ISC2 Security Congress 2026 — October 24–28 at the Gaylord Rockies in Aurora (Denver), Colorado, plus virtual. Keynotes, 60+ breakout sessions, up to 81 CPE credits.
What it is
ISC2 Security Congress is the flagship annual conference of ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals (265,000+ members). The 16th edition runs October 24–28, 2026, in person at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora (Denver), Colorado, and virtually.
Dates & venue
October 24–28, 2026
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, Aurora (Denver), Colorado, USA + Virtual
Key themes & topics
- AI security and governance
- Zero Trust strategies and identity-first security
- Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) operationalization
- Emerging risks: quantum computing and Q-Day
- Cyber leadership and workforce development
What's included
- 4 keynote sessions from global cybersecurity leaders
- 60+ breakout sessions — technical deep dives and strategy
- Bright Ideas Roundtables — small-group discussions
- Tabletop and gamified incident-response exercises
- Pre-conference hands-on workshops
Why attend
- Earn up to 81 CPE credits
- Network with 4,000+ security professionals
- In-person and virtual attendance options
- Practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately
Who should attend
CISOs, security managers, engineers, risk and compliance leaders, and anyone building a cybersecurity career — from hands-on practitioners to board-level leaders.
Registration
Early bird pricing is available for ISC2 members, associates and candidates (discounted rates). Register at isc2.org/Congress.
