The Best Security Conferences & Events 2022-2023

By Chrissy Kidd August 12, 2022

Finally! It seems we are all beginning to travel and gather again to network, learn and see work colleagues that we haven't seen in person in years.

For security professionals, your role is perhaps more visible than it ever has been, with news of cyberattacks and data breaches making headlines on a routine basis. After all, at the end of the day, security relies on good data - and today, we have more data than ever. So, if you're a security pro and looking to get back to in-person conferences, we've got you covered with this round-up of top security conferences, split between 2022 events and 2023 events.

(To add an event to this list, contact [email protected] with conference name, dates, location, website and a quick summary.)

(Check out our DevOps Conference and Blockchain Conference roundups, too!)

InfoSec, Cybersecurity & IT Conferences and Events 2022

Black Hat USA

Dates: August 6-11, 2022
Location: Las Vegas, NV + Online

A legend in the field going back 25 years, Black Hat is the premier meet up of security engineers, developers, ethical hackers and leading companies. At this event, you can expect the absolute latest and biggest InfoSec research, development and trends. Spread over four days, it usually follows a pattern of:

• Up to four dedicated to hands-on and technical trainings
• Two days of main conference events including briefings, Business Hall, Arsenal and more

This setup enables attendees to network with InfoSec professionals from all corners and evaluate a whole slew of products, solutions and services on display that might just suit your needs. And don't worry: we'll certainly update our BlackHat Guide for the next event!

(A major development at Black Hat USA 2022: The Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework was announced! OCSF is an open-source project with a vendor-agnostic core security schema that is supported by significant security organizations. Splunk is thrilled to be among them.)

DEF CON

Dates: August 11-14, 2022
Location: Las Vegas, NV + Online

Come all ye hackers! DefCon has reached its 30^th year and its grassroots vibe remains, despite its growth. In fact, the hacker convention has developed into its own subculture that has no-filming policies so that every year is a surprise. (Get a sneak peek with this professional documentary from the event's 20^th year.)

Attendees come from all industries, including the federal government, who obviously have a massive stake in hacking as a means to protect their networks. Other smaller "cons" or conventions pop up during the event, with notable ones including Queercon, Quietcon and Linecon.

Pro-tip of experienced attendees? Going to Black Hat and DefCon back-to-back, making this the ultimate week in any security calendar.

InfoSec World USA

Dates: September 26-28, 2022
Location: Lake Buena Vista, FL
Cost: Various pricing levels; general pricing around $1,895 per person

Back in person, InfoSec World is a leading security conference for both practitioners and leadership. Over several days, you can expect:

• Great keynotes
• Interactive breakout sessions that train, challenge and connect
• Engaging speeches about new strategies, solutions and more

Black Hat Middle East & Africa

Dates: November 15-17, 2022
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

An evolution from the previous Hack event in 2021, Black Hat's MEA series will include an Executive Summit, plenty of Briefings, Arsenal and Trainings and, of course, a gaming tournament featuring none other than Capture the Flag! Register now to take part in innovation across the region.

Black Hat Europe

Dates: December 5-8, 2022
Location: London, UK + Online

The final Black Hat of 2022 takes place in London, with a hybrid offering for those unable to attend in person. Like its U.S. version, you can expect up to four days of hands-on trainings plus the traditional (for Black Hat, anyway) event space with Briefings, exec summaries, Arsenal, and probably some games too.

2023 events

RSA Conference

Dates: April 24-27, 2023
Location: San Francisco, CA

Known across the cybersecurity landscape, RSA Conference bills itself as "Where the world talks about security". RSA Conference (aka RSAC) in June 2022 was a great affair, and they've already announced the 2023 dates for their marquee event - which you can register interest for now. RSA is committed to sharing a world of diverse knowledge in security, which is why the theme for RSAC 2023 is "Stronger Together".

Like many conferences and events, they've also spun up a whole library of live and on-demand security trainings, videos, webinars, and more, so check their schedule regularly throughout the year.

ThotCon

Dates: May 19-20, 2023
Location: Chicago, IL

Another hacking conference? Not so! This hacking conference is Top Secret and it's held specifically for the local hacking culture in Chicago. In fact, this event is so local that it has remained small, non-profit and non-commercial, with rarely more than a couple thousand in attendance.

That secrecy thing, by the way, is not a gimmick. The location of the event is actually confidential until the week of the conference.

44th IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy

Dates: May 26, 2023
Location: San Francisco, CA

The IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy is the premier forum for developments in computer security and electronic privacy-and it's been so since 1980! The 2023 Symposium will mark the the 44^th annual meeting. The conference itself spans four days, with one entire day devoted to workshops.

Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit

Dates: June 5-7, 2023
Location: National Harbor, MD

Leading analyst firm Gartner hosts this annual event aims at security and risk leaders. The most recent event in 2022 focused on key strategic necessities including:

• Moving to an agile security program
• Simplifying cybersecurity mesh architecture
• Developing security-conscious work cultures that are human focused
• Mitigating risk ownership

.conf23

Dates: Summer 2023
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Of course, as a leader in security, we'd be remiss not to include our own .conf! We are proud that Splunk helps keep organizations secure and resilient with our unified security and observability platform. Our .conf is an extension of our passion for our customers and our offerings.

During the event, you can expect great presentations from brands you know and trust, fun shows, great music, and plenty of opportunities to learn, network and train on all things data. .conf23 will take place in the summer of 2023 - sign up here for news.

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