A mid-year review of the major cybersecurity events of 2026, from RSAC to GISEC Global Dubai. What happened, what themes dominated, and what is still to come.
The Major Cybersecurity Events Coming Up Around the World: Second Half of 2026
The second half of 2026 is the densest period of the cybersecurity conference calendar. From Las Vegas to London to Copenhagen and beyond, the events that matter most to practitioners, executives and researchers are clustered between now and December. Here is what is coming up, where and why each one is worth your attention.
Infosecurity Europe 2026: Agentic AI, Quantum and Geopolitics Headline London Show
Infosecurity Europe 2026 in London put Agentic AI, post-quantum cryptography and geopolitical risk at the centre of its 31st edition.
GISEC Global 2026: What the Middle East and Africa’s Largest Cybersecurity Event Says About the Year Ahead
GISEC Global 2026 is scheduled for 16 to 18 September at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai. Officially positioned as the Middle East and Africa’s largest cybersecurity event, it will bring together 300+ hours of content, infosec leaders from 180+ countries, and 750+ cyber brands.



