This isn't your typical vendor-heavy conference.
Simply Cyber Con returns to the Charleston area on November 8th and 9th for our third year bringing together the most authentic community in cybersecurity. Real conversations, real people, and an island we basically take over for two days.
Whether you join us at the beach or virtually from anywhere in the world, you're part of something special.
Authentic voices
From first-time speakers to industry veterans.
Global #TeamSC
A community supporting each other's success.
Career-focused
Content that actually moves careers forward.
Inclusive by design
Diverse perspectives at every level.
Two ways to be there.
We keep in-person tickets cheap on purpose so anyone can show up, whatever stage of their career they're in.
In person
- Full two-day program, both speaker tracks
- Breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and Day 2
- Saturday welcome reception, karaoke and open mic night, and the hallway track
- Oceanfront venue at Tides Folly Beach
Already have a ticket? Check-in opens at 8:00 AM Sunday during breakfast.
Virtual
- Both speaker tracks streamed live on YouTube: Track 1 on @SimplyCyberCon, Track 2 on @SimplyCyberCafe
- Connect with attendees in the SC Con Discord
- Recordings stay up on YouTube after the event
The weekend at a glance.
Practitioners, leaders, and rising stars sharing their stories, tools, and hard-won wisdom. Sessions strike the balance between advancing your career and sharpening your technical edge.
Saturday Nov 7 · Kickoff
Sunday Nov 8 · Day 1
Monday Nov 9 · Day 2
Session schedule
Both tracks, every talk. Tap a session for the abstract and speaker details. Times are Eastern.
Wake up at the con. No commute.
Stay at the conference hotel and experience Simply Cyber Con on location. Every conference event is at the hotel or within walking distance.
Room block: Sat, Nov 7 through Tue, Nov 10. Saturday night is sold out in the block. Sunday through Tuesday is still available.
Need Saturday night? Book a downtown Charleston or Folly hotel for Friday and Saturday, then move to the con hotel for Sunday through Tuesday. Your call.
- Conference hotelTides Folly Beach, oceanfront. Use the group link for the con rate.
- Other nearby optionsHotel Folly · Beachside Boutique Inn
- Flying inCharleston International (CHS), about 20 miles away.
- Getting to FollyRideshare can be scarce on the island, so book ahead. Tides recommends Charlestowne Express: (843) 865-6686.
- From downtown CharlestonAbout 20 to 25 minutes by car. Area info
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors.
Sponsors are how a $50 ticket is possible. Every one of them is doing great work in this industry, and we're proud to have them in the room.
Want your brand in front of the #TeamSC community?
Tiers and a la carte options for every budget. Grab the package, then email us.
Simply Cyber Con 2026 merch is live.
Shirts, tanks, hoodies and sweatshirts, kids, toddler and baby clothes, plus totes, mugs and more. Rep the community at the con, or grab something for the folks cheering you on from home.
Shipping takes time, so order now if you want it in hand when you walk in.
Thanks to Cybersecurity Central and KimberlyCanFixIt Marketing for sponsoring the store.
Help keep the ticket at $50.
Simply Cyber Con is volunteer-run and nonprofit. Tickets don't cover what it costs to put on two days of talks, meals, and evening events, so sponsors and people like you close the gap. Every dollar goes back into the con.
Good questions.
How can I attend?
In-person tickets are sold out. You can still watch every talk free on YouTube. Track 1 streams on Simply Cyber Con and Track 2 streams on Simply Cyber Cafe. Subscribe to both to get notified when we go live. Recordings stay available on YouTube.
What's included?
In person: the full program with access to all main activities, plus breakfast and lunch on Day 1 and Day 2. Virtual: live stream access to the session talks and connection with the community in the SC Con Discord.
Where should I stay?
The conference hotel is Tides Folly Beach. See Stay on location for the group rate link and other nearby options.
What are the transportation options?
Rideshare may not be frequent on Folly Beach, so reserve in advance. Tides Folly Beach suggests Charlestowne Express at (843) 865-6686. All conference events are at the hotel or within walking distance.
What time is check-in?
Check-in starts at 8:00 AM during breakfast on Sunday, November 8. If you arrive after breakfast, find a conference representative and we'll get you sorted.
What time does the conference end?
The conference officially ends at 5:00 PM on Monday, November 9. There's an unofficial happy hour afterward at the con hotel or a local spot within walking distance.
Is there a code of conduct?
Yes. Everyone at Simply Cyber Con, in person and online, agrees to our Code of Conduct. It also explains how to reach an organizer if something goes wrong.
Can I connect with other attendees before the con?
Yes. Join the official Simply Cyber Con Discord, open now through the event. Virtual attendees are encouraged to hang out there during the talks too.