🔒 BSides Galway
📅 21 February 2026 | 📍 University of Galway, Galway | 💰 Free
BSides Galway is a community-driven infosec event held at the Human Biology Building, University of Galway. Now in its second year, it focuses on technical content and an academic atmosphere, welcoming everyone from seasoned professionals to curious newcomers. The event is free to attend.
🔒 Belfast Cyber Expo
📅 26 February 2026 | 📍 Clearer Twist National Stadium, Windsor Park, Belfast | 💰 Free
Hosted by Leaf-IT in partnership with Belfast Chamber of Commerce, this event is free to attend and brings together Northern Irish businesses to discuss practical cyber defence strategies. This year's theme is "Securing the Future: AI, Risk & Resilience," with sessions covering topics like AI in threat detection, zero trust, and real-world incident response case studies.
🔒 Security First Dublin (by Integrity360)
📅 10 March 2026 | 📍 Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road, Dublin 4 | 💰 Free (for qualifying end-users)
Security First returns in 2026 under the theme "Resilience Redefined: Securing the Human-AI Era," bringing together senior cybersecurity leaders, innovators, and practitioners at the iconic Aviva Stadium. The event is specifically designed for end-user organisations and is not intended for vendors, MSPs, students, or recruiters — a workplace email address is required to register. One of the most prominent free cybersecurity conferences in Ireland, consistently praised by attendees for the quality of its speakers and agenda.
🔒 Zero Day Con 2026 — Amplify
📅 29 April 2026 | 📍 Dublin Royal Convention Centre, Ship Street Great, Dublin 8 | 💰 From ~€108 (early bird) / €199 standard
Billed as Ireland's best cybersecurity conference, Zero Day Con 2026 aims to bring together 600+ CISOs and CIOs for a full day of learning and networking. This year's sessions cover AI-driven threat detection, identity as the first line of defence, MFA fatigue, supply chain integrity, and the convergence of nation-state tactics with cybercrime. Organised by Smarttech247, it's one of the most commercially polished events on the Irish infosec calendar, with a strong line-up of both Irish and international speakers.
🔒 Security First Belfast (by Integrity360)
📅 7 May 2026 | 📍 ICC Belfast | 💰 Free (for qualifying end-users)
Security First Belfast carries the same theme as its Dublin counterpart — "Resilience Redefined: Securing the Human-AI Era" — and is hosted at the ICC Belfast, bringing together security leaders, innovators, and practitioners from across Northern Ireland and beyond. Like the Dublin edition, it's free for qualifying end-user organisations and earns CPD credits, making it an excellent development opportunity for security professionals north of the border.
🔒 Cyber Expo & Conference Ireland 2026
📅 20 May 2026 | 📍 Leopardstown Pavilion, Leopardstown Racecourse, Foxrock, Dublin | 💰 Free (end users) — registration required
Now in its 9th year, this is described as Ireland's largest cybersecurity gathering, organised by Renaissance, Ireland's leading IT security distributor. The day combines practical learning, real-world case studies, expert panels on DORA and NIS2 compliance, and the chance to meet leading vendors and see live demos — all under one roof. It's particularly well suited to IT professionals, MSPs, and business leaders navigating Ireland's increasingly complex regulatory landscape.
🔒 CISOX Ireland 2026
📅 18 June 2026 | 📍 Dublin (venue TBC) | 💰 Paid (price TBC)
CISOX Ireland is an executive cybersecurity forum created for senior security leaders overseeing complex and highly regulated environments, with a focus on strategic discussions around leadership, governance, and long-term cyber risk management. The peer-driven format is designed to facilitate meaningful knowledge exchange among CISOs and security executives — more intimate roundtable than large-scale conference. Pricing and exact venue had not been publicly confirmed at the time of writing; check the organiser (EDS) directly for details.
🔒 CISO Inspired Summit Ireland (September)
📅 15 September 2026 | 📍 Ireland (venue TBC) | 💰 Paid (price TBC)
The CISO Inspired Summit Ireland September 2026 brings together experienced security leaders to explore advanced cybersecurity strategies, risk governance, incident response, and security leadership, with a focus on aligning security priorities with business objectives. Organised by Inspired Business Media, it sits at the more executive end of the market. Pricing had not been confirmed publicly — contact the organiser directly for registration details.