Conferences

Where Cybersecurity Communities Come Together

For more than 25 years, SecureWorld has been the trusted gathering place for cybersecurity professionals—from the CISO to the front-line practitioner—and the solution providers who support them. We bring the full cybersecurity ecosystem together through in-person regional conferences and dynamic virtual experiences, all powered by community.

Join your local security network to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you're building your career or leading at the executive level, SecureWorld delivers practical insights, tailored content, and meaningful connections that drive impact beyond the event.

✔ Earn 6–18 CPE credits through sessions crafted by local CISO Advisory Councils.
✔ Engage in real conversations through keynotes, panels, and hands-on breakout sessions.
✔ Explore innovative solutions with trusted technology and service providers.
✔ Build lasting relationships within a diverse and inclusive cybersecurity community.
✔ Connect locally, learn globally—across 15 regional conferences and interactive virtual events

SecureWorld events are designed to be just right—big enough to spark new thinking, small enough to make real connections. You’ll leave informed, inspired, and ready to advance your organization’s security and your own career.

National 2026

2026-08-26 2026-08-26
Virtual Conference

East 2026

2026-11-18 2026-11-18
Virtual Conference | Eastern Time (North America)

Government & Critical Infrastructure 2026

2026-12-09 2026-12-09
Virtual Conference

New York City, NY 2026

2026-11-11 2026-11-11
New York Marriott Marquis | Final date TBA

Seattle, WA 2026

2026-11-04 2026-11-05
Meydenbauer Center

Denver, CO 2026

2026-10-22 2026-10-22
The Cable Center at University of Denver

Atlanta, GA 2026

2026-10-14 2026-10-14
Event venue and final date TBA

Dallas, TX 2026

2026-10-08 2026-10-08
Plano Event Center

Detroit, MI 2026

2026-09-17 2026-09-17
Suburban Collection Showplace

St. Louis, MO 2026

2026-09-10 2026-09-10
The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

Quantum Cryptology 2026

2026-09-23 2026-09-23
Virtual Conference

Artificial Intelligence 2026

2026-07-22 2026-07-22
Virtual Conference

West 2026

2026-06-17 2026-06-17
Virtual Conference | Pacific Time (North America)

Financial Services 2026

2026-04-29 2026-04-29
Virtual Conference

Healthcare 2026

2026-02-25 2026-02-25
Virtual Conference

Phoenix, AZ 2026

2026-06-10 2026-06-10
Event venue and final date TBA

Chicago, IL 2026

2026-05-20 2026-05-20
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center

Kansas City, KS 2026

2026-05-13 2026-05-13
Overland Park Convention Center

Philadelphia, PA 2026

2026-05-06 2026-05-07
Valley Forge Casino Resort Event Center

Houston, TX 2026

2026-04-30 2026-04-30
Norris Conference Center – Houston CityCentre

South Florida 2026

2026-04-16 2026-04-16
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

Boston, MA 2026

2026-04-08 2026-04-09
Hynes Convention Center

Charlotte, NC 2026

2026-03-18 2026-03-18
Charlotte Convention Center

Government and Education 2025

2025-11-13 2025-11-13
Virtual Conference | Eastern Time (North America)

Seattle, WA 2025

2025-11-05 2025-11-06
Meydenbauer Center

CISO Connect Dinners

2025-04-02 2025-04-02
through Dec 10, 2025

East 2025

2025-12-04 2025-12-04
Virtual Conference | Eastern Time (North America)
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Become an Event Sponsor

Exhibiting & Sponsorship

Your prospects are looking for solutions and planning their security purchases.
Partnering with SecureWorld is an ideal way to engage with them. We offer several sponsorship opportunities to help you reach our active community of InfoSec pros.

Find out what other security professionals are saying about SecureWorld.

Questions?

For more information about Exhibiting and Sponsoring, contact:

Bryan Roby, Director of Sales
971-727-8857
events@secureworld.io

For more information about our Digital Marketing Programs, contact:

Tom Bechtold, Director of Content
503-303-7871
tom@secureworld.io

Become a Speaker
Speaker Submissions
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  • October
  • November
Speaker Deadlines
Schedule
National 2026
2026-07-12
National 2026
2026-08-26 2026-08-26
East 2026
2026-10-04
East 2026
2026-11-18 2026-11-18
Government & Critical Infrastructure 2026
2026-10-28
Government & Critical Infrastructure 2026
2026-12-09 2026-12-09
New York City, NY 2026
2026-09-11
New York City, NY 2026
2026-11-11 2026-11-11
Seattle, WA 2026
2026-09-04
Seattle, WA 2026
2026-11-04 2026-11-05
Denver, CO 2026
2026-08-22
Denver, CO 2026
2026-10-22 2026-10-22
Atlanta, GA 2026
2026-08-14
Atlanta, GA 2026
2026-10-14 2026-10-14
Dallas, TX 2026
2026-08-08
Dallas, TX 2026
2026-10-08 2026-10-08
Detroit, MI 2026
2026-08-03
Detroit, MI 2026
2026-09-17 2026-09-17
St. Louis, MO 2026
2026-08-01
St. Louis, MO 2026
2026-09-10 2026-09-10
Quantum Cryptology 2026
2026-08-09
Quantum Cryptology 2026
2026-09-23 2026-09-23
Artificial Intelligence 2026
2026-06-08
Artificial Intelligence 2026
2026-07-22 2026-07-22
West 2026
2026-05-03
West 2026
2026-06-17 2026-06-17
Financial Services 2026
2026-03-15
Financial Services 2026
2026-04-29 2026-04-29
Healthcare 2026
2026-01-10
Healthcare 2026
2026-02-25 2026-02-25
Phoenix, AZ 2026
2026-04-10
Phoenix, AZ 2026
2026-06-10 2026-06-10
Chicago, IL 2026
2026-03-20
Chicago, IL 2026
2026-05-20 2026-05-20
Kansas City, KS 2026
2026-03-13
Kansas City, KS 2026
2026-05-13 2026-05-13
Philadelphia, PA 2026
2026-03-06
Philadelphia, PA 2026
2026-05-06 2026-05-07
Houston, TX 2026
2026-02-30
Houston, TX 2026
2026-04-30 2026-04-30
South Florida 2026
2026-02-16
South Florida 2026
2026-04-16 2026-04-16
Boston, MA 2026
2026-02-08
Boston, MA 2026
2026-04-08 2026-04-09
Charlotte, NC 2026
2026-01-18
Charlotte, NC 2026
2026-03-18 2026-03-18
Government and Education 2025
2025-09-13
Government and Education 2025
2025-11-13 2025-11-13
East 2025
2025-10-23
East 2025
2025-12-04 2025-12-04

Submission Requirements

Speaking opportunities are open to all non-vendor cybersecurity practitioners.

If you represent a cybersecurity solution provider/vendor or consultancy, speaking opportunities are available through our sponsorship program. Please complete this form, and a member of our team will follow up with sponsorship options that include speaking opportunities.

To submit your presentation proposal, click the button below and complete the form.

Speaker Submission Page

Submission Guidelines

All submissions should include a presentation title, a brief abstract of the proposed topic, and the speaker's professional bio.

Please define the target audience (i.e. CISOs, security directors, IT auditors), and the level of intended audience knowledge: Introductory or Advanced, and Technical or Non-Technical.

Please identify the specific in-person or virtual event in which you are interested in presenting and any date preferences or scheduling restrictions.

Selection Criteria

Submissions will be selected based upon the relevance and timeliness of the topic, the depth and organization of the abstract, and the qualifications of the speaker.

Conference Structure

Conference sessions are divided into three time slots on the conference days. Sessions are scheduled to maximize the breadth of options available to attendees and to avoid overlapping topics.

Speaker Benefits

Speakers receive a Speaker Conference Pass, which provides access to all standard sessions, keynotes, panels, complimentary lunch, and CPE credits. Additionally, speakers will receive extensive exposure in the SecureWorld conference agenda page, event microsite, and email and social media promotions. Speaking at SecureWorld creates an excellent opportunity to meet and network with fellow presenters, colleagues, and peers. Speakers are not provided a speaking fee nor reimbursed for travel costs.

Questions/Suggestions

If you have additional questions about the submission process, please contact our Content Strategists at info@secureworld.io.

Frequently Asked Questions

These FAQs apply to our in-person conferences.

Who may attend?

Attendance at SecureWorld is reserved for qualified IT professionals. Registration requests may be declined at the discretion of SecureWorld prior to the conference or onsite. Professionals registered that are in a Sales / Marketing capacity are required to purchase a sponsorship to attend. View Sponsorship Opportunities.

Are student groups allowed?

Unfortunately, as this is a business-to-business event, we cannot accommodate student groups. However, individual students in IT and security fields are welcome to attend.

How many CPE credits do we earn?

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are available for Conference Pass, SecureWorld PLUS, and VIP attendees. Our two-day events provide 12 CPEs with a Conference Pass, or 18 CPEs if you attend an additional PLUS course. One-day events provide 6 CPEs with a Conference Pass, or 12 CPEs if you attend an additional PLUS course (typically held the day before the conference). 

Will I receive proof of CPEs?

At the conclusion of the conference, you will be provided a digital Certificate of Attendance (PDF) indicating the number of CPE credit hours that you have earned based on your registration type. It is your responsibility to submit the credit hours to your certifying body.

Can I attend any of the conference tracks?

Conference access is based upon the type of registration you choose. There are three types of SecureWorld registrations:

  • Open Sessions Pass: Includes access to Keynote sessions, industry expert panels, vendor presentations, and the Exhibit Floor.
  • Conference Pass: Includes access to Keynote sessions, industry expert panels, vendor presentations, all breakout sessions, and the Exhibit Floor. This registration includes lunch and 12 CPE credits for two-day events, and 6 CPEs for one-day events.
  • SecureWorld PLUS Pass: Includes all the access of the Conference Pass, as well as an additional extensive training track built around a specific subject. This registration includes lunch and 18 CPE credits for two-day events, and 12 CPEs for one-day events.

Do you supply conference presentations to the attendees?

Presentation slides that we receive from speakers are uploaded to the conference microsite. However, we do not receive slides from every speaker, and distribution of presentation material is solely at the discretion of the individual speaker.

Can we record sessions?

Audio or video recording of sessions is at the discretion of the individual speaker. Obtain permission if interested.

How do you select conference speakers?

Speakers are referred and evaluated by our Advisory Council members in each market. This group is comprised of executive level security professionals from business, government, education, and law enforcement. If you have information or referrals, or know someone who would like to submit a (non-vendor) recommendation, please contact our Content Strategists, Cam Sivesind and Drew Todd, at swcontent@secureworld.io.

Do you validate parking?

Parking is not included as part of the registration fee, unless otherwise noted. Parking fees are determined by each individual venue. Please refer to the venue information located on our specific event pages.

What is your refund policy?

SecureWorld does not issue refunds. You may either transfer your registration to a friend or colleague, or request a registration deferral for up to one year, to be used for any of our regional events (additional charges may apply). If you have any questions, or if you have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact reg@secureworld.io for assistance.

Do you sell the attendee database?

We do NOT sell our attendee database. When registering for a SecureWorld event, your information is protected and only shared with appropriate vendor partners—such as those you choose to engage with through badge scans at their booth, session attendance, interest tags, or digital interaction on the event microsite. We value your privacy and ensure your data is used responsibly to enhance your event experience.

How much time should I allow myself for check-in?

The highest volume of traffic at Registration is just prior to the opening keynote on Day 1. Please allow 15-20 minutes before the first session starts. Our goal is to make check-in as quick and easy as possible. To help in this process, please use the online registration system in advance and bring a copy of your confirmation barcode for contactless check-in.

What does a VIP Pass include?

The VIP Pass includes access to the full conference agenda (excluding SecureWorld PLUS), as well as an invitation to Advisory Council functions (roundtable discussions and kick-off breakfast). If you are interested in being part of our Advisory Council and attending VIP sessions, please contact one of our event directors for assistance.

Can I attend only one day of the two-day events?

Yes, you may; however, you will only receive CPE credits for the day you attend. We do not sell one-day passes for our two-day conferences.

Code of Conduct

Our conferences are dedicated to providing a safe environment for education and networking, for everyone. Any conduct that we deem in violation of this policy will result in dismissal from the event (and future events) without a refund at the discretion of SecureWorld.

We value your participation and support of SecureWorld.

“In the nine years that I've participated on the Advisory Council, what amazes me is that SecureWorld is that local event where I get to see and catch up with almost every regional security team once a year. SecureWorld has also become one of the must-attend local conferences for myself and teams. It is an affordable conference for the whole team and provides quality content.”

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Phil Agcaoili, SVP, U.S. Bancorp
CISO, Elavon