Cybersecurity

BSides Edmonton 2026

BSides Edmonton is recognized as a premier annual cyber security conference, drawing a diverse audience of professionals, enthusiasts, and experts from the Edmonton region and beyond. The event provides a vibrant platform for exploring the latest advancements in cyber security, fostering a collaborative environment where knowledge and expertise are exchanged.

Each year, the conference expands in both scope and influence, reflecting the dynamic needs of the cyber security community and offering valuable opportunities for learning and professional growth.

6 weeks until it opens.

The essentials

Event details

Dates
24 September 2026 to 25 September 2026
Organiser
BSides Edmonton Information Security Foundation
Industry
Cybersecurity

Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Community-Driven Collaboration and Innovation
  • Interactive Sessions and Networking Opportunities

On stage

Speakers

  • Rachel HaywardExecutive Director of CyberAlberta Cybersecurity Division Ministry of Technology and Innovation
  • Adam McMathShiny Spice
  • Akshansh JaiswalATLAN - Senior Security Engineer
  • Alex SyvitskiSenior Security Analyst
  • Amanda LockhartFounder & CEO, Canada Security Collective
  • Cherry ManglaAssistant professor, Concordia University of Edmonton
  • Chloe KimStudent, University of Alberta
  • Christian RamirezChristian Ramirez | Head of Offensive Security & Founder, RBT Security
  • Damien Miller-McAndrewsSaaS Threat Researcher, Obsidian Security
  • Daniel de CastroMariner Innovations - Manager, Offensive Security
  • Daniela UzosikeCyber Analyst Student - Edmonton International Airport (YEG) / Graduate Student - Concordia University
  • Derran GuinanField CTO, Americas, Veeam Software
  • Emma ByrneCDW Canada, Account Representative
  • Faron SmordinManager, SecDevOps, NorQuest College
  • Fatima NezhadianIncident Engineer
  • Iain GillisSenior Open Data Analyst, the City of Edmonton
  • Jason MaynardField CTO Cybersecurity Cisco Canada
  • Julian BPenetration Tester, Software Secured
  • Kelty MacEachernConsultant and Board Advisor, Future CISO
  • Kimberly OsmondSecurity Specialist, Splunk
  • Korenza PattersonVP of Security Advisory & Business Development, RBT Security | Helping executives understand what the
  • Lisa ZE-STAC Cyber Security Program Team Lead
  • Logan FetterlySecurity Architect, Government of Alberta
  • Michael SpalingNationally Awarded Cybersecurity Expert

On the floor

Sponsors and partners

  • Veeam
  • Cisco
  • siberX
  • National Cyber League (NCL) by Cyber Skyline
  • Optiv
  • Proofpoint
  • Arctiq
  • Splunk, a Cisco Company
  • Palo Alto Networks
  • Radware
  • MNP Digital Inc
  • Commvault
  • AFH Productions Co
  • Tantus
  • Arctic Wolf Networks Inc
  • Hack Defender

Logistics

Where to stay

Places to stay near the venue.

  • DoubleTree

    1.1 km from the venue

    9576 Jasper Avenue NW

  • Inn & Suites

    1.4 km from the venue

    10133 97 Street NW

  • The Westin Edmonton

    1.6 km from the venue

    10135 100 Street NW, Edmonton

  • Courtyard Marriott Edmonton

    1.6 km from the venue

    1 Thornton Court NW, Edmonton

  • Fairmont Hotel MacDonald ★★★★

    1.8 km from the venue

    10065 100 Street NW, Edmonton

  • Union Bank Inn

    1.9 km from the venue

  • JW Marriott Edmonton Ice District & Residences

    1.9 km from the venue

    10360 102 Street NW, Edmonton

  • Delta Edmonton Centre Suite Hotel

    1.9 km from the venue

Plan this event

Work out who to meet here

Luminik sources the attendee picture for an event like BSides Edmonton 2026, enriches it against your ICP, and sequences it ahead of the date. Capture at the event writes to Salesforce or HubSpot the same day, and attribution ties the pipeline back to the spend.

Spot something wrong on this page? Report a correction and we will fix it.

Is this your event? Claim this listing and we will add a verified badge once we have checked.