Exhibit Hall Hours
September 15th
September 16th
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
September 15th
Check out our Specialized Tracks!
Stop by the Energy Stage!
The Energy Stage puts innovation in the spotlight with fast-paced, 15-minute talks from emerging cybersecurity companies. Hear directly from innovators as they break down a real problem they see in cybersecurity and share the new approach they’ve built to solve it. Then, stop by the Innovation Station to continue the conversation, meet the innovators behind the solutions, and get your Innovation Station Passport stamped along the way!
Check out the Book Store
New this year, CYBR.SEC.CON. has launched our very own Conference Book Store, featuring reads for every corner of the cybersecurity community—from leadership and hacking to OT/ICS, career development, and everything in between.
Not sure where to start? Check out hand-picked recommendations from some of the people shaping our community, including legendary CISO Andy Ellis, Chief Hacking Officer Phil Wylie, CYBR.SEC.Community Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, and OT educator Mike Holcomb.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, explore a new area of cyber, or find your next great read, stop by the Book Store and see what's on the shelf.
Book Signing
September 15
10:00am - 10:45am
Energized Cybersecurity Culture: A Marketing Approach to Build Excitement and Increase Participation in Your Security Awareness Program by Bryan Perkola
11:00am - 11:45am
Hacking OT Networks: A Practical Guide to Pentesting Industrial Networks by Chris Nourrie
September 16
10:00am - 10:45am
The Art & Science of Metawar: How to Coexist With AI-Driven Reality Distortion, Disinformation, & Addiction in the Metaverse by Winn Shwarteau
1:30pm - 2:30am
Behavioral Insights in Cybersecurity (Security, Audit and Leadership Series) by Dr. Dustin Sachs
Be one of the first 30 attendees at each participating author's speaking session and you'll receive a FREE copy of their book to take with you to their scheduled book signing!
Didn't make it in time? No worries! Copies will be available for purchase in the CYBR.SEC.CON. Book Store. Grab yours on the way to the book signing line and have it ready for the author to sign.
Free books are limited to the first 30 attendees at designated sessions, while supplies last.
Launch Pad Competition
The CYBR.SEC.CON. Launch Pad Competition puts emerging cybersecurity companies in the spotlight, giving innovative startups the opportunity to showcase their technology in front of industry leaders, practitioners, investors, and potential customers. After a competitive selection process, the top five finalists will take the stage live at CYBR.SEC.CON. to pitch their solutions and compete for recognition as this year’s Launch Pad winner. More than a pitch competition, Launch Pad is designed to connect promising cybersecurity startups with the people, feedback, and opportunities that can help move their ideas forward.
September 15, 2026 | 2:45pm | EXEC.SEC.CON. Ballroom B