BSides Bloomington 2026

BSides Bloomington 2026 is a community-driven cybersecurity conference held as part of the global Security BSides series, scheduled for October 2-3, 2026, in Bloomington, Indiana. Like other BSides events, it is organized by and for the local information security community, offering an accessible, grassroots alternative to larger commercial security conferences.

The event typically features a mix of technical talks, hands-on workshops, and Capture The Flag (CTF) competitions covering topics such as penetration testing, malware analysis, security research, and career development within cybersecurity. Speakers often include local practitioners, students, and researchers, giving the conference a strong community and educational focus.

BSides Bloomington provides an affordable, welcoming environment for security enthusiasts, students, and professionals in the Indiana region to learn from one another, share research, and build connections within the broader information security community.