# BSides Canberra 2026

- Dates: 24 September 2026 to 26 September 2026
- Location: National Convention Centre, Canberra, Australia
- Organiser: BSides Canberra cfp
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

BSides Canberra is a volunteer-led cybersecurity conference that brings together technical security practitioners, ethical hackers, and researchers in Australia’s capital city. The event caters to professionals seeking hands-on learning experiences and practical knowledge exchange in offensive and defensive security techniques. As organisations across government, industry, and academia face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, conferences that prioritise technical depth and real-world applicability have become essential forums for skill development and professional networking.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.bsidesau.com.au/)
- [Registration](https://events.humanitix.com/bsides-canberra-2026)
- [Agenda](https://www.bsidesau.com.au/pages/schedule.html)

## Topics

- Technical Programme and Hands-On Learning
- The Role of Community-Driven Security Events
- Building Practical Security Capabilities

## Sponsors and partners

- SilentGrid
- Signal Labs
- Mercury ISS
- CyberCX
- FIFTH DOMAIN
- DroneShield
- Tanto Security
- Correllium
- Dragos
- Trellix
- Hack The Box
- Semgrep

## Where to stay

- **BreakFree Capital Tower**: 220 m from the venue, 2 Marcus Clarke Street
  - [Hotel website](https://www.breakfree.com.au/capital-tower/)
- **QT Canberra**: 230 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.qthotels.com/canberra/)
- **NewActon Pavilion**: 410 m from the venue, 14 Kendall Lane
- **Peppers Gallery Hotel**: 410 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.peppers.com.au/gallery/)
- **The Village**: 440 m from the venue
- **Nesuto Canberra**: 450 m from the venue, 2 Akuna Street
- **Meriton Suites**: 490 m from the venue
- **Ovolo Nishi**: 500 m from the venue, 25 Edinburgh Avenue
  - [Hotel website](https://ovolohotels.com/ovolo/nishi/)
  - Phone: +61 2 6287 6287

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/bsides-canberra/