# USENIX Security Symposium 2026

- Dates: 12 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Location: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, Maryland, United States
- Address: 700 Aliceanna St Baltimore, MD 21202 USA +1 410.385.3000
- Organiser: USENIX
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The USENIX Security Symposium 2026 serves as a significant event for the global cybersecurity research community. This annual symposium brings together leading security researchers, practitioners, system programmers, and academics who are dedicated to advancing the security and privacy of computer systems and networks. The event is recognized for its rigorous standards, influential contributions, and its role in fostering a collaborative environment where the latest developments in cybersecurity are shared and discussed.

## Who attends

The USENIX Security Symposium brings together researchers, practitioners, system programmers, and others interested in the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity26)
- [Registration](https://www.usenix.org/conference/304482/registration/form)
- [Agenda](https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity26/technical-sessions)

## Speakers

- Elissa Redmiles, Program Co-Chair, Georgetown University
- Ben Stock, Program Co-Chair, CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security

## Sponsors and partners

- IBM
- TII
- KAUST

## Where to stay

- **Motel 6**: motel, 820 m from the venue, 3510 Old Annapolis Road, Laurel, 20724
  - [Hotel website](https://www.motel6.com/)
- **Red Crown Inn**: motel, 980 m from the venue
- **Garden Inn -Laurel**: 1.0 km from the venue, 3400 Fort Meade Road, Laurel
- **Travelodge Laurel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 3380 Fort Meade Road, Laurel, 20724
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/laurel-maryland/travelodge-laurel/overview)
  - Phone: +1 301-498-5553

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/usenix-security-symposium-maryland/