# Blue Team Con 2026

- Dates: 10 September 2026 to 13 September 2026
- Location: Swissôtel Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Organiser: Blue Team Con
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

Blue Team Con is recognized as a premier annual event dedicated solely to cybersecurity defenders. This conference is designed for professionals and enthusiasts who are focused on protecting organizations from digital threats. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Blue Team Con unites individuals who are passionate about safeguarding information and critical infrastructure. The event serves as a platform for sharing expertise, discussing emerging challenges, and advancing the field of cybersecurity defense.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://blueteamcon.com/)
- [Registration](https://blueteamcon2026.sched.com/)
- [Agenda](https://blueteamcon.com/blue-team-con-2026-training-sessions/)

## Topics

- Distinctive Focus on Cybersecurity Defense
- Building an Inclusive Cybersecurity Community
- Comprehensive Learning and Collaboration Opportunities

## Speakers

- Ian Coldwater

## Sponsors and partners

- Exaforce
- Microsoft
- Clover Security
- Command Zero
- Scanner
- Cotool
- Empirical
- Fleak
- Greynoise
- MokN
- Tracebit
- Hadrian
- RedLegg
- RunReveal
- Red Siege
- ThreatLocker
- Focivity
- IANS
- Melian
- Offsec: Hacker Charlatan
- StoneX: Afternoon

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/blue-team-con-illinois/