BSides Cleveland

2026 Annual Conference

September 26th, 2026 — Tinkham Veale University Center, Case Western Reserve University

Date

September 26, 2026

Venue

Tinkham Veale University Center
11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

Call for Presentations

Open Through Aug 22

Tickets

Available Now

Speakers & Schedule

10am–7pm

Speakers and the conference schedule will be published after the CFP closes on August 22, 2026.

Announced After CFP Closes Aug 22

About the Venue

Tinkham Veale University Center at Case Western Reserve University is a modern event and conference facility in University Circle. The venue offers multiple presentation rooms, open gathering spaces, and convenient parking access to an underground garage.

Address: 11038 Bellflower Road, Cleveland, OH 44106

Campus: Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland Tech Week

BSides Cleveland 2026 is proud to be part of Cleveland Tech Week’s second annual collection of events this year. Tech Week is a decentralized, community-driven celebration of Cleveland’s technology ecosystem, running September 26 – October 3, 2026 — kicking off the same day as our conference. The week brings together 60+ independently hosted events from 70+ organizations and companies across the region, with 3,000+ attendees expected to take part.

Follow along with #CLETechWeek26 and #BuildTheTide, and join us in celebrating this year’s theme: “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.” Learn more about the full lineup at cletechweek.com.

Food and Beverages

12pm–6pm

Coffee and water will be provided. Bar service and a possible included lunch may become available if sufficient sponsorship is secured.

Two food trucks — Oh Taste and See and Blazing Fusion — will be on site for a portion of the day as a lunch option. Additional options include a selection of walkable restaurants nearby, and on the venue's 1st floor at least Dunkin’ and Med23 should be open.

Outside food cannot be carried back into presentations and must be consumed outside the ballroom.

Parking

7am–Midnight

Street parking is free on Saturdays, a parking garage is in the same building for $11, and public transportation lines have stops very close to the venue.

After Party

7pm–10pm

Attendees who want to hang out longer can meet back up at The Jolly Scholar, next door to the venue and familiar as last year's beer sponsor. Food and drinks are out of pocket unless/until sponsorship is secured to cover appetizers.

CTF

10am–1pm (CyberProAI) 10am–6pm (Quantum Village)

Day-of CTFs will be provided by CyberProAI and the Quantum Village. You can register now for the CyberProAI CTF, which will be open from 10am to 1pm of conference day. You can participate virtually without conference registration as well!

Villages

10am–6pm

The following villages will be in attendance, offering hands-on activities and demos throughout the day.

Quantum Village

As seen at DEF CON, Quantum Village brings together researchers and enthusiasts exploring quantum computing and its implications for cryptography and security, with hands-on demos of quantum hardware and concepts.

Locksport

A hands-on physical security village where attendees can learn and practice lock picking, from beginner-friendly locks to more advanced challenges, under the guidance of experienced locksport enthusiasts.

Aerospace Village

A nonprofit collective of aviation, space, and cybersecurity experts focused on the security of aerospace systems. Known for hands-on demos with real aircraft avionics and satellite hardware at events like DEF CON, the village helps attendees explore the unique security challenges of planes and spacecraft.