In-Person Events for 2019:

• Q1 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events
• Q2 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events
• Q3 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events
• Q4 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events
• InfoSec Conferences & Events with Multiple Dates/Locations

An Interactive Calendar for the Top 50 InfoSec Conferences

We've included 50 of our must-attend infosec conferences of 2019 in hopes of updating the list for 2021, or when more information becomes available about the conferences.

Q1 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events

1. Cyber Threat Intelligence Summit
@SANSInstitute
January 21 - January 28, 2019
Arlington, VA

The SANS Institute hosts this informative event, featuring talks from some of the industry's most recognized security leaders. The event focuses on enabling organizations to build effective cyber threat intelligence analysis capabilities. Several courses are offered throughout this week-long event, giving attendees the chance to earn CPEs while staying abreast of the latest advancements in cyber security.

Cost to Attend:

• Summit: $1,890
• Courses: Price varies but courses start at $769
• NetWars Tournament: $1,695

2. SANS Security East 2019
@SANSInstitute
February 2 - 9, 2019
New Orleans, LA

SANS cyber security training goes beyond theory, incorporating real-world examples and practical techniques you can apply directly to your work. Join SANS Security East 2019 (February 2-9) in New Orleans, and choose from 30 information security courses. Remote attendance is also available.

Cost to Attend:

• Pricing varies by course; most courses $6,610
• Special Core NetWars Experience: $1,695, free with a 4-6 day course
• Cyber Defence NetWars Tournament: $1,695, free with a 4-6 day course
• Full course list and pricing options available here

3. Nullcon Conference
@nullcon
March 1 - 2, 2019
India

Founded in 2010, Nullcon aims to provide an integrated platform for the exchange of information related to zero-day vulnerabilities, the latest attack vectors, and unknown threats. In 2018, Nullcon brought together 1,450 attendees, 73 speakers, 34 sponsors and partners, and 20 exhibitors to take part in 13 advanced training sessions and 8 workshops and villages. Attend Nullcon for hands-on training on various security topics, take part in a Hacking Village, interact with globally renowned security researchers, and more.

Cost to Attend (+18% GST Applicable):

Pre-Conference:

• Individual Conference Pass: INR 6999 / $162
• Student Pass: INR 2999 / $69
• Corporate Conference Pass: INR 9999 / $231
• 2-Day Training: INR 26999 / $624
• 3-Day Training: INR 36999 / $855

At Conference:

• Individual Conference Pass: INR 8999 / $208
• Student Pass: INR 3499 / $81
• Corporate Conference Pass: INR 12999 / $300
• 2-Day Training: INR 31999 / $739
• 3-Day Training: INR 42999 / $993

4. RSA Conference United States 2019
@RSAConference
March 4 - 8, 2019
San Francisco, CA

RSA Conference is the must-attend event if you want to discover new security approaches, demo the latest technology, and interact with the world's security leaders. An engaging experience that will inspire and empower you, RSA Conference USA 2018 featured an RSAC Innovation Sandbox, hands-on sessions, Peer2Peer sessions, and more.

Cost to Attend:

Standard Period (February 2 - March 1, 2019):

• Full Conference Pass: $2,595
• Full Conference Student/Faculty Pass: $825
• Full Conference One-Day Pass: $1,435
• Full Conference Group (5+) Discount: $2,495
• Full Conference Group (20+) Discount: $2,395

On-Site Period (March 2 - March 8, 2019):

• Full Conference Pass: $2,895
• Full Conference Student/Faculty Pass: $900
• Full Conference One-Day Pass: $1,620
• Full Conference Group (5+) Discount: $2,795
• Full Conference Group (20+) Discount: $2,695

Other Passes Available

5. TROOPERS 2019
@WEareTROOPERS
March 18 - 22, 2019
Heidelberg, Germany

TROOPERS consists of two days of high-end training, followed by a two-day, three-track conference, culminating in TROOPERS Roundtables on the final day of the event, where participants discuss current topics in IT security. More than 3,000 attendees have taken part in TROOPERS, and the event has featured speakers from more than 25 countries. TROOPERS is about building relationships between all types of security practitioners.

Cost to Attend (+19% VAT Applicable):

• 2-Day Training Package: EUR 2080.00
• All-Inclusive Package: EUR 3590.00
• All-Inclusive NGI Package: EUR 3590.00
• Conference & Roundtables Package: EUR 2490.00
• Conference Package: EUR 1990.00
• Next Generation Internet Package: EUR 1990.00

6. CanSecWest
@CanSecWest
March 20 - 22, 2019
Vancouver, British Columbia

One of the most prominent information security conferences, CanSecWest is attended by professionals spanning every corner of the globe. It's the world's most advanced conference focusing on applied digital security, bringing the industry's finest together in a relaxed environment that promotes collaboration, learning, and social networking.

Cost to Attend (not including tax):

• Fees listed are in CAD
• Full Invoice Price: $2,600 (door price after March 16, 2019)
• January: $2,200
• February $2,300
• March 1 - 15: $2,400
• Group rates also available

7. Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) 2019
@WiCySconference
March 28 - 30, 2019
Pittsburgh, PA

WiCyS 2019 is the premier cybersecurity conference bringing together industry, students, educators, government and research with a mission of recruiting, retaining and advancing women in cybersecurity careers.

Cost to Attend:

• Conference registration fees are discounted for WiCyS members.
• Student (only member registration allowed): $35
• Faculty: $150 member, $250 non-member
• Government/Non-profit: $150 member, $250 non-member
• Industry: $400 member, $550 non-member

8. InfoSec Southwest
@InfoSecConf
March 29 - 31, 2019
Austin, TX

The Austin, Texas-based InfoSec Southwest conference focuses on hacking and a wide scope of information security subjects. The conference also features daily lectures, open forums, and training events so that attendees can dive deeper into the topics that are most relevant to them.

Cost to Attend:

• Tier 1 through Mar 1: $160
• Tier 2 through March 31: $190
• Military/Student: $90

Q2 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events

9. InfoSec World
@InfoSec_World
April 1 - 3, 2019
Lake Buena Vista , FL

InfoSec World is one of the most recognized information security conferences in the world. Hosted by MISTI, this event offers a lineup of conference sessions, workshops, and summits addressing the most pressing matters facing the infosec field today. Featuring a top-notch lineup of speakers, InfoSec World is the place to network with fellow professionals and stay abreast of the latest knowledge in the constantly evolving information security industry.

Cost to Attend:

• InfoSec World 2019 Main Conference - $2,095.00 (Early Bird $1795)
• InfoSec World 2019 World Pass Attendee - $3,995.00 (Early Bird $3695)
• Summit-Only: $1,095.00 (Early Bird $995)
• Workshop-Only: Costs vary
• Expo-Only: $100.00 (Early Bird $50.00)
• Late registration fees apply after March 29, 2019

10. SANS 2019
@SANSInstitute
April 1 - 8, 2019
Orlando, FL

SANS is the global leader in information security training, offering a variety of events and conferences throughout the year. SANS 2019 takes place in April in Orlando, FL, featuring a comprehensive roster of courses for industry professionals packed with the techniques and tools you need to advance in your career. You can also get SANS training OnDemand that provides access to the e-learning programs for your chosen courses, lecture materials including audio and video, quizzes and labs, and more.

Cost to Attend:

• Pricing varies by course and options
• NetWars Experiences or Tournament: $1,695 each (Free with 4-6 day course)
• Full course list and pricing information available here

11. CSO50 Conference
@CSOEvents
April 8 - 10, 2019
Scottsdale, AZ

CSO50 is an annual conference and award show for security executives held by CSO Magazine. The conference spans three days of sessions and networking events, culminating the in the presentation of the CSO50 Awards. The CSO50 Awards honor 50 enterprise security projects that "demonstrate outstanding business value and thought leadership." With speaking sessions from leading CSOs and CISOs spanning every industry and presentations on some of the year's top security success stories, CSO50 is a not-to-miss event for today's security leaders.

Cost to Attend:

Early Bird Pricing: Before February 11, 2019 - $495 single ticket, $400 per ticket (2 or more team members).

12. Atlantic Security Conference (AtlSecCon)
@AtlSecCon
April 24 - 25, 2019
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Atlantic Security Conference (AtlSecCon) brings together some of the world's brightest and darkest minds, sharing the common goal of expanding the pool of available IT security knowledge beyond its typical confines. Featuring an impressive roster of speakers representing top information security professionals, AtlSecCon is a must-attend event for today's infosec professionals.

Cost to Attend: General Admission - C$194.99

13. SOURCE Boston 2019
@SOURCEconf
May 1 - 3, 2019 (Training: April 29 - 30, 2019)
Boston, MA

SOURCE Boston brings together security professionals, analysts, hackers, educators, business professionals, and other experts for an outstanding selection of speakers and activities. The Boston event is the flagship location, but SOURCE also holds other events annually throughout North America and Western Europe. Pre-conference training events are also offered on April 29th and 30th, 2019. SOURCE is "one of the only conferences that brings business, technology and security professionals together under one roof to focus on real-world, practical security solutions for some of today's toughest security issues."

Cost to Attend:

• Standard General Admission (Early Bird): $349
• General Admission (March 23): $495
• At the Door Registration: $595
• AppSecRisk Training: $499
• Train the Trainer: $995

14. IAPP Global Privacy Summit
@PrivacyPros
May 2 - 3, 2019
Washington, D.C.

The IAPP Global Privacy Summit hosts more than 3,000 privacy professionals annually. The Global Privacy Summit 2019 features keynote speakers including writer Margaret Atwood and Principal Researcher, Microsoft Research; Founder and President, Data & Society; Visiting Professor, New York University Danah Boyd. The IAPP, a non-profit organization founded in 2000, is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource.

Cost to Attend:

Member Pricing:

• Conference and Training Pass (4-day): $2,590
• Conference Plus + Pass (3-day): $1995
• Conference Pass (2-day): $1,295

Non-Member Pricing:

• Conference and Training Pass (4-day): $3,140
• Conference Plus + Pass (3-day): $2,345
• Conference Pass (2-day): $1,645

Discounted rates are available for government/non-profit and academic attendees. Full pricing information and registration details can be found here.

15. Infiltrate
@InfiltrateCon
May 2 - 3, 2019
Miami Beach, FL

Infiltrate is a deep, technical conference emphasizing offensive security topics. At Infiltrate you'll have the opportunity to experience demonstrations on the latest technical discoveries from groundbreaking researchers – techniques you won't find anywhere else. It's a must-attend for any infosec professional focused on the technical aspects of offensive security.

Cost to Attend:

• Past Attendees can get a discount code
• Ticket prices vary: $475 – $1,800
• Special bundle pricing and group rates also available
• Find full pricing breakdown here

16. SANS Security West 2019
@SANSInstitute
May 9 - 16, 2019
San Diego, CA

Featuring more than 30 courses taught by real-world practitioners, SANS Security West 2019 is a must-attend event for information security professionals seeking hands-on, immersion-style security training on the most pressing and relevant security topics of today. If you're not able to make it to San Diego, you can still take advantage of this informative event by attending remotely.

Cost to Attend:

• Courses range from $2,640 to $6,610
• Full course list and pricing information available here
• Core NetWars Experience and DFIR NetWars Tournament: $1,695 each, or free with a 4-6 day course

17. Secure360 Twin Cities
@Secure360
May 14 - 15, 2019
Prior Lake, MN

The premier educational conference in the Upper Midwest for the information risk management and security industry, Secure360 is a top infosec conference in the U.S. The event focuses on cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance, physical security, business continuity management, and professional development, offering collaboration and education for your entire team.

Cost to Attend:

• UMSA Members: $649 ($599 through February 28)
• Regular Attendees: $699 ($649 through February 28)
• On-Site Main Conference: $749
• Daily Pass Pricing: $349 (Early Bird Members)
• Daily Pass Pricing $399 (Early Bird Regular Attendees)
• Daily Pass On-Site: $499
• Group discounts available
• Full pricing and registration information can be found here

18. TechNet Cyber 2019
@AFCEA
May 14 - 16, 2019
Baltimore, MD

The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency now has a role in the cyber domain as a network defender, which creates a formal relationship between DISA, U.S. Cyber Command, and the command's military service components. The matrix of participating organizations involved in this overall effort will convene at the AFCEA Defensive Cyber Operations Symposium to continue efforts on adapting technical solutions and enterprise management to improve efficiency, security, and reliability.

Cost to Attend:

Full Conference:

• Active Military/Government (Member/Non-Member): FREE
• AFCEA Member - Industry/Contractor/Academia/Other: $595
• Non Member - Industry/Contractor/Academia/Other: $695
• AFCEA Member - Small Business: $475

Exhibit Hall Only:

• AFCEA Member - Industry/Contractor/Academia/Other: $195
• Non Member - Industry/Contractor/Academia/Other: $275
• AFCEA Member - Small Business: $150

19. HACKMIAMI
@hackmiami
May 17 - 19, 2019
Miami Beach, FL

The annual HACKMIAMI Conference brings together hackers and information security professionals from around the globe. This event is known for uniting the brightest minds in the information security industry and the digital underground under one roof.

Cost to Attend:

• General Admission Badge (Early Bird): $109.99
• Various Training courses: $1,499.99

20. Securi-Tay
@AbertayHackers
May 18 - 19, 2019
Dundee, U.K.

Held by the Ethical Hacking Society at Abertay University, Securi-Tay is now a two-day event due to the sell-out success of Securi-Tay 2017. A must-attend event for anyone interested in hacking and information security, Securi-Tay aims to provide an informative, engaging experience for industry newbies and conference veterans alike. Securi-Tay features talks from industry professionals and students as well as workshops for mastering the most important skills needed to thrive in the field.

Cost to Attend: Standard tickets are £25, student tickets £20

21. 40th IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy
@IEEESSP
May 20 - 22, 2019
San Francisco, CA

The IEEE Symposium has been the premier forum for presenting developments in computer security and electronic privacy since 1980. Recognized for bringing together researchers and practitioners in the field, the 40th IEEE Symposium on Security & Privacy features an impressive lineup encompassing topics such as technology and consumer protection, deep learning and security, privacy engineering, and more.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

22. CircleCityCon
@CircleCityCon
May 31 - June 2, 2019
Indianapolis, IN

CircleCityCon held its inaugural event in 2015 in Indianapolis, returning in 2019 with three action-packed days of community-led training classes, entertainment, and more. Choose from different tracks to participate in the opportunities in line with your interests, connect with and learn from industry peers, and experience an information security event like no other.

Cost to Attend:

• $125.00 + $9.02 fee through March 1st
• Student Ticket: $100 + $7.62 fee through May 31st

23. Ignite
@Ignite_Conf
June 3 - 6, 2019
Austin, TX

Get your toughest security challenges solved at Ignite, featuring interactive and educational sessions that equip you with the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from advanced cyber threats. Hands-on sessions with leading experts, 1:1s, and interactive labs are just some of the valuable experiences you can take advantage of at Ignite. The 2018 event held more Cyber Range trainings than ever before and 2019 is shaping up strong.

Cost to Attend: Individual Conference Pass: $1,745 ($1,545 until March 31, 2019)

24. Infosecurity Europe
@Infosecurity
June 4 - 6, 2019
Olympia, London, U.K.

Infosecurity Europe is Europe's number one information security event. With over 400 exhibitors, an unrivaled education program, and more than 19,500 attendees, Infosecurity Europe is one of the leading industry events for learning the latest best practices, case studies, and critical business insight.

Cost to Attend: Register for pricing information

25. FIRST Conference
@FIRSTdotOrg
June 16 - 21, 2019
Edinburg

The 31st annual FIRST Conference will be held in Edinburgh. FIRST is a not-for-profit organization consisting of trusted computer incident response teams to handle security incidents cooperatively and promote incident prevention programs. You don't have to be a FIRST member in order to attend the conference, which aims to promote coordination and collaboration among computer incident response teams around the world. The FIRST Conference provides a forum for sharing goals, information, and ideas to further global incident response and security.

Cost to Attend:

• Early Bird - Non-Member (by 18:00 GMT, February 21, 2019): $1,900
• Early Bird - Member (by 18:00 GMT, February 21, 2019): $1,500
• Standard - Non-Member (after 18:00 GMT, February 21, 2019): $2,300
• Standard - Member (after 18:00 GMT, February 21, 2019): $1,850
• Single Day Fee: $800
• Two-Day Fee: $1,600
• Full Time Graduate or Doctoral Computer Security Student: $900

26. Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit
@Gartner_inc
June 17 - 20, 2019
National Harbor, MD

The Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit provides attendees with best practices and strategies to maintain cost-effective security and risk programs to support digital business and drive enterprise success. The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019 is taking place from June 17 - 20, 2019 in National Harbor, MD. Find information on other upcoming Gartner Symposiums and Summit Events here.

Cost to Attend:

• Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit 2019: $3,700 (Standard Conference Price)
• Public Sector Price: $3,150
• Early bird discounts available for pre-registration for most events
• Group rate discounts available

27. Security Operations Summit & Training
@SANSInstitute
June 21 - July 1, 2019
New Orleans, LA

Bringing together industry experts and peers to discuss the challenges facing cybersecurity professionals, the SANS Security Operations Center (SOC) Summit is a valuable experience for any security professional wanting to gain actionable knowledge and advice from top professionals that can be implemented immediately within your organization. The 2019 summit features six courses led by six experienced practitioners as well as an add-on NetWars tournament.

Cost to Attend:

• Courses: Pricing varies by course
• Courses Prices are$6,610
• Security Operations Summit cost: $1,890
• Full course breakdown and pricing information available here

28. Nuit du Hack
@hackerzvoice
TBD (Specific dates not yet available)
(Last held June 30 - July 1, 2018)
The Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, Paris

The largest annual hacking gathering in France, Nuit du Hack is open to all curious technophiles, both novices and experienced professionals. Attendees gather around lectures and challenges to discuss the latest advances in IT security and assess or improve their skill levels.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost and registration information

Q3 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events

29. SANSFIRE 2019
@SANSInstitute
July 15 - 22, 2019
Washington, D.C.

At SANSFIRE 2019, you'll experience hands-on, immersion-style security training courses led by real-world practitioners. Improve your information security skills and get the training you need to excel in your career at SANSFIRE, choosing from more than 40 course offerings taught by real-world professionals and practitioners across a variety of disciplines.

Cost to Attend:

• Cost varies by course
• Courses range from $1,695 to $6,610
• Full course offerings and cost information here

30. Black Hat United States
@BlackHatEvents
August 3 - 8, 2019
Las Vegas, NV

Black Hat USA is one of the most widely recognized information security conferences, offering a breadth of courses and training opportunities. From beginner hacking training to master-level black ops hacking training for pentesters, Black Hat USA is one of the leading events for infosec professionals looking to get valuable training to stay at the top of their field.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost (2019 pricing details not yet available)

31. DEF CON 27
@_defcon_
August 8 - 11, 2019
Las Vegas, NV

DEF CON started back in 1993, originally intended as a party for members of "Platinum Net," a Fido protocol-based hacking network out of Canada. Typically held in July or August, DEF CON has evolved into a much larger, more prominent event for information security professionals, attended by hackers, cryptographers, lawyers, law enforcement agents, and a variety of professionals representing a range of disciplines.

Cost to Attend: To be announced

32. 28th USENIX Security Symposium
@USENIXSecurity
August 14 - 16, 2019
Santa Clara, CA

The USENIX Security Symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, system administrators, programmers, and anyone interested in the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks. USENIX is the first technical membership association offering open access to research, with a variety of events covering sysadmin, security, systems, and more.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost (2019 pricing details not yet available)

Q4 2019 InfoSec Conferences & Events

33. 44CON London
@44CON
September 11 - 13, 2019
London, United Kingdom

44CON London is a technical IT security conference that offers three days of training sessions followed by a two day expo hall. Training sessions cover topics such as internet security, vulnerability discovery, and new exploit techniques. With talks from notable security speakers and plenty of great networking opportunities - including an official after party - 44CON is a not-miss conference for the world's information security professionals.

Cost to Attend: Attendance cost and registration information not yet available

34. DerbyCon
@DerbyCon
September 20 - 22, 2019 (training will be held September 18 - 19, 2019)
Louisville, KY

DerbyCon is the place where security professionals, hobbyists, and anyone interested in security convene to socialize, learn, and gain valuable connections with fellow professionals and enthusiasts. This five-day event includes training sessions as well as the main conference experience. Thousands of people attend DerbyCon each year, and the organizers aim to make it bigger and better year after year.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

35. AppSec United States (OWASP National Conference)
@appsecusa
TBD (Specific dates not yet available)
(Last held October 8 - 12, 2018)
Location TBD

AppSec USA, the OWASP National Conference, is the premier gathering of developers, security experts, and technologists to discuss cutting edge approaches to securing web applications. AppSec is a must-attend event for any professional involved in application, devops, or cloud security. Dates have not been released for AppSec USA 2019, but it's slated to be held sometime in Fall 2019. AppSec California, another OWASP event worth attending, will be held January 22 - 25, 2019.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost (2019 info not yet available)

36. SecTor Canada
@sectorca
October 9 - 10, 2019
Toronto, Canada

Canada's premier IT security conference, SecTor Canada has built a reputation for bringing together leading experts from around the world to share the latest research and techniques related to underground threats and corporate defenses. SecTor provides an opportunity for IT practitioners and managers to connect with peers and learn from experts in the field.

Cost to Attend: Pricing details are not yet available, but rates will be published here.

37. Hacker Halted
@HackerHalted
October 10 - 11, 2019
Atlanta, GA

Hacker Halted is the EC-Council's annual information security conference. As the issuer of the Certified Ethical Hacker certification, EC-Council's Hacker Halted conference focuses on ethical hacking topics, with four days of technical training courses leading up to the conference.

Cost to Attend:

• Conference ONLY Pass – $199
• Ethical Hacking Courses - October 6th - 9th (all courses include a Hacker Halted conference pass)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) – $2,999 and $2,499 early bird
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator – $2,999 and $2,499 early bird
• Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) – $2,999 and $2,499 early bird
• Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO) – $$2,999 and $2,499 early bird
• Certified Network Defender (CND) – $2,999 and $2,499 early bird

38. BruCON
@brucon
October 10 - 11, 2019
Belgium

An annual security and hacker conference held in Belgium, BruCON spans three days examining critical issues in information security, privacy, and the over-arching impacts of infosec on society. The conference features workshops, leading industry speakers, and security challenges along with opportunities to engage with peers and discuss and present research impacting information security, privacy, and related topics.

Cost to Attend:

• Pricing is not yet available.
• Check back here for registration information.

39. ISACA Cyber Security Nexus
@ISACANews
October 16 - 18, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland

Stay on top of the latest cybersecurity trends, further your career, and connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals from around the world at ISACA's Cyber Security Nexus, where all things cybersecurity meet. Offering unique opportunities for hands-on experience, information about the latest tactics and tools to meet the ever-growing threat, and more, Cyber Security Nexus is a must-attend event for modern infosec pros in 2019.

Cost to Attend: Full Conference Registration:

• Member: US $1,900 + VAT
• Non-Member: US $2,100 + VAT

Workshop only pricing not yet available.

41. DeepSec
@deepsec
TBD
TBD

An in-depth conference on information security held in Europe, DeepSec brings together the most renowned security professionals from myriad sectors including government, academia, and industry as well as the underground hacking community. A non-product, non-vendor-biased conference, DeepSec prides itself on neutrality, considering all discussions, talks, and workshops on merit, innovation, and value to the community alone without preference for specific companies or individuals.

Cost to Attend: 2019 pricing is not yet available.

InfoSec Conferences & Events with Multiple Dates/Locations

42. BSides Event Series
@SecurityBSides
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

BSides is "a community-driven framework for building events for and by information security community members, with the goal of expanding the spectrum of conversation beyond the traditional confines of space and time." BSides creates opportunities for both presenting and participating in an intimate atmosphere with events offering discussion, demos, and interaction from participants. BSides events take place throughout the year in many cities across the globe, with some of the biggest and most noteworthy BSides being held in New York City, Seattle, Vancouver, and Herndon, VA, among others.

Cost to Attend: Costs vary by event and location

43. ISSA Q2 CISO Executive Forum 2019
@ISSAINTL

A peer-to-peer event series offering an open-discussion environment in which members can feel free to share concerns, successes, and feedback, the ISSA CISO Executive Forum Series provides a valuable opportunity for information security professionals. The next event in this series, No Rest for the Weary: The Continued Convergence of Privacy and Security, will take place at the Hilton Hotel in Woburn, Massachusetts from June 13-14. Q3's forum, Disruptive and Emerging Technologies - Staying Ahead of the Risk, will be held in Las Vegas while Q4's, Security Metrics: Measuring Performance to Show the Value of Your Security Program, will be held in Dallas, TX.

Cost to Attend: The event is free for first time CISO guests and is subject to approval.

44. (ISC)² Events
@ISC2
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

(ISC)² offers a comprehensive range of quality, high-level educational events. (ISC)² events take place throughout the year and in cities across the globe. Upcoming events focus on managing risk in the ever-changing threat landscape, advancing the cybersecurity workforce, and other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

45. secureCISO
@secureCISO
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

secureCISO is an event series by CISOsynergy that offers informative, educational events for global CISO and IT leaders. Attendees engage in thought-leading discussions on the modern issues impacting enterprise information security.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

46. CISO Executive Summit Series
@Evanta
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

Evanta fosters leadership development and collaboration between North America's top executives in IT, security, and more. Evanta's CISO Executive Summits are invite-only leadership communities created by CISOs, for CISOs. These gatherings aim to provide an intimate setting for peer-to-peer discussions between today's leading CISOs.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

47. SecureWorld
@SecureWorld
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

SecureWorld connects, informs, and develops the leaders in cybersecurity through its industry-leading events that offer more content and facilitate more professional connections than any other event in the cybersecurity industry. SecureWorld events happen in 17 major cities across North America throughout the year.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

48. IANS Information Security Forums
@IANS_Security
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

IANS is a tech research firm focused on information security, regulatory compliance, and IT risk management. The 2018 IANS Information Security Forums consisted of faculty-led information sessions, peer-to-peer networking exchange, and an opportunity to earn CPE credits during these two-day events.

Cost to Attend: Contact for attendance cost

49. Cyber Security Summit
@CyberSummitUSA
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

Cyber Security Summit connects C-suite executives with leading cyber solution providers. Upcoming events are happening in Silicon Valley, Atlanta, Denver, Philadelphia, Dallas, Seattle, Chicago, and other cities throughout the U.S. Attend a Cyber Security Summit to learn how to protect your company from cyber attacks, acquire the tools you need to protect your enterprise, and more.

Cost to Attend:

• Executive Admission: $350
• Government and Military Admission: $50

50. Data Connectors
@DataConnectors
Multiple Dates
Multiple Locations

Data Connectors organizes and hosts tech security conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. Discover the latest best practices, products, and services available to the community in an educational environment. These events are valuable educational and networking opportunities for professionals interested in information security, cyber security, network security, and related disciplines. Cybersecurity conferences offered by Data Connectors qualify for CPE credits, as well.

Cost to Attend: $100 + $6.49 fee