A Movement to Counter Emerging Threats.

OCTOBER 5-7, 2026 | RESTON, VA

INTRODUCING THREATCON1

A MOVEMENT. AN EVENT. To help shape the future of cybersecurity.

A place where leaders in cyber threat response collaborate to get better, smarter, and faster in how we protect our global economy and national security. THREATCON1 brings together security researchers, cyber operators, and business leaders for three days of keynotes, technical sessions, hands-on challenges, and high-impact networking. Interested in speaking? Submit your presentation below.

THE EVENT

THREATCON1 has something for everyone, from security researchers to cyber ops to business leaders in the industry. Join us October 5-7, 2026, in Reston, VA.
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CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

We are accepting submissions for our Showcase Track and Technical Track. Share your expertise with the THREATCON1 community. CFP open May — deadline July 10, 2026.
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CAPTURE THE FLAG

Test your skills in the THREATCON1 CTF: trivia, PCAP analysis, reverse engineering, and exploitation challenges. Powered by SkillBit (formerly MetaCTF).
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THE SESSIONS

Attend presentations from industry researchers, analysts, and influencers across two tracks: Showcase and Technical.
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our keynote Speaker

General Paul Nakasone is one of the foremost authorities on cyber operations and national security in the world. As the former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency, he led the nation's most consequential offensive and defensive cyber missions, shaping U.S. strategy against state-sponsored threats, ransomware, and election interference. A four-star general with decades of service, Gen. Nakasone brings unmatched operational insight to the intersection of technology, policy, and national security.

Gen. Paul Nakasone

SPONSORS

THREATCON1 offers multiple sponsorship opportunities for organizations looking to maximize ROI through content, lead generation, and networking. With packages ranging from Silver to Premier, there's a fit for every goal. But THREATCON1 is different; it's not just your logo. This experience delivers direct value.

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