Wisconsin Information Security Conference

WISCON returns June 17, 2027 at the Overture Center in downtown Madison. Join us for a comprehensive day of cybersecurity education featuring top tier talks, villages, and networking opportunities.

Tickets On Sale January 1, 2027

WISCON Is Back for 2027

After a sold-out inaugural conference, the Wisconsin Information Security Conference (WISCON) returns to bring together the brightest minds in the field for Madison Underground — a deep dive beneath the surface of our rapidly evolving threat landscape. As emerging technologies reshape our digital world and global dynamics shift the security paradigm, we face challenges never seen before. Join us for a day of discovering new approaches, exploring cutting-edge solutions, and forging connections that will help us chart the path forward together. Whether you're a seasoned security professional, an IT administrator, a student, or simply curious about information security, WISCON offers valuable insights from the underground.

[ EXPERT SPEAKERS ]

Learn from industry leaders and cybersecurity experts who are shaping the future of information security.

[ HANDS-ON VILLAGES ]

Participate in interactive sessions designed to enhance your practical cybersecurity skills.

[ NETWORKING ]

Connect with fellow professionals, students, and industry leaders from across Wisconsin and beyond.

Conference Highlights

event_details.sh
$ cat /etc/wiscon/event.conf
DATE="June 17, 2027"
LOCATION="Overture Center for the Arts"
FORMAT="in-person"
CFP_WINDOW="2026-11-01..2027-02-14"
TICKET_SALES_START="2027-01-01"
attendees.sh
$ grep -r "target_audience" ./wiscon/
Information Security Professionals
IT Administrators & Managers
Cybersecurity Students
Security-curious Individuals
Risk Management Professionals
tunnels.sh
$ cat /uw/steam_tunnels/README
~20 miles beneath campus. est. late 1800s.
$ finger tunnel_bob
Madison legend. on patrol since '75.
$ man tunnel_bob
▶ who is tunnel bob? (youtube)
$ ./follow --bob
[OK] he knows a shortcut. see you june 17.

Call for Papers

Have a talk that belongs in the Madison Underground? The WISCON 2027 call for papers is open now and closes February 14, 2027.

[ CFP TIMELINE ]

  • CFP opens: November 1, 2026
  • CFP closes: February 14, 2027
  • Speakers announced after review — watch this site and our socials
Submit a Talk

Save the Date

WISCON 2027 is June 17 at the Overture Center in Madison. Tickets go on sale January 1, 2027 — the inaugural conference sold out, so don't wait.

Registration Details