Must-Attend Cybersecurity Conferences 2026–2027: Upcoming Dates & Locations
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The next major cybersecurity conferences are Black Hat Middle East & Africa (December 1–3, 2026, Riyadh), Black Hat Europe (December 7–10, 2026, London), the SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit (February 1–2, 2027, Alexandria, Virginia), RSAC 2027 (April 5–8, 2027, San Francisco), Infosecurity Europe (June 8–10, 2027, London) and the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit (June 14–16, 2027, National Harbor, Maryland). Black Hat USA (July 31–August 5, 2027) and DEF CON 35 (August 5–8, 2027) follow in Las Vegas.
This guide lists the cybersecurity conferences still ahead, with dates, locations and who each event suits best, so security teams can plan budgets, travel and speaking submissions. For more planning help, browse our events hub, our guides to AI events and conferences and data engineering conferences, and our briefing on the cyber threats CIOs and CISOs must prepare for in 2026. Events held in the first half of 2026 are archived at the bottom of the page.
Cybersecurity conferences 2026–2027 at a glance
| Dates | Event | Location | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1–3, 2026 | Black Hat Middle East & Africa | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Security leaders, researchers and vendors focused on the region |
| Dec 7–10, 2026 | Black Hat Europe | ExCeL London, UK | Researchers and practitioners wanting technical Briefings and Trainings |
| Feb 1–2, 2027 (training Feb 3–8) | SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training | Alexandria, Virginia, USA | Threat intelligence analysts |
| Feb 3–4, 2027 | Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global | Olympia, London, UK | Cloud, application and identity security teams |
| Mar 9–11, 2027 | Forum InCyber Europe | Lille Grand Palais, France | European enterprise, public-sector and policy audiences |
| Apr 5–8, 2027 | RSAC 2027 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA | The broadest mix of CISOs, practitioners and vendors |
| Jun 8–10, 2027 | Infosecurity Europe | ExCeL London, UK | Security managers, CISOs and vendors across Europe |
| Jun 14–16, 2027 | Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit | National Harbor, Maryland, USA | CISOs and security and risk leaders |
| Jul 31–Aug 5, 2027 | Black Hat USA | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA | Security engineers, researchers and trainers |
| Aug 5–8, 2027 | DEF CON 35 | Las Vegas Convention Center, USA | Hackers, researchers and community-run villages |
December 2026: Black Hat events in Riyadh and London
1. Black Hat Middle East & Africa 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Black Hat MEA is a leading cybersecurity event in the region, combining conference content, hands-on training, exhibitions and live hacking demonstrations in one event. It is organized by Tahaluf together with the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones, and the organizers report more than 40,000 visitors. Agenda and registration are on the official Black Hat MEA website.
- Dates: December 1–3, 2026
- Location: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia
- Program: Executive Summit sessions, Briefings, Arsenal tool demos, Trainings and a Capture the Flag competition
- Best for: CISOs, ethical hackers, startups and vendors building business in the Middle East and Africa
2. Black Hat Europe 2026 | London, UK
Black Hat Europe brings the Black Hat Briefings, Trainings and Business Hall to ExCeL London. Black Hat published its full content lineup on October 22, 2026, so the agenda is available now. Read the official announcement for the highlights.
- Dates: December 7–10, 2026
- Location: ExCeL London, UK
- Program: Two- and four-day Trainings at the start of the week, followed by Briefings, Summits and the Business Hall
- Best for: Security researchers, engineers and practitioners who want deep technical content
February–March 2027: threat intelligence and European events
3. SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training 2027 | Alexandria, Virginia, USA
The SANS Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit & Training 2027 is a conference devoted to the tradecraft of cyber threat analysis and intelligence. The Summit is held in person only, while the Training week can be taken in person or live online.
- Dates: Summit February 1–2, 2027; Training February 3–8, 2027
- Location: The Westin Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia
- Program: Technical talks, hands-on workshops, 10 courses and a NetWars tournament
- Best for: Threat intelligence analysts and the teams that depend on them
4. Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global 2027 | London, UK
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global is a two-day show covering application and cloud security, hybrid cloud, data protection, identity and access management, network defence, risk and compliance, threat intelligence and DevSecOps. It runs alongside other TechEx technology shows at Olympia London. For background on the topics, read our guide to the biggest cloud security challenges enterprises must address in 2026.
- Dates: February 3–4, 2027
- Location: Olympia, London, UK
- Best for: Security, cloud and DevSecOps teams who want a wide view of vendors and topics
5. Forum InCyber Europe 2027 | Lille, France
Forum InCyber Europe (formerly FIC) is one of Europe’s main cybersecurity and digital trust events, held under the High Patronage of the President of the French Republic. Associated events include the European Cyber Cup, ID Forum, OSINT, Trust&Safety Forum and CoRIIN, a conference on incident response; see the full list of associated events. Related reading: AI security risks in 2026.
- Dates: March 9–11, 2027
- Location: Lille Grand Palais, Lille, France
- Best for: European CISOs, public-sector teams, policy makers and identity and incident-response specialists
April–June 2027: RSAC, Infosecurity Europe and Gartner
6. RSAC 2027 | San Francisco, California
RSAC is the largest annual gathering on this list, with two large Expo spaces (North Expo and South Expo) at Moscone Center. Registration opens in October 2026, so check the official RSAC site for current passes. To see who is shaping security strategy, read our profile of 10 new cybersecurity leaders driving 2026 strategies.
- Dates: April 5–8, 2027
- Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, California, USA
- Best for: Almost every security role, especially people who want to meet vendors, peers and analysts in one place
7. Infosecurity Europe 2027 | London, UK
Infosecurity Europe is Europe’s biggest cybersecurity trade show, organized by RX (Reed Exhibitions) at ExCeL London. If you are comparing vendors before you go, our explainer on cybersecurity as a service and how it integrates AI, SOC and automation is a useful primer.
- Dates: June 8–10, 2027
- Location: ExCeL London, UK
- Best for: Security managers, CISOs and buyers comparing vendors across Europe
8. Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2027 | National Harbor, Maryland
Gartner now lists this event as the Gartner Cybersecurity & Risk Management Summit. It is an analyst-led event for security and risk leaders, held at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C. Related reading: cybersecurity compliance in 2026.
- Dates: June 14–16, 2027
- Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland, USA
- Best for: CISOs, security directors and risk managers who want analyst guidance and executive networking
July–August 2027: Black Hat USA and DEF CON
9. Black Hat USA 2027 | Las Vegas, Nevada
Black Hat USA is the flagship Black Hat event, held at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas immediately before DEF CON. Event listings show a six-day program starting July 31. Check blackhat.com for the confirmed schedule before booking travel.
- Dates: July 31–August 5, 2027
- Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA
- Best for: Security engineers, researchers, trainers and vendors
10. DEF CON 35 | Las Vegas, Nevada
DEF CON is the world’s largest hacker convention, with talks, villages and contests. DEF CON announced the 2027 dates on its own site and forum.
- Dates: August 5–8, 2027
- Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (West Hall), Las Vegas, USA
- Best for: Hackers, researchers and anyone who wants hands-on, community-driven learning
How to choose the right cybersecurity conference
- If you are a CISO or security leader: Start with the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit and RSAC 2027, then add Black Hat Europe or Black Hat USA for technical depth.
- If you are a researcher or engineer: Prioritize Black Hat USA and DEF CON 35 in August 2027, with Black Hat Europe in December 2026 as the nearer option.
- If you work in threat intelligence: The SANS CTI Summit (February 1–2, 2027) is the dedicated event.
- If you are based in Europe: Combine Cyber Security & Cloud Expo Global (February), Forum InCyber Europe (March) and Infosecurity Europe (June).
- If you cover the Middle East or Africa: Black Hat MEA in Riyadh on December 1–3, 2026 is the one to attend.
- If you also follow AI and data events: See our guides to AI events and data engineering conferences.
Frequently asked questions
When is RSAC 2027?
RSAC 2027 takes place April 5–8, 2027 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Details are on the official RSAC website.
When and where is Black Hat Europe 2026?
Black Hat Europe 2026 runs December 7–10, 2026 at ExCeL London. See the official Black Hat Europe page.
What are the biggest cybersecurity conferences in 2027?
The largest are RSAC 2027 (April), Infosecurity Europe (June), the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit (June), Black Hat USA (July 31–August 5) and DEF CON 35 (August 5–8).
Which cybersecurity conferences are best for CISOs?
The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit and RSAC 2027 are the most common picks for CISOs, with Forum InCyber Europe and Black Hat MEA as strong regional options.
Can I attend a cybersecurity conference online?
Options are limited. The SANS CTI Training week (February 3–8, 2027) can be taken live online, but the SANS Summit itself is in person only. Most events on this list are in person.
Are the dates on this page final?
Dates were checked against organizer and event-listing sources on October 30, 2026. Organizers can change schedules, so confirm on each official site before booking travel.
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