# GoSec 2026

- Dates: 23 September 2026 to 24 September 2026
- Location: Montreal, Canada
- Organiser: GoSec
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 1,500

## About

GoSec is a premier cybersecurity conference that has served as a cornerstone event for the cybersecurity community in Montreal for more than two decades. The conference is dedicated to inspiring and educating professionals while shaping the future of cybersecurity through collaborative learning and engagement.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://gosec.net/)
- [Registration](https://gosec.net/event/gosec-2026/)
- [Agenda](https://gosec.net/agenda/)
- [Call for speakers](https://gosec.net/call-for-speakers/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Comprehensive Learning and Industry Insights
- Networking and Professional Development
- Driving Innovation and Shaping the Future

## Speakers

- John Strand, Owner, Black Hills Information Security & Antisyphon Training
- Ross Young, Former CIA Officer ➔ CISO CEO, Clear Capabilities Inc
- Amy Yee, CDO & CDTO • Board Member & Advisor

## Sponsors and partners

- FORTINET
- ZCALER
- Monville Hotel
- PingIdentity LOGO
- CATO NETWORKS LOGO
- ILLUMIO LOGO
- TRENDMICRO LOGO
- NETSKOPE
- CYBERHAVEN LOGO
- ZSCALER
- ARMIS LOGO
- OKTA LOGO
- THREATLOCKER LOGO
- Cycode LOGO
- TENABLE LOGO
- OBJECT FIRST LOGO

## Where to stay

- **Hôtel Park Avenue**: 930 m from the venue, 4544 Avenue du Parc, H2V 4E3
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelparkave.com/)
  - Phone: +1 514 274 5000
- **La Cité Apartments**: 950 m from the venue, 350 Rue Prince Arthur Ouest, H2X 3R4
  - Phone: +1 514 845 4173
- **Hotel Plateau Royale**: 970 m from the venue, 4555 Avenue du Parc, H2V 4E4
  - Phone: +1 514 844 0944
- **hemma**: 1.1 km from the venue, 61 Rue Saint-Cuthbert
- **Best Western Ville Marie**: 1.1 km from the venue, 3407 Rue Peel, Montreal
- **Sofitel**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **Parc Suites Hotel**: 1.2 km from the venue, 3463 Avenue du Parc, H2X 2H6
  - Phone: +1 514 985 5656
- **Hôtel Le Cantlie**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1110 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, H3A 1G9
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelcantlie.com/)
  - Phone: +1-514-842-2000

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #gosec2026

- [GoSec - The cybersecurity conference](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS8pMLsK7jM)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/gosec/