opportunities include 25- or 50-minute talks, 2–4 hour workshops, panels, hands-on demos, and community sessions. Speakers must present in person and are encouraged to submit fresh, original material.

Why Sponsor: BSidesSLC is produced by the non-profit Utah Cybersecurity Society (501(c)(3)). Sponsorship provides direct access to a highly engaged audience of practitioners, students, and industry professionals while supporting the growth of the local cybersecurity community. Sponsor packages offer brand exposure, recruiting visibility, and opportunities to participate in a grassroots, mission-driven event.

Call to Action: • Speakers and trainers are invited to submit proposals before January 9, 2026. • Attendees can register starting January 12, 2026 for two days of hands-on learning and community engagement. • Sponsors can contact the organizers to explore sponsorship packages and participation options.

BSidesSLC is more than a conference—it’s a community. Whether you want to attend, speak, sponsor, or collaborate, we welcome you to join us in 2026.

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FutureCon CyberSecurity Conferences bring together IT and security professionals for a series of in-person events across major U.S. cities. Each conference offers practical sessions led by CISOs and security leaders who share insights from their own experiences. The focus is on strategies that help organizations strengthen defenses, manage risks, and stay resilient in the face of growing cyber threats. The discussions are grounded in real-world lessons rather than theory, creating a setting that helps attendees apply what they learn right away.

Participants also gain direct exposure to the latest technologies and solutions shaping the cybersecurity landscape. The event encourages meaningful dialogue among experts, executives, and vendors, promoting collaboration on emerging issues such as cloud security, identity management, and zero trust. More than a conference, FutureCon is a space where leaders connect, exchange perspectives, and walk away with actionable strategies to improve their security posture.

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The CIOMeet 2026 series brings together senior IT executives and cybersecurity leaders from around the world in an intimate, interactive setting designed to foster collaboration and insight sharing. Each regional event provides attendees with the opportunity to engage directly with peers, industry experts, and solution providers, focusing on emerging cybersecurity threats, strategic IT leadership, and enterprise technology trends. The meetings are carefully structured to allow for meaningful discussions, networking, and thought leadership presentations, making them highly valuable for decision-makers who need actionable insights.

Across its many locations, from major U.S. tech hubs to international centers like London, Sydney, and Sao Paulo, CIOMeet emphasizes the local and global perspectives of cybersecurity challenges. Participants can expect to leave with new strategies for enhancing organizational security posture, understanding risk management trends, and building professional networks with senior-level IT executives. The combination of social dinners, workshops, and CTO-focused roundtables ensures that each attendee gains practical knowledge while also forging important business relationships in the cybersecurity ecosystem.

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INTERFACE 2026 is a regional IT infrastructure and cybersecurity conference designed to help technology leaders navigate a rapidly changing threat and operations landscape. The event focuses on real world challenges such as ransomware, modern security threats, cloud adoption, disaster recovery planning, and the growing demands on network bandwidth and storage. By combining vendor solutions with practitioner insight, INTERFACE provides practical guidance for organizations responsible for securing and maintaining critical systems.

The conference brings together best in class hardware and software providers, local experts, and peer organizations to share proven strategies and current best practices. Sessions cover information security, infrastructure, cloud environments, communications, and business continuity, with a strong emphasis on actionable takeaways rather than sales driven content. Through presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitor engagement, INTERFACE 2026 helps attendees make informed decisions and strengthen their overall security and infrastructure posture.

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KubeCon + CloudNativeCon North America 2026 is set to bring together the global cloud-native community in Salt Lake City from November 9–12, offering a robust program focused on Kubernetes, cloud-native technologies, and their security implications. Attendees will explore critical topics such as supply chain security, container and runtime security, zero-trust architectures, and DevSecOps practices. The conference is designed for developers, operators, and security professionals who want to deepen their understanding of securing cloud-native environments and staying ahead of emerging threats.

The event also provides extensive opportunities for learning and networking through keynote presentations, technical sessions, hands-on workshops, and roundtable discussions led by industry leaders. Sponsors include major technology providers like AWS, Red Hat, and IBM Kubecost, ensuring that participants gain exposure to cutting-edge tools and solutions. This conference is not only a place to expand cybersecurity expertise but also a hub to engage with peers and build professional connections in the cloud-native ecosystem.

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