> austin, tx · verified sep 24, 2026
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Austin has three monthly hacker meetups (DC512 on first Mondays, ATX 2600 on first Fridays and AHA! on last Thursdays) and a locksport night every other Saturday, alongside ISSA, OWASP, Cloud Security Alliance and WiCyS chapters that meet in person. OWASP Austin runs LASCON, a two-day application security conference, on October 29 to 30, 2026 at Norris Conference Centers. Several vendor-run summits also come to Austin, including the Lone Star Cyber Summit (October 20 to 21, 2026) and FutureCon (December 10, 2026).
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Tue, Sep 29, 2026 · 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Visa Building 2, Austin (also online)
Talk by Akash Rajeev Bhatia. Lunch is ordered for each in-person ticket; online attendees register on Meetup instead.
ConfirmedChapter meetingFree
Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
St. Edward's Park trail, 7301 Spicewood Springs Rd, Austin
Free registration on Eventbrite.
ConfirmedMeetupFree
Mon, Oct 5, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Tue, Oct 20 to Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott Austin Downtown/Convention Center, 300 E 4th St, Austin
Run by the CyberSeries events business for senior IT security leaders. Eligible senior end users (and ISACA Austin members) can get complimentary passes; vendors and consultants pay. Some aggregator sites list September 29, 2026; the organizer lists October 20 to 21.
ConfirmedSummitPaidVendor-hosted
Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., followed by a happy hour
1911 Aldrich St #120, Austin
Registration closes: Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Afternoon of talks with CPE credit. RSVP on the chapter site; registration closes at 12:30 p.m. on the day.
ConfirmedChapter meetingFree
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Oct 29 to Fri, Oct 30, 2026
Norris Conference Centers, 2525 W. Anderson Lane, Suite 365, Austin
Summer Special ticket prices go up: Wed, Sep 30, 2026
Run by OWASP Austin. Pre-conference training on October 27 to 28, 2026 is sold separately. Keynote by Jayson Street.
ConfirmedConferencePaid
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · 6:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Talk by Javier Garza.
ConfirmedMeetupFree
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency Austin, 208 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
First edition of an IT and cybersecurity conference run by TechNexus Events, with CPE credits, lunch and a happy hour. A limited number of complimentary passes are offered to IT and security professionals, including ISACA Austin members.
ConfirmedConferencePaidVendor-hosted
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Held a week early because of Thanksgiving.
ConfirmedMeetupFree
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Mon, Dec 7, 2026 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Dec 10, 2026
Austin Southpark Hotel, 4140 Governor's Row, Austin
Hybrid one-day event run by FutureCon Events, with sponsor sessions, up to 10 CPE credits, breakfast, lunch and a happy hour. The organizer may decline registrations; its FAQ does not state a price.
ConfirmedConferenceVetting requiredVendor-hosted
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 · 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Held two weeks early because of the holidays.
ConfirmedMeetupFree
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Mon, Jan 4, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Jan 14, 2027 · 5:30 p.m.
Happy hour: Lavaca Street Bar, 11420 Rock Rose Ave, Austin; meetings: Visa Building 2 and online
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Jan 28, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Mon, Feb 1, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Fri, Feb 5, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Feb 11, 2027 · 5:30 p.m.
Happy hour: Lavaca Street Bar, 11420 Rock Rose Ave, Austin; meetings: Visa Building 2 and online
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Fri, Feb 19 to Sat, Feb 20, 2027 · February 19: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. conference; February 20: workshops
Station Austin (Capital Factory), 701 Brazos St, Austin
Threat intelligence and AI conference run by IntelliGuards, a security services company; fourth year. Ticket includes breakfast, lunch and a happy hour. A call for papers is open on the organizer page.
ConfirmedConferencePaidVendor-hosted
Thu, Feb 25, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Mon, Mar 1, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Tue, Mar 2 to Thu, Mar 4, 2027
Hilton Garden Inn, Bryan, TX · Regional
Run by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. Registration is $375. Bryan is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Austin.
ConfirmedSummitPaid
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Mar 11, 2027 · 5:30 p.m.
Happy hour: Lavaca Street Bar, 11420 Rock Rose Ave, Austin; meetings: Visa Building 2 and online
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, Mar 25, 2027 · 7:00 p.m.
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin
Per published schedule; confirm with organizer.
MeetingFree
Thu, May 27, 2027 · 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Austin (venue to be announced; 2024 to 2026 editions were at the JW Marriott Austin)
Run by CyberRisk Alliance. Admission is reserved for practicing security and IT staff and registrations are reviewed. In 2026 local groups (InfraGard Capital of Texas, Austin Cybersecurity Collective) offered codes to waive the $250 fee.
ConfirmedSummitVetting requiredVendor-hosted
Mon, Jun 21 to Sat, Jun 26, 2027 · Courses start 8:30 a.m.
Omni Austin Hotel Downtown, 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street, Austin (also virtual)
Early-bird discount ends: Wed, Dec 2, 2026
Hotel group rate ends: Fri, May 28, 2027
Refund deadline: Fri, Jun 4, 2027
Ten courses; SEC401 lists at $8,780. The early-bird code saves $900 on 4 to 6 day courses paid by December 2, 2026.
ConfirmedTrainingPaidVendor-hosted
Announced without a date, or expected from past editions. Not confirmed.
Usually held in May at Palmer Events Center (May 12 in 2026); 2027 date not yet announced
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin
ExpectedConferencePaidVendor-hosted
Usually held in May in Austin (May 20 to 21 in 2026, the 27th forum); 2027 dates not yet announced
Palmer Events Center, Austin (2026 venue)
ExpectedConferenceVetting required
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1911 Aldrich St #120, Austin (Mueller) · In the city
Quarterly afternoon meetings (January, July, October) with talks for CPE credit and a happy hour
RSVP through the chapter's events page; no ticket price is shown. The July 15, 2026 quarterly meeting drew about 130 registered guests. The chapter also hosts the ISSA Security Summit inside InnoTech Austin (May 12, 2026; the summit luncheon was $199) and a joint holiday happy hour with ISACA Austin (December 12, 2025).
Free
Austin (programs mostly online) · In the city
Monthly online lunch webinars; in-person partner conferences
The chapter's own programs listed for October to December 2026 are online webinars. Its most recent in-person gathering found is the joint Austin ISSA and ISACA Holiday Happy Hour on December 12, 2025. Members get complimentary passes to the Lone Star Cyber Summit and TechNexus Austin, which the chapter lists as in-person events.
Quiet: last activity Dec 2025Members only
Happy hour: Lavaca Street Bar, 11420 Rock Rose Ave, Austin; meetings: Visa Building 2 and online · In the city
Austin Security Professionals Happy Hour on the second Thursday of the month, January to September, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; monthly chapter meetings at lunchtime, in person and online
The chapter says it tries to hold the happy hour every second Thursday from January to September and occasionally adjusts the date. Happy hours are sponsored by companies. Chapter meetings in 2026 were held on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.; in-person seats (with lunch) are booked on Eventbrite and online seats on Meetup. The chapter also runs LASCON.
Free
Mister Tramps Sports Pub, 8565 Research Blvd, Austin · In the city
Last Thursday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; moves a week when it falls on a holiday (November 19 and December 17 in 2026)
Meetings are 5 to 10 minute turbo-talks, and participation is expected: first-timers should come prepared to present. The organizer requires in-person attendees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and measles. Follow the parking instructions on the meetings page; cars in the strip mall behind the venue are towed.
Free
Central Market (North Lamar), 4001 N Lamar Blvd, Austin · In the city
First Friday of the month, 7:00 p.m., upstairs mezzanine
Listed in 2600 Magazine's meeting list. The Meetup page shows meetings scheduled through January 1, 2027. The group's own site, atx2600.org, is served over plain http only.
Free
Austin (venues rotated) · In the city
Irregular socials; none scheduled
Social and networking group (trivia nights, speaker evenings, a locksport social with the Longhorn Lockpicking Club). Its last own event was a happy hour on August 20, 2025 at The Brewtorium. In 2026 it only promoted free tickets to the vendor-run Austin Cybersecurity Summit (June 11, 2026).
Quiet: last activity Aug 2025Free
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin · In the city
First Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m.
Attendees may give short firetalks. The Meetup page lists the October 5, 2026 meetup. Older pages list Independence Brewing as the venue; meetings have been at Celis Brewery since at least December 2025.
Free
Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, 3220 Manor Rd, Austin · In the city
Every other Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Founded in 2006 as a University of Texas student club; now open to the public. The Meetup page lists meetings on October 3, 17 and 31 and November 14, 2026.
Free
Austin · In the city
Occasional events; annual holiday gala and awards
Formerly ICMCP. The chapter's most recent event found is the Austin Cyversity Holiday Gala & Awards on December 4, 2025 at the Fairmont Austin. It co-hosts the Cybersecurity Walk and Talk with WiCyS Austin on October 3, 2026.
Free
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Austin (rotating venues, often public library branches and coffee shops) · In the city
Monthly coffee social plus evening talks and a month-long CTF
Open to women, non-binary people and allies. Recent events: talks on June 25 and July 16, 2026 at Austin Public Library branches, and a monthly social on August 15, 2026 at Bennu Coffee Highland. Its Seize the Flag CTF (with Cyber Skyline, sponsored by Microsoft) opened with an in-person session on September 24, 2026.
Free
Austin · In the city
No regular public schedule found
FBI-affiliated public-private partnership; membership requires FBI vetting through the national InfraGard portal. The chapter's site, infragard-austin.org, did not resolve on September 24, 2026; an archived copy from September 2026 lists one event, the CyberSecurity Summit on June 11, 2026 at the JW Marriott Austin, with the $250 fee waived for members. No chapter-run meeting dates were found.
Vetting required
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Gates Dell Complex (GDC), University of Texas at Austin · In the city
Weekly talks and a CTF every other week during the school year; runs UTCTF each spring
Student-run security organization in UT Austin's Department of Computer Science. Its public calendar shows the Fall 2026 Kickoff on September 1 and Intro to Security on September 9, 2026. UTCTF, its annual online 48-hour CTF, was held March 12 to 14, 2026 and is open to anyone.
Students only
Celis Brewery, 10001 Metric Blvd, Austin · In the city
In-person meetups every two to three months, plus online sessions
Local chapter of the AI Security Engineers community, started April 15, 2026. In-person meetups so far: April 15, May 21 and July 15, 2026.
Free
Starbucks at the Domain, 3120 Palm Way #110, Austin · In the city
Irregular coffee meetups; none scheduled
Small group (14 members on Meetup). Its two meetups were on November 20, 2025 and January 27, 2026.
Quiet: last activity Jan 2026Free
B.D. Riley's Irish Pub at Mueller, 1905 Aldrich St #130, Austin (recent venue) · In the city
Monthly happy hour, usually late in the month, 4:00 or 4:30 p.m.
In 2026 the chapter merged its happy hours with ATX Cyber Alliance, a networking group for cybersecurity sales and channel professionals, so expect vendor attendees. Happy hours are sponsored by vendors. Venues have rotated (Easy Tiger South Lamar, Bouldin Acres, B.D. Riley's). The September 2026 happy hour was on Wednesday, September 23.
Free
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| Directory | Result |
|---|---|
| 2600 Meetings | Local chapter: ATX 2600 |
| CISA Regional Offices | Nearest: CISA Region 6 (no public Austin events posted) |
| Cloud Security Alliance | Local chapter: Cloud Security Alliance Austin Chapter |
| Cyversity (formerly ICMCP) Chapters | Local chapter: Cyversity Austin Chapter |
| DEF CON Groups | Local chapter: DC512 (DEF CON Group Austin) |
| HTCIA | No chapter found |
| IAPP KnowledgeNet | Nearest: IAPP KnowledgeNet Austin (members only; no meetings scheduled or past dates published) |
| InfraGard Members Alliances | Local chapter: InfraGard Capital of Texas Members Alliance |
| ISACA | Local chapter: ISACA Austin Chapter |
| ISC2 | Nearest: ISC2 Austin Chapter (all 2026 meetings are online) |
| ISSA | Local chapter: Austin ISSA (Capitol of Texas Chapter) |
| NSA National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) | Nearest: The University of Texas at San Antonio |
| OWASP | Local chapter: OWASP Austin |
| SANS Institute | Nearest: SANS Austin 2027 (June 21 to 26, 2027, Omni Austin Hotel Downtown; listed under events) |
| SecureWorld | Nearest: SecureWorld Houston |
| Security BSides | Local chapter: BSides Austin |
| TOOOL (The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers) | No chapter found |
| WiCyS (Women in CyberSecurity) Professional Affiliates | Local chapter: WiCyS Austin Affiliate |
| Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) Chapters | Nearest: Women's Society of Cyberjutsu Alamo (San Antonio) |
Numbered references for the listings on this page.