ISC2 has announced the dates, keynote speakers, and agenda for its 2026 Security Congress, which runs October 24 to 28 at the Gaylord Rockies near Denver, Colorado. The program leans into the themes now reshaping the field: Zero Trust, cyber leadership and career pathways, and emerging risks such as quantum and AI.
When and where is the 2026 ISC2 Security Congress?
According to ISC2’s July 2026 announcement, the 2026 Security Congress takes place October 24 to 28 in Denver, Colorado, at the Gaylord Rockies. It is ISC2’s flagship annual conference, and this year’s edition combines in-person sessions with the organization’s usual mix of keynotes, breakout tracks, and networking.
What is on the agenda?
ISC2 says the keynotes and sessions span everything from Zero Trust and cyber leadership to career development and emerging risks like quantum computing and artificial intelligence. That lineup is a fair snapshot of where the profession is heading, and it echoes the same shifts that have already reached the CISSP exam, where AI and Zero Trust now show up as working context rather than future concepts.
Why it matters for CISSP holders
For CISSP holders, the most practical angle is continuing education. Conference sessions are a straightforward way to earn CPE credits toward the 120 you need every three-year cycle, and Security Congress is built to generate a lot of them in one week. Beyond the credits, the agenda is a useful read on which topics are moving fast enough that they belong in your own study and work plans.
The quantum and AI focus is worth paying attention to. Post-quantum cryptography moved from theory to published standards in 2024, and AI security is now a distinct discipline that ISC2 is building a separate credential around. Neither replaces the fundamentals the CISSP covers, but both are becoming part of the day-to-day expectation for senior security professionals.
How to attend
Registration, pricing, and the full session list are on the official ISC2 site. If you cannot attend in person, watch for on-demand or virtual options, which ISC2 has offered in past years, and check whether your employer will cover the cost as professional development. Confirm all current details directly with ISC2 before you book.