The countdown is on!

On September 18–19, 2026, the South Florida cybersecurity community will gather in Boca Raton for the SFISSA Conference & Hack the Flag (HTF). Two days dedicated to learning, innovation, competition, and community.

This year’s theme, Humans vs Agents, explores one of the biggest questions facing our industry:

As AI agents become increasingly capable, what remains uniquely human in cybersecurity?

Whether you’re an executive, practitioner, student, researcher, or cybersecurity enthusiast, there’s something for you:

🎤 Inspiring keynote speakers and expert panels
🛠️ Hands-on workshops
🏘️ Interactive cybersecurity villages
🏆 Beginner & Advanced Capture the Flag competitions
🤝 Networking with security professionals from across the region
🌶️ The annual Hack the Flag Chili Cookoff

There are many ways to participate:

🎟️ Register to attend: Registration

🎤 Call for Speakers: Speakers

🛠️ Submit a Workshop: Workshops

🏘️ Host a Village: Village

🤝 Volunteer: Volunteers

🏆 Compete in Hack the Flag: Complete in the CTF

🌶️ Enter the Chili Cookoff: Chili Cookoff

🤝 Become a Sponsor: Sponsor

This conference is built by the community, for the community. Whether you’re sharing knowledge, mentoring others, competing, volunteering, or attending, your participation helps make South Florida’s cybersecurity ecosystem stronger.

We look forward to seeing you in September!