August 2026 features 11 industrial conferences across 4 countries, dominated by “Hacker Summer Camp” week in Las Vegas where Black Hat, BSides, and DEF CON bring together tens of thousands of cybersecurity professionals from August 1 through 9. The same week, Ai4 draws 12,000+ attendees to Las Vegas as America’s largest applied AI conference. Later in the month, AIMST in Atlanta covers industrial AI and SCADA specifically for manufacturing practitioners. This IIoT World conference guide covers every major industrial AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing event in August 2026. Browse the full year at the 2026 Industrial AI Events Calendar. IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10).
Why Is August 2026 the Biggest Month for Cybersecurity?
Five cybersecurity events make August 2026 the densest month on the security calendar. “Hacker Summer Camp,” the first week in Las Vegas, runs Black Hat (Mandalay Bay), BSides (Tuscany Suites), and DEF CON (Las Vegas Convention Center) back to back. DEF CON’s ICS Village and IoT Village are particularly relevant for OT security professionals. CrowdStrike’s Fal.Con closes the month with 500+ sessions for security practitioners. For current OT threat data, see Top 7 ICS/OT Cybersecurity Trends and Frameworks for 2026.
Black Hat USA 2026
Dates: August 1-6, 2026 (Training: Aug 1-4; Briefings: Aug 5-6)
Location: Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA
The premier information security conference, now in its 29th year. Four days of expert-led training followed by two days of Briefings featuring security research presentations, Arsenal open-source tool demonstrations, and a Business Hall with security vendors. Part of “Hacker Summer Camp” alongside BSides and DEF CON.
Target Audience: Security researchers, CISOs, penetration testers, security architects, government security professionals
Cost: Briefings from $2,195; Training from $5,800
BSides Las Vegas 2026
Dates: August 3-5, 2026
Location: Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas, NV, USA
A community-driven security conference running two and a half days alongside Black Hat. BSides features talks, workshops, and hands-on activities with a grassroots, practitioner-focused format that complements the larger commercial events during Hacker Summer Camp week.
Target Audience: Security researchers, hackers, students, infosec community members
Cost: Approximately $110; student badge $35
Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit Brazil 2026
Dates: August 4-5, 2026
Location: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gartner’s flagship cybersecurity summit for Latin America features Gartner analysts and research-driven sessions covering AI in security, leadership, cyber risk, and organizational resilience. Part of Gartner’s global Security & Risk Management Summit series alongside events in the U.S., Japan, and the UK.
Target Audience: CISOs, security executives, risk management leaders (Latin America)
DEF CON 34
Dates: August 6-9, 2026
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, Las Vegas, NV, USA
The world’s most well-known hacking conference, founded in 1993. DEF CON 34 features presentations, hands-on villages (including the ICS Village for industrial control system security and the IoT Village for connected device testing), capture-the-flag competitions, and social events. Expected 7,000+ attendees.
Target Audience: Ethical hackers, security researchers, penetration testers, ICS/OT security professionals, government cybersecurity teams
Cost: From $560 (early) to $600 (late registration)
CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2026
Dates: August 31 – September 3, 2026 (Day Zero Threat Research Summit: Aug 31)
Location: Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV, USA
CrowdStrike’s premier cybersecurity conference returns to Mandalay Bay after record-breaking 2025 attendance (10,000+ professionals from 4,000+ organizations). The event features 500+ sessions, 150+ sponsors, and 100+ hands-on workshops. The new Day Zero Threat Research Summit opens on August 31 before the main conference begins.
Target Audience: Cybersecurity practitioners, CISOs, SOC analysts, threat hunters, security architects
What AI and Smart Manufacturing Conferences Are in August 2026?
Five events cover AI and manufacturing in August, from the 12,000-attendee Ai4 in Las Vegas to the specialized AIMST conference in Atlanta that focuses specifically on industrial AI and SCADA. Two events run concurrently August 18-20 in Atlanta and Dallas, giving manufacturing leaders a choice between industrial-specific and cross-industry AI content.
Ai4 2026
Dates: August 4-6, 2026
Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas, NV, USA
America’s largest applied AI conference with 12,000+ attendees, 1,000+ speakers, and 400+ exhibitors across nearly one million square feet. Ai4 features 20 industry and technical tracks covering AI use cases in manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, transportation, and national security.
Target Audience: AI practitioners, data scientists, CTOs, manufacturing technology leaders, enterprise AI adopters
Cost: Standard Pass from $3,195; VIP Pass from $5,955
DigiTwin 2026
Dates: August 4-8, 2026
Location: University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
The 6th Digital Twin International Conference, organized by the Digital Twin International Advisory Committee and IDEA (International Digital Engineering Association). 30+ sessions covering digital twin architecture, methods, and applications in aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and smart cities. Hybrid format with in-person and virtual attendance options.
Target Audience: Digital twin researchers, engineers, architects, academics
Cost: Virtual participation free (until July 3); in-person registration via official site
IEEE CASE 2026
Dates: August 17-21, 2026
Location: Shenyang, Liaoning, China
The 22nd IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, one of three flagship conferences of the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society. Running under the theme “Smart Industry,” IEEE CASE is the primary forum for cross-industry research in automation science and engineering. Shenyang is known as the “Eastern Ruhr” for its manufacturing heritage.
Target Audience: Automation researchers, industrial engineers, robotics scientists, AI researchers in manufacturing
AIMST 2026
Dates: August 18-20, 2026
Location: Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center, Atlanta, GA, USA
North America’s leading conference focused specifically on industrial AI and SCADA, covering three tracks: Industrial AI Strategy and Implementation, Manufacturing and Processing Technology, and SCADA Systems. 80% of attendees are senior-level. Two days of content plus networking at breakfast, lunch, and dinner receptions.
Target Audience: Heads of manufacturing, advanced technology managers, ICS/IT/OT professionals, SCADA engineers
Smart Manufacturing & Automation Convention 2026
Dates: August 18-20, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas Market Center, Dallas, TX, USA
A three-day executive forum connecting 150 senior manufacturing leaders with 25+ technology solution providers. Sessions cover AI-driven automation, predictive maintenance, digital twins, IIoT integration, cybersecurity in manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and workforce development. The event includes the Smart Manufacturing & Automation Convention Awards on August 20.
Target Audience: Manufacturing executives, engineering leaders, plant managers, operations directors
DataOps Day Atlanta
Date: August 21, 2026
Location: Roam Galleria, Atlanta, GA, USA A one-day event exploring the data foundations, architectures, and strategies required to scale Industrial AI, hosted by HighByte. Sessions cover connecting and contextualizing industrial data across systems, building trusted foundations for analytics and AI, standardized data delivery using Unified Namespace and APIs, and scaling from pilot projects to enterprise deployments. Speakers include Dr. Matthew Alberts (Southern Company), Aristóteles Terceiro Neto (Vivix Vidros Planos), John Patanian (IDEXX), and HighByte leadership. All sessions, workshops, networking, lunch, and refreshments included. Sessions are recorded but not livestreamed.
Target Audience: Manufacturers, system integrators, and practitioners in operations, automation, industrial data, analytics, and digital transformation
Cost: $50 (all proceeds donated to Girls Who Code)
What Supply Chain Events Are in August 2026?
One major supply chain event takes place in August 2026, focused on navigating tariff uncertainty and transportation challenges for manufacturing logistics.
Jarrett Supply Chain Summit 2026
Dates: August 5-6, 2026 (Welcome reception Aug 5; conference Aug 6)
Location: Huntington Convention Center, Cleveland, OH, USA (Reception at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
The Midwest’s premier supply chain event draws 500+ professionals. The 2026 keynote by Kevin O’Leary covers global supply chain outlook, AI, geopolitical risk, and leadership strategies. Sessions include tariff navigation, technology adoption, women in supply chain, cargo theft prevention, and the state of transportation.
Target Audience: Supply chain professionals, logistics executives, transportation leaders, procurement managers
Cost: $995 per person; register 3 and 4th attends free
Are There Free Industrial Events in August 2026?
August 2026 has limited free registration options. DigiTwin 2026 at the University of Oxford (August 4-8) offers free virtual participation for registrations before July 3. BSides Las Vegas (August 3-5) is one of the most affordable cybersecurity events at approximately $110. Many organizations host free webinars and virtual events throughout the year. IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10). See the full schedule and register at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
August 2026 Industrial AI, Manufacturing & Cybersecurity Events at a Glance
| Date | Event | Location | Category |
| Aug 1-6 | Black Hat USA 2026 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Cybersecurity |
| Aug 3-5 | BSides Las Vegas 2026 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Cybersecurity |
| Aug 4-5 | Gartner Security Summit Brazil 2026 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Cybersecurity |
| Aug 4-6 | Ai4 2026 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | AI |
| Aug 4-8 | DigiTwin 2026 | Oxford, UK | Digital Twins |
| Aug 5-6 | Jarrett Supply Chain Summit | Cleveland, OH, USA | Supply Chain |
| Aug 6-9 | DEF CON 34 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Cybersecurity |
| Aug 17-21 | IEEE CASE 2026 | Shenyang, China | Automation |
| Aug 18-20 | AIMST 2026 | Atlanta, GA, USA | Manufacturing AI |
| Aug 18-20 | Smart Manufacturing Convention | Dallas, TX, USA | Manufacturing |
| Aug 31 – Sep 3 | CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2026 | Las Vegas, NV, USA | Cybersecurity |
Browse the full 2026 events calendar with filters by month, category, and region at iiot-world.com/industrial-ai-iiot-industrial-cybersecurity-events-calendar.
Register for free IIoT World virtual events at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the top cybersecurity conferences in August 2026?
August 2026 is the biggest month for cybersecurity events, anchored by “Hacker Summer Camp” week in Las Vegas: Black Hat USA (August 1-6, Mandalay Bay, training and briefings), BSides Las Vegas (August 3-5, Tuscany Suites, community-driven), and DEF CON 34 (August 6-9, Las Vegas Convention Center, 7,000+ hackers). CrowdStrike Fal.Con (August 31 – September 3, Mandalay Bay, 10,000+ attendees, 500+ sessions) closes the month. Gartner’s Security Summit in Sao Paulo (August 4-5) covers Latin America.
2. What is Hacker Summer Camp?
Hacker Summer Camp is the annual convergence of three cybersecurity conferences in Las Vegas during the first week of August: Black Hat USA (corporate security research and training), BSides Las Vegas (community-driven talks and workshops), and DEF CON (the world’s most well-known hacking conference, founded in 1993). Many attendees participate in all three events across the week. DEF CON’s ICS Village and IoT Village are particularly relevant for industrial control system security professionals.
3. What AI and manufacturing conferences are in August 2026?
The largest AI event in August is Ai4 (August 4-6, The Venetian, Las Vegas, 12,000+ attendees, 20 industry tracks). For manufacturing-specific AI, AIMST (August 18-20, Atlanta) covers industrial AI and SCADA with 80% senior-level attendees. The Smart Manufacturing & Automation Convention (August 18-20, Dallas) connects 150 senior manufacturing leaders with technology providers. IEEE CASE (August 17-21, Shenyang, China) is the IEEE Robotics & Automation Society’s flagship automation conference.
4. Are there free cybersecurity events in August 2026?
BSides Las Vegas (August 3-5) is one of the most affordable cybersecurity events at approximately $110 ($35 for students). DEF CON 34 registration starts at $560. DigiTwin 2026 at Oxford offers free virtual participation for registrations before July 3. IIoT World’s next free virtual conference is the Industrial AI Summit 2026 (September 9-10). See the full schedule at iiot-world.com/upcoming-virtual-conferences.
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