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Security Events

A living directory of cybersecurity conferences, meetups, and events across Australia and internationally. We are part of this community, not just observers. If we have missed an event, let us know.

29 upcoming events tracked
COMMUNITY / HACKER

CrikeyCon 11WE ARE HERE

Community-led conference for information security enthusiasts in South-East Queensland and beyond.

21 March 2026Brisbane
INTERNATIONAL

Black Hat Asia 2026WE ARE HERE

World-class security research, trainings, and briefings. Four days at Marina Bay Sands.

21-24 April 2026Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
INTERNATIONAL

DEF CON SingaporeWE ARE HERE

DEF CON comes to Asia. Presentations, hands-on villages, contests, and the full DEF CON experience.

28-30 April 2026Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
INDUSTRY

AISA BrisSEC 2026

AISA Queensland Cyber Security Conference. Brings together the Sunshine State cyber security community for talks, networking, and collaboration.

29 April 2026Brisbane
COMMUNITY / HACKER

SunCon 2026

Sunshine Coast's cybersecurity conference bringing together local and national security professionals.

9 May 2026Sunshine Coast
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Melbourne 2026WE ARE HERE

Platform for first-time speakers, students, and experienced professionals to present their work.

15-17 May 2026Melbourne
INDUSTRY

AUSCERT 2026

Australia's longest-running cybersecurity conference at The Star Gold Coast. Includes the global APCERT Cyber Drill.

19-22 May 2026Gold Coast
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Gold Coast 2026WE ARE HERE

Gold Coast's community-driven cybersecurity conference.

23 May 2026Gold Coast
INDUSTRY

AISA CyberConnect Canberra

Keynotes, panels, roundtables, and workshops focused on government and enterprise cybersecurity.

27-28 May 2026Canberra
INDUSTRY

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

Premier conference for security and risk management leaders. Strategy, AI, metrics, and resilience.

16-17 June 2026Sydney
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Brisbane 2026WE ARE HERE

Brisbane's community-driven cybersecurity conference. Talks, workshops, and networking.

4 July 2026Brisbane
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Adelaide 2026

South Australia's premier community cybersecurity event focused on collaboration and education.

27-28 July 2026Adelaide
INTERNATIONAL

Black Hat USA 2026WE ARE HERE

The world's most respected information security conference series. Trainings, briefings, and the Arsenal.

1-6 August 2026Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas
COMMUNITY / HACKER

Realms of Cyber (ROCC)

A high-impact one-day conference where cyber security meets physical systems. Covers land, sea, air, space, biological, and cognitive realms.

27 August 2026Brisbane Powerhouse
COMMUNITY / HACKER

TuskCon 2026

A two-day hacker camp on the Sunshine Coast with emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. Not death by PowerPoint.

29-30 August 2026Sunshine Coast
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Canberra IXWE ARE HERE

Australia's largest BSides. Three days of hacking, talks, villages, and community at the National Convention Centre.

24-26 September 2026Canberra
COMMUNITY / HACKER

EmuCon 2026

A community cybersecurity conference with a focus on practical skills and hands-on learning.

27 September 2026TBA
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Perth 2026

Western Australia's biggest and brightest cybersecurity conference.

10-11 October 2026Perth
INDUSTRY

AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2026

Australia's flagship cyber conference at MCEC. Three days of talks, workshops, and networking.

14-16 October 2026Melbourne
COMMUNITY / HACKER

HCKSYD (Hack Sydney)

Sydney's premier hacker and cybersecurity conference. World-class speakers, training, and a bendora. Held at the Australian Maritime Museum.

6 November 2026Sydney
COMMUNITY / HACKER

BSides Sydney 2026

Sydney's community-driven cybersecurity conference. Talks, workshops, CTF, and career village.

7 November 2026Sydney
COMMUNITY / HACKER

CHCon 2026

New Zealand's premier hacker conference in Christchurch. Talks, workshops, and CTF challenges.

18-20 November 2026Christchurch, New Zealand
INTERNATIONAL

BSides Las Vegas 2026WE ARE HERE

The original BSides. Community-driven, peer-reviewed talks running alongside Black Hat and DEF CON.

TBA (typically August)Las Vegas
SPECIALIST

SANS Sydney September 2026

Hands-on cybersecurity training led by industry practitioners. Multiple courses across offensive, defensive, and management tracks.

September 2026Sydney
THREAT INTELLIGENCE

RooCon 2026

Threat intelligence and attribution conference. Invite-only. Covers threat groups, malware, and emerging threats.

TBA (typically November)Sydney
COMMUNITY / HACKER

HackerCamp

A weekend-long outdoor hacking adventure for all ages. A mini security conference with fresh air and sunlight.

TBAOutdoor / Regional
COMMUNITY / HACKER

ComfyCon AU

An 18-hour virtual conference spanning Australia, the US, and Europe. Accessible to all.

TBA (typically late year)Virtual
SPECIALIST

CRESTCon Australia

Focused on penetration testing, incident response, and technical security assessment. Organised by CREST Australia.

TBASydney
SPECIALIST

CS4CA ANZ Summit

Cyber Security for Critical Assets. Focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure / OT.

TBAPerth
REGULAR MEETUP

SecTalksWE ARE HERE

Free monthly sessions on technical security topics and practical challenges. Beginner and experienced tracks.

MonthlySydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Canberra, Perth, Adelaide
REGULAR MEETUP

OWASP Chapter Meetups

Open Web Application Security Project local chapter meetups. Free, community-driven, focused on AppSec.

MonthlyMajor cities
REGULAR MEETUP

AppSec Australia (Melbourne)

Melbourne's application security meetup. Technical talks on AppSec, secure development, and vulnerability research. Fills up fast, register early.

MonthlyMelbourne
REGULAR MEETUP

Ruxmon (Melbourne)

Melbourne's longest-running security meetup. Technical presentations on offensive and defensive security. Now hosted at RMIT University.

MonthlyMelbourne (RMIT University)

Last updated: February 2026. Event dates and details are subject to change. Always check the official event website for the latest information. Know of an event we have missed? Drop us a line.