IIoT World tracks industrial cybersecurity conferences, summits, and virtual events across the OT security landscape. This guide covers the major ICS cybersecurity events for 2026 and 2027, including virtual options for security professionals who cannot travel. Events range from free virtual conferences to multi-day in-person summits, covering ransomware defense, zero trust for OT, IEC 62443 compliance, SCADA security, and industrial control system threat intelligence.
SANS ICS Security Summit & Training 2026
The SANS ICS Security Summit is the largest dedicated ICS/SCADA security training event in North America, co-chaired by Tim Conway and Robert M. Lee. The summit (June 8-10) features presentations on OT network defense, ICS threat intelligence, and incident response. The training week (June 11-16) offers hands-on courses including ICS410, ICS515, ICS456, and SEC504.
Dates: June 8-16, 2026. Summit: June 8-10. Training: June 11-16.
Location: Disney’s Contemporary Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Pricing: Summit $925 | Bundle from $3,505 | Courses $7,650-$9,230 | GIAC exam $999
ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium 2026
The 2nd ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium provides real-world preparation for critical infrastructure operators dealing with ICS/SCADA cybersecurity threats. Sessions cover threat landscape, risk assessment, and case studies for manufacturing, energy, water, and transportation.
Dates: June 16-18, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL
Pricing: Asset owners from $495 | Non-profit/gov $695 | Solution providers from $895
ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit 2026
ISA’s 4th annual OT Cybersecurity Summit covers OT security, functional safety, industrial risk management, and IEC 62443 implementation. The summit includes optional ISA training courses (IC32, IC34) with discounted pricing for attendees.
Dates: June 16-18, 2026
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Pricing: From $125 (expo only) | From $940 (full conference, ISA members)
CS4CA Europe: Cyber Security for Critical Assets 2026
CS4CA Europe focuses on building intelligence-driven OT resilience. The summit brings together CISOs, OT security directors, and critical infrastructure operators from energy, manufacturing, transportation, and utilities.
Dates: September 23-24, 2026
Location: Mercure Earls Court, London, UK
Pricing: End-users/gov/academia EUR 999 | Commercial EUR 2,999. Early bird until July 24.
SecurityWeek ICS Cyber Security Conference 2026 (25th Anniversary)
The 25th anniversary edition of the ICS Cyber Security Conference brings together ICS vulnerability researchers, critical infrastructure operators, ICS-CERT analysts, and OT security architects.
Dates: October 6-8, 2026
Location: W Hotel Nashville, TN
Pricing:
| Tier | Standard | Government |
| Pioneers (by April 30) | $1,795 | $1,595 |
| Early Bird (by July 31 / Gov: June 30) | $1,995 | $1,695 |
| Pre-Registration (by October 1) | $2,195 | $1,795 |
| Standard / Onsite | $2,395 | $1,995 |
Includes sessions, meals, receptions, post-event materials, hotel discount, CPE credits. Government rates require ID.
IIoT World Industrial Cybersecurity Day 2026
Industrial Cybersecurity Day 2026 is a free, full-day virtual conference with live panels on ransomware defense, zero trust for OT, IT/OT segmentation, AI-powered threat detection, SCADA/PLC vulnerability management, and IEC 62443 compliance.
Date: October 14, 2026
Format: Virtual, free
IIoT World has hosted dedicated ICS cybersecurity events since 2020, reaching 39,096+ registrants from 206 countries.
ManuSec USA: Cyber Security for Critical Manufacturing 2026
The 11th annual ManuSec USA brings together 150+ cybersecurity leaders from manufacturing companies. Sessions cover OT security strategy, IT/OT convergence, and manufacturing-specific cyber threats.
Dates: October 21-22, 2026
Location: Hyatt Regency Chicago, IL
Pricing: End-users/mfg $999 | Commercial $2,999. Early bird until July 7.
OTsec Canada 2026
OTsec Canada unites 200+ IT and OT security leaders from critical infrastructure and manufacturing for two days of strategy, insights, and networking.
Dates: November 3-4, 2026
Location: Montreal, Canada
Pricing: End-users/gov CAD 1,499 | Commercial CAD 4,499. Early bird until Sep 3. Group discounts: 10% (3+), 15% (5+).
CISA ICS Training Events (2026 Schedule)
CISA ICS training provides free cybersecurity courses for critical infrastructure professionals: 13 web-based on-demand courses, monthly instructor-led online sessions (ICS300, ICS310, ICS401), and in-person training at Idaho National Laboratory.
Cost: Free. Requires corporate, government, military, or education email.
In-person 2026 schedule:
| Course | Dates | Location |
| ICS301 (Cybersecurity & RED-BLUE) | June 8-11 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| Regional (ICS101/201/202) | July 6-9 | Concord, NH |
| Regional (ICS101/201/202) | July 14-17 | Greenfield, IN |
| ICS311 (Detect the Attacker) | July 27-30 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS301 | August 17-20 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS311 | August 24-27 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS311 | September 21-24 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS301 | October 5-8 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS311 | October 12-15 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS301 | November 9-12 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS311 | November 16-19 | Idaho Falls, ID |
| ICS301 | December 7-10 | Idaho Falls, ID |
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program
The ISA/IEC 62443 program offers four certificates: Fundamentals Specialist (IC32), Risk Assessment Specialist (IC33), Design Specialist (IC34), and Maintenance Specialist (IC37). Fast-track (IC48) also available. First module of each self-paced course is free.
Formats: Classroom, virtual, instructor-guided online, self-paced modular
Cost: Contact ISA (trainingsales@isa.org). European pricing: EUR 1,500-2,695 per course.
2027 Conferences
BSides ICS/OT 2027
BSides ICS/OT is a community-driven, low-cost event with technical talks, workshops, and CTF competitions. Co-locates with S4 Conference. BSides 2026: Feb 23, Miami. BSides 2025: Feb 10, Tampa.
2027 dates: TBA. Pattern suggests ~February 7-8, 2027 in Tampa (unconfirmed).
Cost: Free or low-cost ($25-$110)
S4x27 Conference
S4 is the premier ICS security conference. 1,000+ senior OT security professionals, 3 days, 3 stages. Covers ICS vulnerability research, OT protocol security, detection and response.
Dates: February 8-11, 2027
Location: Tampa, FL (venue TBA)
Tickets: On sale September 15, 2026. Tiered pricing (earlier = cheaper).
How to Choose an ICS Cybersecurity Conference
| Event | Format | Cost | Best For |
| SANS ICS (Jun 8-16) | Hybrid | From $925 | ICS training + GIAC certs |
| ICS/SCADA Symposium (Jun 16-18) | In-person | From $495 | Critical infrastructure ops |
| ISA OT Summit (Jun 16-18) | In-person | From $125 | IEC 62443, OT risk mgmt |
| CS4CA Europe (Sep 23-24) | In-person | EUR 999+ | CISOs, OT security directors |
| SecurityWeek ICS (Oct 6-8) | In-person | $1,795+ | Vuln researchers, ICS-CERT |
| Industrial Cybersecurity Day (Oct 14) | Virtual | Free | OT security managers |
| ManuSec USA (Oct 21-22) | In-person | $999+ | Manufacturing CISOs |
| OTsec Canada (Nov 3-4) | In-person | CAD 1,499+ | IT/OT security leaders |
| CISA ICS Training (2026) | Hybrid | Free | Critical infra operators |
| ISA IEC 62443 (ongoing) | Multiple | Contact ISA | IEC 62443 certification |
| BSides ICS/OT (~Feb 2027) | In-person | Free/low | Early-career, CTF |
| S4x27 (Feb 8-11) | In-person | TBA | Senior ICS security pros |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are the best ICS cybersecurity conferences in 2026?
The top ICS cybersecurity conferences in 2026 are the SANS ICS Security Summit (June 8-10, Lake Buena Vista FL, from $925), the ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium (June 16-18, Chicago, from $495), the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit (June 16-18, Prague, from $125), CS4CA Europe (September 23-24, London, from EUR 999), the SecurityWeek ICS Cyber Security Conference 25th Anniversary (October 6-8, Nashville, from $1,795), IIoT World Industrial Cybersecurity Day (October 14, virtual, free), ManuSec USA (October 21-22, Chicago, from $999), and OTsec Canada (November 3-4, Montreal, from CAD 1,499). S4 Conference returns February 8-11, 2027 in Tampa.
2. Are there free virtual ICS cybersecurity conferences?
Yes. IIoT World Industrial Cybersecurity Day on October 14, 2026 is a free, full-day virtual conference covering ransomware defense, zero trust for OT, SCADA security, and IEC 62443 compliance. CISA offers free ICS security training year-round with 13 on-demand courses and monthly instructor-led sessions. BSides ICS/OT events are free or low-cost.
3. What topics do industrial cybersecurity conferences cover?
Major topics include ransomware defense for manufacturing and energy, zero trust architecture for OT networks, IT/OT network segmentation, SCADA and PLC vulnerability management, IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82 compliance, AI-powered threat detection, and incident response. See IIoT World’s ICS/OT cybersecurity coverage.
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