Infosec World Conference & Expo 2026
Event Date
October 11–15, 2026
Location
Orlando, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryInfoSec World Conference & Expo is one of North America's premier cybersecurity events, bringing together security leaders, practitioners, researchers, and technology providers to tackle today's most pressing information security challenges. Organized by CyberRisk Alliance, the 2026 edition centers on the theme "The Cyber Continuum: From Acceleration to Adaptation," with a program built around expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and peer networking.
The show is designed for cybersecurity professionals responsible for protecting modern organizations while enabling business growth. Attendees span all experience levels and job functions — from practitioners and analysts to managers, directors, VPs, and C-suite executives — representing small businesses through Fortune 500 companies across industries including healthcare, government, technology, financial services, manufacturing, and more.
What sets InfoSec World apart is its practitioner-led content: sessions are delivered by professionals solving real problems inside real organizations, balancing strategic frameworks with concrete technical insights. Attendees leave with actionable takeaways they can apply immediately, plus direct access to a trusted community of peers navigating the same threats around AI, resilience, identity, cloud, compliance, and the evolving threat landscape.
Show Highlights
InfoSec World 2026 features a robust program of keynotes, breakout sessions, workshops, and summits. Highlights include:
- Keynote speakers including Theresa Payton (Former White House CIO & Cybersecurity Authority), plus CISOs and security leaders from AAA National, AbbVie, Marsh, Legendary Entertainment, Floor & Decor, and the U.S. Navy Reserve.
- Featured practitioner speakers from Capital One, T-Mobile, Tyson Foods, Experian, Cardinal Health, JPMorgan Chase, Lenovo, and Box.
- Pre- and post-conference workshops on topics such as AI Agents, DevOps Security, Purple Team Best Practices, Risk Forecasting, Defending Enterprise LLMs, and Privacy and Security.
- Summits focused on AI, Leadership, and Women in Cyber.
- Women at InfoSec World programming and a large Expo floor.
- The Exchange — an application-based program offering curated 1:1 meetings.
- Programming built around eight core imperatives, including anticipating the threat landscape, addressing the human element of risk, securing the modern enterprise, managing third-party and supply chain risk, and operationalizing AI securely.
Attendance
According to the official website, InfoSec World draws 2,500+ attendees and features 200+ speakers, 12+ workshops, and 70+ topics across a five-day program. The audience breakdown by job level is approximately: Director 30%, Practitioner 23%, Manager 20%, C-Level 11%, VP/SVP/EP 11%, and Other 5%. Attending industries include healthcare, medical and pharma; government and public sector; technology; travel, entertainment and transportation; energy, telecom and utilities; education; manufacturing and goods; and financial services.
Registration
Registration is available online through the official InfoSec World registration portal. Several pass types are offered, with tiered early-bird pricing:
- All Access Pass (the former World Pass): $3,395 (Early Bird 1, thru 4/19/26), $3,695 (Early Bird 2, 4/20–6/5/26), $3,895 (Early Bird 3, 6/6–8/9/26), and $4,195 (Standard, after 8/9/26). Includes all main conference content plus all pre- and post-conference workshops and summits, VIP check-in, reserved seating, exclusive sessions, and lounge access, earning up to approximately 36 CPEs.
- Main Conference Pass: $1,895 to $2,495 depending on tier. Includes breakout and keynote sessions, meals, two evening receptions, full Expo access, and up to 16 CPEs.
- Government / Nonprofit / Education Pass: $1,595 to $1,895 depending on tier.
- Workshops: Half-day workshops run $395–$595 and full-day+ workshops run $595–$795, sold a la carte to Main Conference passholders (free for All Access passholders).
Pricing is subject to change without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is InfoSec World 2026 taking place?
InfoSec World 2026 takes place October 11-15, 2026, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in the Orlando, Florida area. The main conference runs October 12-14, with pre- and post-conference workshops on October 11 and 15.
Who should attend InfoSec World?
The event is designed for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners responsible for protecting modern organizations, including practitioners, analysts, managers, directors, VPs, and C-level executives. Attendees come from all industries and company sizes, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
How do I register and what does it cost?
Registration is available online through the official InfoSec World portal. Pass options include the All Access Pass ($3,395-$4,195), the Main Conference Pass ($1,895-$2,495), and a Government/Nonprofit/Education Pass ($1,595-$1,895), with lower early-bird pricing available before published deadlines.
What is included in the program?
The program features 200+ speakers, keynote and breakout sessions, 12+ workshops, and summits on AI, Leadership, and Women in Cyber, plus a large Expo floor and curated 1:1 meetings through The Exchange. Main Conference passholders can earn up to 16 CPEs, while All Access passholders can earn up to approximately 36 CPEs.
How do I get to the venue and where can I stay?
Gaylord Palms Resort is about 20 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO); there is no direct airport shuttle, so rideshare or taxi is recommended, and onsite parking is available for a daily fee. A discounted attendee room block at the host resort is available through September 9, 2026.
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