2026
January
14 January 2026 AWSN Australian Women in Security Network. Join AWSN Sunshine Coast Chapter for a relaxed evening by the ocean with a casual dinner and twilight walk along Mooloolaba Beach. Bring along fish and chips. Location Fisherman Monument, 25 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba. 5.30 to 7.30 pm. on the beach. For more details visit www.awsn.org.au
22 January 2026 SecTalks Brisbane. A forum to discuss technical (in) security issues. This is a monthly community focused event open to those interested in learning infosec. January 2026 forum is being held at BDO Offices, 360 Queens Street, Brisbane at 6 p.m. This is a public group on Meetup
February
4 February 2026 SCCN Sunshine Coast Cybersecurity Network. The next cybersecurity event presents a seminar with Valentine Wats from Excelitte to take you through their latest Cyber Security Innovations. Held at the UniSC University Sunshine Coast at the Innovation Centre, Collider from 6.00 to 8.00 pm. Food and drinks provided. Free event!
5 – 6 February 2026 ISACAVirtual Student Summit. Exclusive to ISACA student members and recent graduates.
18 February 2026 AMCHAM Business Lunch 12 – 2 pm InterContinental Brisbane, 190 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane. The State of National Security 2026 goes beyond traditional defense capability. Explore the complexities of a comprehensive national response.
24 February 2026 OWASP 25th Anniversary Virtual Conference. Celebrate OWAP’s 25th anniversary with a free virtual conference dedicated to the global community.
24 – 26 February 2026 COSAC APAC Information Security Conference in Melbourne. Limited numbers. Small numbers provide intimacy & privacy. Focus on collective challenges.
24 February 2026
28/02/2026 – 01/03/2026 ICSL Internet Commerce Security Laboratory. The ICSL Cybersecurity Event brings two conferences to Ballarat in late February and early March 2026. The Malware and Reverse Engineering (MRE) conference 26/02 – 27/02 (Thu – Fri), and BSides Ballarat 28/02 – 01/03 (Sat – Sun) held at Emerging Technologies Hub (ETH) in Central Ballarat.
March
21 March 2026 Crikeycon.com Is community-led conference for those interested in information security in South-East Queensland and beyond. Be part of this event with presentations and demonstrations by industry professionals. For more information contact crikeycon@crikeycon.com
12 March 2026 CIO Meet Sydney Brings together senior cybersecurity and IT executives global collaboration. EMEA Events March 5 and November 12, 2026 Meetings allow for meaningful discussions, networking and thought leadership presentations. For more information visit ciomeet.org
16-17 March 2026 Gartner Conferences Security & Risk Management Summit, Sydney. Discover this year’s topics including emerging trends and key challenges in security and risk management. Build and diversify your network by meeting forward-thinking CISOs and senior IT executives.
April
16 April 2026 OWASP Annual Cybersecurity Conference “Taxing the Threat Actors”. bringing together security professionals and enthusiasts from around the nation.
11 April, 2026 OWASP Boston Open Worldwide Application Security Conference 2026. For more details visit OWASP Global events www.owasp.org/events/
15 April, 2026 IEEE SA 2026 Cybersecurity Hackathon Webinar: Hack the
Threat Session 2 Europe & The Americas 14:oo UTC. in exclusive deep dive as Ai integration accelerates, the surface area for cyber threats expands. IEEE SA 2026 invites innovators from around the globe to develop solutions that address modern challenges.
16 April, 2026 ACS Australian Computer Society. Evening with panel speakers for the first Canberra EPC Career Playbook Series event. Held at ACS Canberra Hub, 64 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, in celebration of International Girls in CT Day 2026.
22 April, 2026 APSI WDSN Women in Defence and Security Networks Event. Policy in the Pub. Debate and discussion on developments in international security. Event organiser, Olivia Nelson, Chief of Staff. Venue Kingston Hotel, 73 Canberra Ave, Griffith ACT
29 April, 2026 ASIA BrisSec at the Star Grand Brisbane. Brings together AISA members and the Sunshine State cyber security community.
23 April, 2026 SCTechIA Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance Join SCTechIA on Thursday 23 April, 2026 5.30-7.30 pm at the Dock Hotel, Mooloolaba for Barside Natter with Rob Neely.
May
9 May 2026 Sun Con Queensland Sunshine Coast Cybersecurity Conference 2026. Bringing together professionals and industry leaders. Saturday 7.30 am to 6.00 pm. Location University of the Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sunshine Coast. For more information visit www.sunconqld.com
8 May 2026 ASRC Australian Security Research Centre PPS 2026 Protective Security Summit NSW 2026. Held at UNSW Kensington, Sydney, NSW. Share practical perspectives about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to managing cyber and digital risks.
19 – 22 May 2026 AUSCERT Cyber Security Conference Over 900 attendees in 2025, this year is 25th annual cybersecurity conference. Held at The Star, Gold Coast, 1 Casino Dr, Broadbeach Qld 4218
27 – 28 May 2026 AISA Australian Information Security AssociationUnited Cyber Security Leaders presented by AISA, Cyber Connect Canberra at The Hotel Realm. Two days packed wih panel discussions, roundtables and workshops
June
2 June 2026 Melbourne OT Cybersecurity Night 5.30 pm Meetup Supporting smaller organisations with Lesley Carhart. The event outlines why practical, lightweight approaches to complicated scenarios suit most critical infrastructure organisations. Venue Melbourne Multicultural Hub 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne
2 June 2026 ISACA Infosecurity Europe 2026 Europe’s leading cybersecurity event. Excel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock. London. Join 13,000 cybersecurity professionals over three days, gain actionable insights. Over 300 exhibitors and 200 expert lead sessions.
11 June 2026 Thomson Reuters Events Cybersecurity & Breach Response Bootcamp 2026 Brisbane Thursday 11 June 2026
17 June 2026 OWASP Free, one day, in person event focused on application security. One day in Sardinia Italy for one of the most inspiring locations for cybersecurity innovation.
July
4 July 2026 BSides Brisbane Embark on a cybersecurity adventure with the Capture the Flat CTF event. A welcoming Conference for individuals at all stages of the professional cybersecurity journey. Location QUT Gardens Point Campus Z Block, Brisbane.
18 July 2026 DNA People Conference From Reflection to Reform. Building a Future for Veteran Health. Connection and Purpose. This event is hosted by Walking Off The War Within and DNA People and Culture. For more information visit DNA People and Culture
August
8 August, 2025 Australian Institute of Health Executives Managing Disruptive Clinicians Masterclass, Offers healthcare leaders an immersive and interactive experience
27 August, 2026. Realms of Cyber ROCC26 Join one day conference at the iconic Brisbane Powerhouse. Focused on operational security across physical domains. Keynote Speaker is the former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull who will deliver the keynote address at ROCC26.
27 August, 2026. Sans Security Awareness & Culture Summit Las Vegas & Online. Learn, Connect, Share. Summit focuses on managing human risk, strengthening security culture and behaviour management through expert talks, workshop and networking.
September
17 – 21 September 2025 WONCA Lisbon Wonca World Conference Family doctors in teams with health professionals and involving communities are creating unique eco systems to provide care.
October
22 – 24 October 2025 ACHSM Asia-Pacific Health Leadership Congress Darwin Convention Centre, Darwin, N.T. The Congress will focus on leadership and examine rural and remote health
14 – 16 October 2025 AISA CyberConAustralian Cyber Conference Melbourne “Empowered Together”
November
27 – 29 November, 2025 Doctors’ Health Alliance. Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference 2025. Promoting great medical culture, people, peers and places.
December
2 December 2025 ANZAM Conference. Hosted by Deakin Business School. Geelong Waterfront Campus. Engage with themes of complexity, uncertainty and competing narratives.