As 2027 approaches, leaders and practitioners are preparing for a slate of cybersecurity conferences that could fill their calendars. Government officials, industry executives and security experts from around the world will convene throughout 2027 to discuss the latest advances in AI, the newest trends in attacker behavior, emerging strategies to protect critical infrastructure, innovative approaches to supply-chain oversight and other pressing topics. 

Some events, such as the RSAC Conference, cater to a high-level crowd of decision-makers and C-suite executives, while others, such as the Black Hat USA and DEF CON conferences, attract entry- and mid-level professionals and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some, such as the Billington CyberSecurity Summit, draw crowds from all corners of the community.

Cybersecurity conferences are full of interesting insights, new research, and networking opportunities. For executives, the events provide a chance to hone their strategies. For practitioners, the conferences are an opportunity to exchange ideas and contact information. The list below is not exhaustive — it’s curated to feature only those events that make the biggest splash and lure the best speakers.

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IAPP Global Summit

March 21-24
Washington, D.C.

The annual conference bills itself as the largest global gathering of digital privacy professionals. The rebranded event has expanded its focus on privacy to reflect the evolving role of artificial intelligence and legal issues related to corporate risk governance.

RSAC Conference

April 5-8
San Francisco

One of the world’s leading security industry conferences returns, with keynotes from top cybersecurity leaders, learning labs, networking events and a robust product expo. The 2026 event attracted nearly 44,000 attendees. The theme for 2027 will be “The Power of Community.”

Google Cloud Next

April 13-15
Las Vegas

Google’s conference will feature presentations, interactive labs and discussions about cloud computing, agentic AI and enterprise security. 

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

June 14-16
National Harbor, Maryland

Industry-leading keynote speakers and experts from Gartner will help security professionals navigate a complex set of challenges, ranging from business resilience to risk management. In 2026, sessions focused on topics such as AI, vendor trust and incident reporting.

Black Hat USA

July 31-Aug. 5
Las Vegas

Kicking off the week colloquially known as “Hacker Summer Camp,” Black Hat USA starts with technical training sessions before a two-day lineup of sessions intended for practitioners and security leaders.

BSides Las Vegas

TBD
Las Vegas

The two-day event features technical and academic presentations for peer review among security practitioners. It is part of the annual “Hacker Summer Camp” in Las Vegas.

DEF CON

Aug. 5-8
Las Vegas

Unlike Black Hat USA, which is aimed at practitioners and leaders, DEF CON features a more casual format, although talks appeal to a wide range of audiences, including enthusiasts.

Fal.Con

TBD
Las Vegas

CrowdStrike’s annual conference brings together top executives from the company and some of its customers to explore issues related to threat intelligence and security tooling.

Billington CyberSecurity Summit

Sept. 7-9
Washington, D.C.

The annual conference features senior technology and cybersecurity leaders from across the U.S. government and the private sector. In 2026, speakers included National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross, acting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Nick Andersen and senior officials from the FBI and NSA, along with several of their foreign counterparts.

Google Cyber Defense Summit

Sept. 14-15
Washington, D.C.

The tech giant’s annual conference features keynotes and sessions on cloud, AI, and other cybersecurity topics.

Forrester Security & Risk Forum

TBD
Washington, D.C.

Market research and advisory firm Forrester hosts an annual event with keynote speakers, Forrester analysts and a wide variety of workshops, case studies and specialized learning opportunities.

Aspen Cyber Summit

Fall 2027
Washington, D.C.

The Aspen Institute’s annual conference brings together government officials, corporate leaders and academic experts to discuss the biggest trends in cybersecurity. Recent conferences have featured keynotes from top administration officials, panels about deterrence and spyware, and discussions about workforce development and fighting scams.