InfoSec World 2026
the world’s largest event dedicated to digital identity and digital trust
Yellow AI Summary
InfoSec World provides a practical, hands-on approach to cybersecurity, focusing on AI security implications and evolving threats.
Yellow Score Breakdown
Yellow's Take
InfoSec World 2026 stands out for its tightly focused cybersecurity audience of 2,500+ professionals, anchored by an impressive roster of industry leaders like Microsoft's Nicole Ford and former US Cyber Command Director Ryan Heritage. While the event excels in delivering high-caliber content and a targeted attendee base, the absence of publicly available exhibitor and sponsorship pricing represents a significant gap for B2B marketers evaluating participation. This event is best suited for those prioritizing deep engagement with a niche, expert audience over straightforward lead generation metrics.
Attendee/Press Sentiment
Attendee Feedback Sentiment
Press Reviews Sentiment
“I found something valuable in every session — the intimate community feel makes it far easier to form genuine, long-term peer connections compared to massive events like Black Hat or RSA”
Press Reviews
“InfoSec World 2025 posts record attendance with strong practitioner, C-suite, and sponsor participation — drawing a massive cross-functional crowd of executives, innovators, and practitioners”
“The audience is heavily weighted toward decision-makers with a dedicated CISO Summit and targeted vertical guides ensuring vendors scan badges of buyers with direct budget authority”
“Media coverage highlighted the Great Cyber Race theme, focusing heavily on cutting through AI hype, mastering software supply chain risks, and addressing the human elements of security”
“The community engagement that happens at InfoSec World is unmatched — practitioners report getting significant value from immersive pre- and post-conference workshops alongside earning up to 38 CPE credits”
“Recognized as The Business of Security event, it brings together industry experts, thought leaders, and practitioners for 31 years of unbroken cybersecurity leadership”
Topics
Speakers
Pascal Bornet
Award-winning AI & Automation Expert Consultant & Speaker
Valerie Cofield
Executive Director Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT)
Nicole Ford
Vice President, Customer Security Officer Microsoft
Ryan Heritage
Major General (ret.), USMC, and former Director of Operations, U.S. Cyber Command
Diana Kelley
CISO Nomic Security
Dr. Ron Ross
Dartmouth College Fellow, Former NIST Fellow
Phyllis B. Sumner
Partner and Chief Privacy Officer, Data, Privacy, and Security Practice Leader King & Spalding
Heverin Joy Williams
Global Network Security - Technical Manager, Firewall and Network SOC McDonald's Corporation
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