Essential cybersecurity conferences

By Lucy Paine 12 Sep 25 Reading time: 2 mins

With the pace of cybersecurity innovation continuing to accelerate, the 2026 calendar is packed with high-profile events that cater to academics, businesses, and governmental organisations alike. As global cyber threats evolve, these conferences offer the chance to dive deep into topics such as AI-driven cybersecurity, quantum computing’s impact on cryptography, processor security and more. Whether you are an industry professional, researcher, or just keen to keep up with emerging trends, these events will give you the insights and connections you need to stay at the forefront of the field.

Many of these conferences are hybrid, allowing for both in-person and online participation, making them accessible from wherever you are in the world.

UK events

Infosecurity Europe – London (2–4 June 2026)

Europe’s largest infosec marketplace. Three compact days to compare vendors, hear high-signal keynotes, and meet buyers and VCs scouting applied-security plays. Efficient for competitive intel and pipeline acceleration. 

European events

Munich Cyber Security Conference (MCSC) – Munich, Germany (12–13 February 2026)

High-level forum on the eve of the Munich Security Conference. Brings industry, academia, and government together to align European and transatlantic cyber priorities. Excellent for strategy shaping and senior-level networking. 

Global events

Cybertech Global TLV – Tel Aviv, Israel (26–28 January 2026)

At the heart of Israel’s cyber ecosystem: heavyweight speakers, dense start-up zone and an investor-rich audience. A sharp view of defence, OT, and AI-driven security – and fertile ground for pilots and partnerships that travel globally.

NDSS Symposium – San Diego, USA (23–27 February 2026)

A top research venue with practical impact. Early sight of techniques likely to shape products and policy in the next 12–24 months. Strong for hiring, university partnerships, and investors tracking emerging defensibility. 

RSA Conference – San Francisco (23–26 March 2026)

The industry’s bellwether. CISO agendas, product launches, investor showcases, and partner ecosystems at scale. Use this to triangulate macro themes and lock in global meetings for the rest of the year. 

Black Hat Asia – Singapore (21–24 April 2026)

APAC’s premier research briefings with a growing business track. Useful for regional entry and customer discovery; plenty of technical founders and partners to meet around Marina Bay Sands. 

Lucy Paine / Project Manager, Foresight