Alaska Information Security Conference 2026
ArcticCon is a cybersecurity conference for professionals specializing in extreme-environment and critical-infrastructure security, held annually in Anchorage, Alaska.
The Lakefront Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
- Dates
- October 14–15, 2026
- Venue
- The Lakefront Anchorage, Anchorage, AK
- Daily Hours
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM AKDT
TL;DR
- ArcticCon 2026, the Alaska Information Security Conference, runs October 14–15, 2026 at The Lakefront Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska.
- Sessions run daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Alaska Time.
- The event covers cybersecurity for extreme environments and critical infrastructure, with morning breakout sessions, afternoon keynotes, and an evening after-party.
- ArcticCon has run since debuting in 2017, drawing developers, sysadmins, security professionals, and tech enthusiasts from across Alaska.
About
ArcticCon debuted in 2017 and has since become a fixture of Anchorage's IT community. The conference is positioned as the premier event for cybersecurity professionals specializing in extreme-environment and critical-infrastructure security. Each edition combines morning breakout sessions with afternoon keynotes and an evening after-party. The 2026 edition takes place at The Lakefront Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska.
Who you'll find in the room
Developers
Software developers from Alaska's IT community attend ArcticCon.
Sysadmins
Systems administrators attend alongside other IT and security professionals.
Security Professionals
Security professionals make up part of the attendee base.
Tech Enthusiasts
Tech enthusiasts from across Alaska round out the audience.
Past editions
1 on record| Edition | Dates | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 |
Venue & travel
Venue
The Lakefront Anchorage, 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517Questions people ask
5 answeredArcticCon 2026, the Alaska Information Security Conference, takes place October 14–15, 2026.
The conference is held at The Lakefront Anchorage, 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517.
ArcticCon draws developers, sysadmins, security professionals, and tech enthusiasts from across Alaska.
Practitioners wanting a large national vendor show will find a smaller event, since ArcticCon debuted only in 2017 and is a two-day regional gathering.
Regional hacker and infosec conferences typically run casual, with jeans, t-shirts and hoodies the norm, and in Anchorage in October layers and a warm jacket are sensible.
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