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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.
CrikeyCon 11WE ARE HERE
Community-led conference for information security enthusiasts in South-East Queensland and beyond.
Black Hat Asia 2026WE ARE HERE
World-class security research, trainings, and briefings. Four days at Marina Bay Sands.
DEF CON SingaporeWE ARE HERE
DEF CON comes to Asia. Presentations, hands-on villages, contests, and the full DEF CON experience.
AISA BrisSEC 2026
AISA Queensland Cyber Security Conference. Brings together the Sunshine State cyber security community for talks, networking, and collaboration.
SunCon 2026
Sunshine Coast's cybersecurity conference bringing together local and national security professionals.
BSides Melbourne 2026WE ARE HERE
Platform for first-time speakers, students, and experienced professionals to present their work.
AUSCERT 2026
Australia's longest-running cybersecurity conference at The Star Gold Coast. Includes the global APCERT Cyber Drill.
BSides Gold Coast 2026WE ARE HERE
Gold Coast's community-driven cybersecurity conference.
AISA CyberConnect Canberra
Keynotes, panels, roundtables, and workshops focused on government and enterprise cybersecurity.
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit
Premier conference for security and risk management leaders. Strategy, AI, metrics, and resilience.
BSides Brisbane 2026WE ARE HERE
Brisbane's community-driven cybersecurity conference. Talks, workshops, and networking.
BSides Adelaide 2026
South Australia's premier community cybersecurity event focused on collaboration and education.
Black Hat USA 2026WE ARE HERE
The world's most respected information security conference series. Trainings, briefings, and the Arsenal.
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.
TuskCon 2026
A two-day hacker camp on the Sunshine Coast with emphasis on practical, hands-on learning. Not death by PowerPoint.
BSides Canberra IXWE ARE HERE
Australia's largest BSides. Three days of hacking, talks, villages, and community at the National Convention Centre.
EmuCon 2026
A community cybersecurity conference with a focus on practical skills and hands-on learning.
BSides Perth 2026
Western Australia's biggest and brightest cybersecurity conference.
AISA CyberCon Melbourne 2026
Australia's flagship cyber conference at MCEC. Three days of talks, workshops, and networking.
HCKSYD (Hack Sydney)
Sydney's premier hacker and cybersecurity conference. World-class speakers, training, and a bendora. Held at the Australian Maritime Museum.
BSides Sydney 2026
Sydney's community-driven cybersecurity conference. Talks, workshops, CTF, and career village.
CHCon 2026
New Zealand's premier hacker conference in Christchurch. Talks, workshops, and CTF challenges.
BSides Las Vegas 2026WE ARE HERE
The original BSides. Community-driven, peer-reviewed talks running alongside Black Hat and DEF CON.
SANS Sydney September 2026
Hands-on cybersecurity training led by industry practitioners. Multiple courses across offensive, defensive, and management tracks.
RooCon 2026
Threat intelligence and attribution conference. Invite-only. Covers threat groups, malware, and emerging threats.
HackerCamp
A weekend-long outdoor hacking adventure for all ages. A mini security conference with fresh air and sunlight.
ComfyCon AU
An 18-hour virtual conference spanning Australia, the US, and Europe. Accessible to all.
CRESTCon Australia
Focused on penetration testing, incident response, and technical security assessment. Organised by CREST Australia.
CS4CA ANZ Summit
Cyber Security for Critical Assets. Focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and critical infrastructure / OT.
SecTalksWE ARE HERE
Free monthly sessions on technical security topics and practical challenges. Beginner and experienced tracks.
OWASP Chapter Meetups
Open Web Application Security Project local chapter meetups. Free, community-driven, focused on AppSec.
AppSec Australia (Melbourne)
Melbourne's application security meetup. Technical talks on AppSec, secure development, and vulnerability research. Fills up fast, register early.
Ruxmon (Melbourne)
Melbourne's longest-running security meetup. Technical presentations on offensive and defensive security. Now hosted at 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.