The Cipher Brief Threat Conference 2026
The Cipher Brief Annual Threat Conference is an invitation-only national security conference.
- Dates
- October 25–28, 2026
- Access
- Invitation only
TL;DR
- The Cipher Brief Threat Conference runs October 25–28, 2026.
- Attendance is by invitation only and limited to professionals working in the national security space.
- National security leaders from government and the private sector engage in exercises and expert-led conversations on emerging threats.
About
Hear from dozens of high-level experts from The Cipher Brief’s Expert Network as well as executives from many of the world’s leading private sector companies and current government leaders who are forward focused on engaging with private sector partners. This invitation-only conference welcomes no more than 250 attendees who engage in high-level national security conversations, exercises, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.
Who you'll find in the room
Government and private-sector national security professionals
Attendance is limited to professionals working in the national security space.
Featured speakers
1 listedDavid Petraeus
Former Director of the CIA, Speaker (Gen., Ret.)
Partners on record
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Venue
The Cloister at Sea IslandQuestions people ask
5 answeredThe Cipher Brief Threat Conference 2026 runs October 25–28, 2026.
Attendance is by invitation only and limited to professionals working in the national security space.
It is worth the effort for national security professionals who can get an invitation, since attendance is capped at 250 and the program pairs government leaders with private sector executives on China, Taiwan, Russia, cyber, quantum and AI through exercises and roundtables. Anyone outside the national security field cannot attend, and vendors hoping for a broad open audience will find a small, closed room, though sponsors such as AWS, Google Threat Intelligence and Mandiant show where private sector engagement concentrates.
Attendees at closed national security gatherings usually wear business attire, often suits or blazers without ties for men and equivalent for women, relaxing toward smart casual at a resort setting.
National security professionals from government and the private sector attend.
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