Upcoming Events
The Power of Choices: Shaping Careers & Behaviors
Choices. We make hundreds of them every day. Some are deliberate, others almost invisible. Some change the direction of our careers; others quietly shape the way we behave.
On October 21, join WISP Netherlands to explore the power of choices from two different perspectives: the choices that shape our careers and the subtle nudges that influence our behavior.
🎤 Speakers
Fleur Boor - Zeeman | KPMG
Vanity Dijkhuizen | Lely
🗓️ October 21, 2026
📍 KPMG
Open to all.
Governing Agentic AI: Legal Perspectives on Managing Autonomy, Accountability, and Risk in the Next Generation of AI Systems
Join Women in Security and Privacy and Simmons & Simmons for an engaging and interactive discussion on the opportunities and challenges presented by the next generation of AI systems: "Governing Agentic AI: Legal Perspectives on Managing Autonomy, Accountability, and Risk in the Next Generation of AI Systems"
When: October 27, 2026, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Cloudflare HQ, 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Costs: This is a free event
Together, we'll explore how organizations can embrace agentic AI responsibly while navigating an evolving legal and regulatory landscape. We look forward to welcoming you!
Network Security Official Cybersecurity Summit
Traditional perimeter defenses can’t protect today’s distributed, encrypted, and hybrid networks. Teams need deeper visibility, automation, and microsegmentation to contain modern threats.
The Network Security eSummit dives into innovations in network detection and response (NDR), zero-trust segmentation, and secure access service edge (SASE). Experts will unpack how AI and automation can simplify network protection while enabling secure connectivity across users, data, and devices.
Date: Oct 28, 2026
Location: Virtual
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY OCTOBER 28 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
Privacy + Security Forum
The Privacy+Security Forum (Nov 4-6, 2026, in Washington, DC).
The event is a 3-day event, with sessions, keynotes, and workshops on all days. You need not attend all days.
We’ll have 60+ sessions and workshops. The schedule is here. There will be several more sessions announced in the next few weeks.
Identiverse Washington, D.C.
We’re proud to partner with Identiverse Washington, D.C. Join us November 9–10, 2026, at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C.
As AI, fraud, and evolving threats reshape cybersecurity, attending Identiverse DC offers practical insights and connections to help you strengthen identity security and make more informed decisions.
Meet identity and security professionals, business leaders, and policymakers to explore the technologies and strategies shaping digital trust.
November 9–10, 2026
MGM National Harbor | Oxon Hill, MD
Take advantage of our exclusive 50% discount with code: IDVDC26-WISP50%.
Houston Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 8th Annual Houston Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: November 12, 2026
Location: Houston, TX
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY NOVEMBER 12 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
*Must be 21+ to redeem
New York Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 18th Edition of the New York Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: Nov 17, 2026
Location: New York, NY
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY NOVEMBER 17 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
*Must be 21+ to redeem
AI Transparency- Beyond the Obvious
WISP Zurich is turning 1!
To celebrate our first anniversary, we’re bringing the WISP Zurich community together for an evening of open discussion, diverse perspectives, and good conversation.
We’ll take a practical look at AI transparency and the situations where things become less straightforward: from AI-generated versus AI-assisted content and human editing, to substantial modification, responsibility across different actors, and what happens to AI markings as content moves between systems or is republished.
📅 15 October 2026
🕖 19:00–21:00
📍 Priverion, Limmatquai 1, 8001 Zürich
After the discussion, we’ll celebrate one year of WISP Zurich with an anniversary apéro. 🥂
A big thank you to Priverion for hosting and sponsoring the event and making this evening possible!
We’d love to have you join us.
The U.S. Privacy Summit: Compliance, Enforcement, and the Road Ahead
Join us for an exclusive gathering of the regulators and leaders defining U.S. privacy law, enforcement, and operations. Featuring rare access, candid conversations, and practical insights for privacy practitioners.
Date: Oct 15, 2026
Where: San Francisco, CA
Time: 8:00 AM to 6: PM PT
ISSA Cyber Resilience Awareness Day
Join the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Cyber Resilience Special Interest Group on October 14 for the 3rd Annual Cyber Resilience Awareness Day, a FREE virtual event focused on this year's theme: Quantifying Cyber Resilience Readiness.
Hear from industry experts, explore practical frameworks, and gain actionable strategies to help your organization measure, strengthen, and sustain cyber resilience.
Pre-register today to reserve your spot and be the first to receive event updates: https://lnkd.in/gHWxr5XM
Date: October 114, 2026
Location: Virtual
Silicon Valley Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 12th Edition of The Silicon Valley Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Santa Clara, CA
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY OCTOBER 1 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
*Must be 21+ to redeem
InfoSec World 2026
Cybersecurity leaders, mark your calendars for #InfoSecWorld 2026.
Join us for The Cyber Continuum: From Acceleration to Adaptation, where security leaders, practitioners, and innovators will explore the next era of cyber risk and resilience.
Explore a dynamic agenda featuring expert keynotes, breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, and valuable networking opportunities designed to help organizations strengthen their security posture and stay ahead of emerging threats.
Earn 30+ CPE credits, bring actionable insights back to your team, and visit us in the Expo Hall to learn more about Women in Security and Privacy (WISP).
Take advantage of our exclusive $995 rate for InfoSec World with code ISW26-WISP995.
Register today and lock in your incredible rate.
Date: October 12-14, 2026
Location: Gaylord Palms, Orlando, Florida
Hacker Halted
Hacker Halted 2026: Cyber Carnival Where Illusion Meets Intrusion: Navigating the Spectacle of Cybersecurity
From phishing scams that mirror carnival games rigged to deceive, to funhouse mirrors that distort reality like deepfakes and manipulated data. Cyber adversaries operate like illusionists, using social engineering, spoofing, and obfuscation to distract and mislead. Meanwhile, defenders must look beyond the surface, peer behind the curtain, and master the tools of both insight and illusion to protect digital domains.
Cyber Carnival challenges us to embrace the chaos, decode the spectacle, and transform entertainment into education. It’s a celebration of creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking, qualities that define the best in cybersecurity.
Join us at Hacker Halted 2026 to explore the carnival of cyber threats, tricks, and triumphs. Step right up to the greatest show in cybersecurity.
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) has partnered with Hacker Halted Cybersecurity Conference to offer the WISP community FREE conference passes to Hacker Halted & CISO Forum on October 8th and 9th in Atlanta, GA.
Use code: WISPATLVIP26
Date: October 8-9, 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
CornCon
Date: October 2-3, 2026
Location: RiverCenter Convention Center in Davenport, IA
Cost: Low prices from $120 for two days (Oct 2-3) � 16 CPE credits
This is the 12th annual CornCon Cybersecurity Conference, held in Davenport, Iowa - just a 2.5-hour drive from Chicago or Des Moines. We expect 500 attendees from all industries and backgrounds. 70+ speakers, CISO Executive Summit, Trainings, Expo, Villages, Competitions, and more. All infosec topics will be covered over the 2-day conference. Keynote speakers usually seen only at much larger conferences.
20% Discount for WISP members with code ‘WISP-CC12'
CornCon is a friendly, mid-sized regional conference where you have a great opportunity to peer with colleagues and learn. Attendees will have a broad offering of expert speakers on topics that are directly relevant to their jobs, and with clear actions to take to implement what they have learned when they return to work. There will also be many experts from different fields who bring their perspective. This is not an echo chamber, but an open and diverse community that is willing to share ideas and speak their minds.
Note that there is a Saturday Kids’ Hacker Camp for K-12 students. More information can be found on the website. Scholarships are available.
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Seattle/Bellevue Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 12th Edition of the Seattle/Bellevue Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: Oct 1, 2026
Location: Seattle, WA
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY OCTOBER 1 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
Atlanta Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 15th Edition of the Atlanta Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: September 30, 2026
Location: Atlanta, GA
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY SEPTEMBER 30 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
*Your complimentary pass includes a catered breakfast, lunch, and cocktail reception.
Earn up to 8 CPE / CEU credits by attending!
Attendance Eligibility & Offer Terms*
This non-transferable offer is valid for new registrations only and cannot be combined or applied retroactively.
Registrations are subject to review and may be canceled if eligibility or identity cannot be confirmed. Attendance is limited to verified cybersecurity, IT, and information security professionals responsible for protecting their organizations and evaluating security solutions.
The Summit is not a recruiting or job-seeking event and is intended for professionals with purchasing influence. Interns, educators, individuals not currently employed in IT, and those in sales or marketing roles are not eligible. These requirements apply to all attendees, including partner organizations.
High Risk AI Systems and AI4Compliance
We are excited to invite you to our next Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) event in Berlin on 29 September.
Davina Thalmann will walk us through High Risk AI Systems and AI4Compliance, and having heard her speak myself, I can promise it will be worth your evening.
Many thanks to our host, caralegal, for making this possible. Drinks and snacks will be provided, so come ready for a lovely evening.
Please register using the link: https://lnkd.in/eugEnFkH
Places are limited, so do sign up early. If you have any questions about WISP, email us at wispdach@wisp-net.org.
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th.
Date: 29 September, 18:30 to 21:00
Place: REINHARD BÄR Restaurant, Am Hamburger Bahnhof 4, 10557 Berlin
Agentic AI: Leading, Governing, and Securing the Future
We’re excited to invite you to the next Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) event in the Netherlands - an evening dedicated to exploring security and privacy aspects of implementing agentic AI in an organization.
We’re very happy to welcome our speakers who will reflect on:
🔹 Matilda Eriksson, Cloudflare: Leading an organization in the age of Agentic AI.
🔹 Dounia van de Weerd-Skalli, DPO Consultancy: When AI acts - rethinking data protection in the Agentic Age.
A heartfelt thank you to DPO Consultancy for hosting the event and to both speakers for sharing their time, knowledge, and perspectives with our community.
The evening will include individual talks and time for questions, networking, and connection.
Let’s come together to shape a more inclusive and secure digital future.
Date: September 24, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Europalaan 28B, 5232 BC 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands
Getting In, Getting On: A Conversation on Hiring and Career Growth in Privacy and Digital Regulation
Breaking into privacy and digital regulation and building a lasting career in it can feel like navigating without a map. Join WISP London and Shoosmiths for an evening of honest conversation on what it really takes to get in, get on, and grow in this fast-moving field.
We'll be covering the things that don't always make it into career advice panels: how to break in and land that first role, what it actually takes to get promoted, navigating authenticity at work, and the particular challenges of being a woman building a career in this space.
We'll be joined by:
Caroline Goulding — Global DPO, TikTok
Ellie Buxton — Senior Recruiter, Lawrence Harvey
Samantha Sayers — Regional Chief Privacy, Compliance and Risk Officer, Teleperformance
Whether you're just starting out in privacy and digital regulation, looking to make a lateral move, or aiming for your next leadership step, this panel will offer practical insight and real talk.
Date: September 15, 2026
Time:
6.30–7.00 PM — Welcome drinks & networking
7.00–8.00 PM — Panel discussion & Q&A
8.00–9.00 PM — Networking over drinks & nibbles
Shoosmiths, 1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ
From Compliance to Strategy: What Regulators Actually Care About in Transatlantic Tech Law
We are excited to invite you to an exclusive fireside chat in San Francisco featuring Helen Dixon, former Commissioner for the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) and current Global Digital Regulatory Consultant at Mason Hayes & Curran.
From Compliance to Strategy: What Regulators Actually Care About in Transatlantic Tech Law
Having led one of Europe’s most critical regulatory authorities through the defining era of GDPR, Helen brings an inside perspective on how enforcement decisions are made, where US companies routinely stumble, and how leaders can build smarter regulatory frameworks early in their company's lifecycle.
Key Topics We’ll Cover:
How to build a regulatory strategy early in the tech company’s lifecycle
How European regulators differ in enforcement to US regulators
Common missteps US companies make when expanding into the EU
How boardrooms should talk about privacy and regulatory risk
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 15 September
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Financial District, San Francisco
Light bites and beverages
Chicago Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 13th Edition of the Chicago Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: Sept 15, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY SEPTEMBER 15 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
When Your Expertise Goes Unseen: Closing the Visibility Gap for Women in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity and tech are built on skill, trust, speed, and judgment. Yet many capable women and diverse professionals remain under-recognized, not because they lack ability, but because their expertise is not always visible in the rooms where decisions, promotions, projects, and opportunities are shaped.
This practical session reframes confidence as a measurable leadership competency, not a personality trait. Using the VISIBLE™ Framework — Voice, Identity, Spotlight, Inner Work, Belief, Leverage, and Elevation — participants will examine how visibility gaps affect career growth, technical credibility, stakeholder trust, communication, and leadership presence in cybersecurity and tech.
Attendees will leave with practical tools to communicate their value, surface their expertise, build stronger professional visibility, and contribute more confidently in high-stakes technical environments. For women in cybersecurity, visibility is not self-promotion; it is how skill becomes recognized, trusted, and positioned for impact.
Date: Sept 10, 2026
Where: University of North Georgia
San Diego Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 8th Edition of the San Diego Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Date: Sept 10, 2026
Location: San Diego, CA
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY Sept 10 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
AI TechWorld 2026
The event brings together AI engineers, software developers, data scientists, and technology leaders to explore real-world AI applications, infrastructure, and best practices. Topics include AI platforms and tooling, enterprise AI adoption, AI infrastructure, model deployment and optimization, AI-powered applications, and the future of intelligent systems across industries.
Event Website: https://aitechworld.co/
Conference Schedule: https://aitechworld.co/agenda/
Date: September 1-3, 2026
Location: Santa Clara, CA
We’re excited to share something special with you. Our partner, DevNetwork, is hosting API World + CloudX + AI TechWorld September 1-3, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and we’re pleased to offer our community 50 free OPEN Passes (value $195) to attend.
Claim your free OPEN Pass here
CloudX 2026
Join thousands of attendees for a fully immersive education and innovation experience, where you can learn & gain insights from top industry leaders about the newest cloud computing innovations, technologies, and tools.
With a fully immersive experience, we’re bringing you: 8 conference tracks, 120+ speakers, technical keynotes, a live Expo with 50+ technologies & tools, product demos, and more.
Event Website: https://cloudxconf.com/
Conference Schedule: https://cloudxconf.com/conference/
Date: September 1-3, 2026
Location: Santa Clara, CA
We’re excited to share something special with you. Our partner, DevNetwork, is hosting API World + CloudX + AI TechWorld September 1-3, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and we’re pleased to offer our community 50 free OPEN Passes (value $195) to attend.
Claim your free OPEN Pass here
API World
API Industry, AI Services, and Technology Services. The API World 2026 Conference and Expo was created with the mission to be neutral and facilitate connections, knowledge, trust, and business within the developer community of API providers and consumers. If you are a software developer, a startup, or an enterprise that consumes or provides multiple APIs, this is your event.
Date: September 1-3, 2026
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Event Website: https://apiworld.co/
Conference Schedule: https://apiworld.co/conference/
We’re excited to share something special with you. Our partner, DevNetwork, is hosting API World + CloudX + AI TechWorld September 1-3, 2026 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, and we’re pleased to offer our community 50 free OPEN Passes (value $195) to attend.
Claim your free OPEN Pass here
Threat Intelligence Virtual Summit
Threat intelligence is abundant but often underutilized. Many organizations lack the analytic frameworks to translate feeds into proactive defenses or executive insights.
The Threat Intelligence eSummit brings together analysts, vendors, and defenders to demonstrate how to operationalize intelligence across detection, hunting, and response. Attendees will learn how to fuse open-source, commercial, and AI-driven intel to anticipate adversaries — not just react to them.
Date: August 26, 2026
Location: Virtual
USE CODE CSS26-WISP BY AUGUST 26 FOR FREE ADMISSION
*Subject to availability
Attendance Eligibility & Offer Terms*
This non-transferable offer is valid for new registrations only and cannot be combined or applied retroactively.
Registrations are subject to review and may be canceled if eligibility or identity cannot be confirmed. Attendance is limited to verified cybersecurity, IT, and information security professionals responsible for protecting their organizations and evaluating security solutions.
The Summit is not a recruiting or job-seeking event and is intended for professionals with purchasing influence. Interns, educators, individuals not currently employed in IT, and those in sales or marketing roles are not eligible. These requirements apply to all attendees, including partner organizations.
The Ransomware Economy: From Malware to Marketplaces
The Ransomware Economy: From Malware to Marketplaces
The presentation outlines the fundamental shift of ransomware from a simple privacy crisis to a critical business continuity crisis. It details the "Extortion Escalation Ladder," explaining how attackers have moved beyond simple file encryption (Wave 1) and data theft (Wave 2) to Operational Sabotage (Wave 3), where systems are deliberately destroyed to force prolonged downtime.
The talk highlights the industrialization of cybercrime through Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) and the "Underground AI Stack," where weaponized generative AI is used to automate and accelerate every stage of an attack—from reconnaissance to custom financial "profit plans" for extortion. Finally, it provides a strategic framework for modern defense, focusing on adaptive AI-driven security stacks, resilient recovery, and specialized cloud defense protocols
Date: Aug 18, 2026
Where: University of North Georgia
SANS Cloud Security Exchange Summit & Training 2026
SANS Cloud Security Exchange Summit & Training 2026
As we celebrate the fifth year of the SANS Cloud Security Exchange, we're bringing it together with our SANS CloudSecNext Summit for the first time — live in San Francisco.
Hear from Anthropic, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, SANS, and the security community as they explore the governance, security, and operational realities of deploying and securing AI in the cloud. Through keynote presentations, technical talks, hands-on workshops, and a featured discussion bringing AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft together on stage, attendees will gain practical insight into AI governance, machine identities, Zero Trust, autonomous systems, and the evolving challenges of securing modern cloud environments.
Designed for practitioners, architects, engineers, managers, and security leaders alike, the Summit delivers actionable guidance, forward-looking discussions, and opportunities to learn directly from the organizations and practitioners helping shape the future of AI and cloud security.
Learn more: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-training-events/cloud-security-exchange-summit-2026
Through our partnership with SANS, you can save $50 on your registration for a limited time.
$50 Registration Discount (expires July 24)
Promo Code: Cloud_Promo50
DEF CON 34
DEF CON 34
DEF CON 34's theme is 'Agency'. We're focusing on self-determination in our use of tech. Charting our own course and helping others do the same.
Let's start moving our valuable attention to tech that supports our agency. Let's find the places we can help and choose to act.
Date: Aug 6-9, 2026
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
Learn More: https://defcon.org/
Privacy & Security Dinner: Round Two
Privacy & Security Dinner: Round Two
We are back for a second round of our intimate, roundtable-style dinner! Join us for another evening of authentic conversation with fellow privacy and security professionals. We’re keeping it simple—no panels, no keynotes, just great food, great company, and the kind of dialogue where every single voice is heard.
Space is limited to 10 attendees. If you are passionate about privacy and security, you belong at this table.
Date: Aug 4, 2026
Where: Austin, TX
Black Hat USA 2026
Black Hat USA 2026
Black Hat USA returns in 2026, bringing together the global cybersecurity community for cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and unmatched networking.
Hosted in Las Vegas, this premier event delivers a week of in-depth Briefings, technical Trainings, and access to some of the brightest minds in information security. Whether you're a practitioner, researcher, or decision-maker, Black Hat USA offers unparalleled opportunities to stay ahead of emerging threats and advancements.
As a valued member of our community, you’re invited to take advantage of an exclusive offer.
Save $200 off Briefings Pass OR $100 off Business Pass on your registration with code WISP.
What You Can Expect:
World-Class Briefings: Hear the latest vulnerabilities, exploits, and defensive strategies from leading experts
Hands-On Trainings: Deepen your technical skills with immersive, instructor-led courses
Arsenal Tools Demo Area: Experience live demonstrations of cutting-edge tools
Business Hall: Connect with top cybersecurity vendors and solution providers
Global Networking: Engage with thousands of security professionals from around the world
Date: Aug 1-6, 2026
Where: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV
DC Metro Official Cybersecurity Summit
DC Metro Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 13th Annual DC Metro Official Cybersecurity Summit is a must-attend event for CISOs and senior security leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align cybersecurity with business goals. The summit features expert-led sessions, interactive panels, cutting-edge solution showcases, and valuable networking opportunities—all in one day.
Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is excited to partner with CyberRisk Alliance to offer our community FREE admission to this premier event.📅 July 23, 2026🎟️ Use code CSS26-WISP by July 23 to claim your complimentary pass (subject to availability).
AI for Next-Gen SOC Cybersecurity Summit
AI for Next-Gen SOC Cybersecurity Summit
The volume and velocity of alerts overwhelm human analysts, while adversaries themselves weaponize AI to automate attacks. SOC teams need machine learning and intelligent orchestration to keep pace and focus on what matters.
This eSummit explores how AI transforms detection, investigation, and response. Through keynotes and fireside chats, experts will demonstrate how to operationalize AI within SIEM, SOAR, and EDR ecosystems — reducing fatigue, improving accuracy, and elevating the SOC’s strategic value.
USE WISP CODE:
FOR *FREE ADMISSION subject to availability
Identiverse
Identiverse
Identiverse, the world’s largest event dedicated to digital identity, unites the global identity community to accelerate innovation and strengthen the foundation of digital trust. Through expert-led sessions and hands-on learning, participants gain practical skills, actionable strategies, and fresh perspectives they can immediately apply to strengthen their own work and elevate their teams. At Identiverse, identity leaders learn what is next, build relationships that fuel collaboration, and walk away with clarity on how to drive growth, enable innovation, strengthen security, and safeguard privacy.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: June 15-18, 2026
WISP Community can enjoy 30% off admission when using WISP code IIDV26-WISP30% (valid through June 15, 2026)
*Note: The last early bird discount ends May 3; registrants can stack the early bird discount + 30% off, giving the registrant the best-priced pass.
When: June 15-18, 2026
Where: Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
Learn More: https://identiverse.com/
UX Skills for Business Strategy
Join WISP x the future of agency for an exclusive event on user experience (UX) skills, featuring Torrey Podmajersky and Kim Mats Mats.
Catered for all experience levels and industries.
How do you strategically align your skills with the goals of your business?
In this hands-on workshop, Kim Mats Mats and Torrey Podmajersky, co-authors of UX Skills for Business Strategy, introduce their unique "wine-pairing" framework – a systematic way to align the skills, including UX skills, that you and others bring to your organization with strategic business outcomes.
During this session, you will put these concepts into practice in real time:
The 6 categories of business impact: Financial, user, product, risk, operational, and management impacts.
Immediate application: Identifying which of your skills can be prioritized to shift business perspective.
Prepare for success: Find the "pairings" that will help you make the most important impact.
You'll leave this session with a new framework to help you influence your stakeholders, advocate for the success conditions you need, and develop a roadmap that builds your skills and business influence.
Austin Official Cybersecurity Summit
Austin Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 4th Annual Austin Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
USE WISP CODE: CSS26-WISP
BY June 11 FOR *FREE ADMISSION (subject to availability).