SecurityWeek ICS Cybersecurity Conference Heads to Nashville for Special 25-Year Anniversary Edition

SecurityWeek will host its renowned Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Conference from October 6-8, 2026, at the W Nashville. With 75+ sessions over three days, the conference brings together hundreds of critical infrastructure stakeholders to explore cutting-edge strategies and solutions to fortify operational technology (OT) environments and enhance resilience against cyber threats. The 2026 conference marks a significant milestone in the event’s history, celebrating 25 years of bringing together OT asset owners, security practitioners, researchers, government officials, and technology innovators from around the world. After more than a decade of successful OT cybersecurity events in Atlanta, SecurityWeek is ushering in a new chapter for the conference by moving the event to one of the nation’s most vibrant and dynamic destinations. Celebrating 25 Years of Industrial Cybersecurity Leadership Since its launch in 2002, the ICS Cybersecurity Conference has evolved alongside the industrial cybersecurity landscape, helping industry stakeholders navigate emerging threats, technological transformation, and the growing convergence of IT and OT environments. Over the past quarter century, the conference has become a trusted forum for sharing groundbreaking research, discussing real-world security challenges, and advancing the protection of critical infrastructure worldwide. Call for Presentations Open SecurityWeek is also inviting practitioners, OT asset owners, researchers, and security professionals to submit speaking proposals for the 2026 conference by June 30th. The event will continue its tradition of delivering a highly technical and practitioner-focused program featuring: Real-world case studies from critical infrastructure operators Practical defense strategies for industrial environments Original security research and vulnerability disclosures Threat intelligence and adversary analysis Lessons learned from OT incident response and security operations Compliance and strategic leadership presentations and panel discussions Online registration is open for the conference and training sessions. Press registration is available for qualified journalists who can request an invite by contacting SecurityWeek. Quick Links: About the Conference Call for Presentations (CFP) Justify Your Attendance Hotel & Venue Sponsors & Exhibitors Buy a Ticket For additional information, sponsorship opportunities, and conference updates, visit the conference website. (https://www.icscybersecurityconference.com/) WRITTEN BY Mike Lennon For more than 15 years, Mike Lennon has been closely monitoring the threat landscape and analyzing trends in the National Security and enterprise cybersecurity space. In his role at SecurityWeek, he oversees the editorial direction of the publication and is founder and director of several leading cybersecurity industry conferences around the world. 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