# GrrCON 2026

- Dates: 24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026
- Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids Michigan, Michigan, United States
- Organiser: MidWest InfoSec
- Industry: Cybersecurity
- Expected attendance: 2,800

## About

GrrCON is a Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence Conference. It provides the InfoSec community with an atmosphere to engage with likeminded people. It is for Fortune 500 executives, security researchers, artificial intelligence developers, students, and hackers.

## Who attends

Whether you’re a Fortune 500 executive, security researcher, artificial intelligence developer, student, or hacker you’ll find something for you at GrrCON.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://grrcon.com/)
- [Registration](https://grrcon.com/tickets/)
- [Call for speakers](https://grrcon.com/cfp/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Community-Driven Approach
- Industry Relevance and Discussion Themes
- Vendor and Technology Presence
- Event Positioning

## Speakers

- Dr. Louis DeWeaver
- Dave Kennedy
- Paul Brownridge
- Brandon McGirr
- Timothy Scheid
- Shaun Bertrand
- Adam Toscher
- Sergio Mahia
- Reid Brosko
- J Wolfgang Goerlich
- Robert Former
- Matthew Clemans
- Kyle Meyer
- Ilkin Javadov
- Bill Emmett
- Shane Harsch
- Etizaz Mohsin
- Scott Miller

## Where to stay

- **Amway Grand Plaza**: 280 m from the venue, 187 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown**: 310 m from the venue, 161 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
- **Amway Grand Hotel**: 330 m from the venue
- **Hyatt Place Grand Rapids/Downtown**: 340 m from the venue, 140 Ottawa Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-us/hotel/michigan/hyatt-place-grand-rapids-downtown/grrzd)
  - Phone: +1 616-984-1200
- **JW Marriott Grand Rapids**: 420 m from the venue, 235 Louis Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
- **CityFlatsHotel**: 550 m from the venue, 83 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids
- **AC Hotel**: 560 m from the venue, 50 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/grrar-ac-hotel-grand-rapids-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 616-776-3200
- **Courtyard Grand Rapids Downtown**: 580 m from the venue, 11 Monroe Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, 49503
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/grrdt)
  - Phone: +1 616-242-6000

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/grrcon-michigan/