Cybersecurity
Hacker Halted 2026
Hacker Halted 2026 presents Cyber Carnival, an innovative event crafted to blend the captivating world of illusion with the critical realities of cybersecurity. This unique experience invites participants to immerse themselves in the dynamic landscape of cyber threats and defenses, drawing meaningful parallels between the spectacle of a carnival and the ever-changing tactics of cyber adversaries.
By merging entertainment with education, the event aims to deepen understanding of cybersecurity through a series of interactive and engaging activities that challenge conventional thinking.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 8 October 2026 to 9 October 2026
- Organiser
- Hacker Halted 2026
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #hackerhalted
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Unveiling the Parallels Between Illusion and Cybersecurity
- Building Robust Defense Strategies
- Transforming Entertainment into Lasting Educational Impact
On stage
Speakers
- Bidemi OlogundePhD, CICA, Citi
- Alejandro GuineaSenior offensive security and architecture manager, CMI
- Jason StewartManager, EOD/vCISO Services, Fortified Health Security
- Mark FerrariVice President, Advisory Services, Fortified Health Security
- Ron DilleyField CISO, Reflex Security
- Mr Ramesh DonthaganiLead Security Engineer, Coupa Software
- Mr. Rahul BhorSr. Security Engineer, Coupa Software
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- Login Defense
- Extrahop
- searchlight
- aembit
- TrendMicro
- RegScale
- threatlocker
- BishopFox
- flare
- Calian
- ivision
- Versprite
- Secnora
- new-red-canary
- CLASS-LLC
- wisp
- HTCIA
- secuvyai
- OKTA
- Firecompass
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Home2 Suites
87 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta
The Candler Hotel Atlanta, Curio Collection by Hilton
127 Peachtree Street, Atlanta
Barclay Hotel Atlanta Downtown
89 Luckie Street Northwest, Atlanta
Residence Inn Atlanta Downtown
134 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta Downtown
111 Cone Street Northwest, Atlanta
Glenn Hotel, Autograph Collection
110 Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta
Courtyard Atlanta Downtown
133 Carnegie Way Northwest, Atlanta
Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
176 Peachtree Street Northwest, Atlanta
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