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c0c0n is a 19 years old platform that is aimed at providing opportunities to showcase, educate, understand and spread awareness on Information Security, data protection, and privacy...

Venue & Date

Longest-Running Cyber Security & Hacking Conference in India

3 Phases. 8 Days. Endless Possibilities.

Pre-Conference Training

06 - 08 OCT 2026
Tue06
Wed07
Thu08

Hands-on trainings to level up your skills

Main Conference

09 - 10 OCT 2026
Fri09
Sat10

Talks, Panels, Villages, CTFs & More

Post-Conference Training

11 - 13 OCT 2026
Sun11
Mon12
Tue13

Hands-on trainings to level up your skills

Announcing

Keynote Speakers

Alisa Esage

Founder
Zero Day Engineering

Dr. Sanjay Bahl

Director General, CERT-In & Controller Of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
Ministry Of Electronics And IT, Government Of India

Eng. Badar Al Salehi

Director General, Oman National CERT
Head of C4IR Oman, Head of RCC, Chair of OIC-CERT

Karsten Nohl

Cyber startup founder | Innovation
Allurity

c0c0n

Security And Hacking Conference

About c0c0n 2026

c0c0n is India’s longest-running and most prestigious cybersecurity and hacking conference, bringing together leading minds from industry, government, academia, and the global cyber community to shape the future of digital security.

As a premier platform for collaboration, innovation, and strategic engagement, c0c0n enables decision makers and business leaders to connect with key stakeholders, build new partnerships, showcase cutting-edge solutions, and explore emerging opportunities in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Through knowledge exchange and industry collaboration, c0c0n continues its legacy of empowering organizations to build a safer digital future.

October 06-13, 2026
Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala
8
Days
300+
CXO / Leadership / Decision Makers
3000+
Participants
200+
Speakers
20+
Delegates from Countries
20
Trainings
6
Conference Tracks
Keynote
Panel Discussions
Fire Side Chats
Networking
Gala Dinner
22850+
SQFT Exhibition Area
10 Lakh+
Venue span over Sqft
Live Bug Hunting
Capture the Flag
Hacking Villages

Message from Chairman, c0c0n

Ravada Azad Chandra Sekhar, IPS
Ravada Azad Chandra Sekhar, IPS
DGP, Kerala Police

Over the years, c0c0n, the annual cyber security conference hosted by Kerala Police, has adopted a multi pronged, proactive framework to anticipate and counter the emerging threats in the cyber space.

The emergence of AI and ML have made cybersecurity faster, smarter, predictive, and automated, but human oversight remains crucial to handle complex attacks and ethical concerns.

This year being the 19th year of c0c0n, focuses on how AI and ML driven Cyber Security can be leveraged to build intelligent, adaptive, predictive systems and practices to collectively work towards building a cyber resilient eco system. Together, humans and intelligent systems can build a safe and smarter digital realm.

I fervently hope that all stakeholders will join hands and come together to make the utmost use of this wonderful platform “c0c0n” for a safe and secure digital world.

About c0c0n

c0c0n is an 18-year-old platform that is aimed at providing opportunities to showcase, educate, understand and spread awareness on Information Security, data protection, and privacy.

It also aims to provide a hand-shaking platform for various Corporate, Government organizations including the various investigation agencies, academia, research organizations, industry leaders and players, for better coordination in making the cyber world a better and safe place to be.

Various technical, non-technical, legal and community events are part of the conferences.

The cy0ps c0n - Call for Papers

Greetings from Team c0c0n!

We are extremely delighted to announce the Call for Papers (CFP) for c0c0n 2026 (https://www.c0c0n.org) . This 8-day security gathering includes 6 days of training sessions in two batches and 2 days of activities, featuring engaging panels, talks, villages, CTFs, and, of course, plenty of fun

Remember these Dates!

CFP Opens

16 Feb 2026

(Mon)

CFP Closing Date

10 May 2026

(Sun)

Status Intimation to Speakers

10 Aug 2026

(Mon)

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Beyond Talks - A Hands-On Cybersecurity Experience

Why Attend c0c0n 2026

At a time when cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, c0c0n 2026 stands at the forefront of cybersecurity discourse. The conference offers a unique blend of cutting-edge insights, hands-on experiences, and strategic perspectives that equip attendees to confront real-world challenges in information security

  • 6 days training in two batches
  • 2 days workshop

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Empowering Cyber Resilience: Strategy, Deep-Tech, and Global Enforcement

c0c0n 2026 Conference Tracks

The curated talks and panel discussions featured below are structured across distinct domains to deliver focused insights, expert-led sessions, and collaborative opportunities for participants, speakers, and stakeholders. From deep technical research and offensive security to specialized domains like AI, financial technology, critical infrastructure, and law enforcement investigations, these tracks reflect the multifaceted nature of the cyber ecosystem and advance collective resilience against modern threats.

AI, LEADERSHIP (CXO) & GRC TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

AI, LEADERSHIP (CXO) & GRC

Navigate the intersection of AI, strategy, and regulation at c0c0n 2026. Designed for CXOs and risk leaders, this track explores proactive AI governance, cyber risk quantification, and modern GRC frameworks to drive secure, resilient innovation.

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#AIGovernance #CXO_Leadership #GRC #CyberSecurityLeadership #ResponsibleAI #RiskIntelligence #EnterpriseResilience

FinTech & BFSI TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

FinTech & BFSI

Explore the security, innovation, and regulatory landscape of financial tech at c0c0n 2026. Join leaders to tackle fraud, DeFi risks, and payment security, leveraging AI and RegTech to defend the future of global banking and digital assets.

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#FinTechSecurity #BFSI #DigitalPayments #DeFiSecurity #FraudPrevention #RegTech #FinancialCybersecurity

OT, IoT, Hardware & Beyond TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

OT, IoT, Hardware & Beyond

Secure the cyber-physical stack at c0c0n 2026. Explore critical infrastructure, OT/ICS security, and hardware hacking. Join experts to defend smart cities, IoT ecosystems, and supply chains against evolving real-world physical threats.

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#OTSecurity #ICSSecurity #IoTSecurity #HardwareHacking #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberPhysicalSecurity

Research and Technical Track TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

Research and Technical Track

Dive deep into the frontlines of security at c0c0n 2026's Research & Tech Track. Explore advanced exploitation, malware analysis, and cloud/API vulnerabilities. Join top researchers to push boundaries in offensive and defensive tradecraft.

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#SecurityResearch #OffensiveSecurity #MalwareAnalysis #VulnerabilityResearch #RedTeaming #CloudSecurity #APISecurity

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Track TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) Track

Empower global cyber policing at c0c0n 2026's LEA Track. Tackle dark web networks, crypto crimes, and AI-driven fraud. Join investigators and forensics experts to strengthen cross-border collaboration and prepare for quantum-era threats.

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#CybercrimeInvestigation #DigitalForensics #LawEnforcement #DarkWebIntelligence #CryptoForensics #AICybercrime #GlobalCooperation

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Track TALKS & PANEL DISCUSSIONS
09-10 October, 2026 Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala

Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA) Track

Address the urgent fight against online child exploitation at c0c0n 2026's CSEA Track. Join law enforcement, NGOs, and tech platforms to explore AI detection tools, forensics, and global efforts to protect children in digital spaces.

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#ChildSafetyOnline #CSEATrack #CSAMDetection #DigitalForensics #OnlineSafety #ProtectChildren

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Who Should Attend

Professionals
Cybersecurity professionals & practitioners

Red/blue teamers, SOC analysts, incident responders, and security engineers seeking deeper technical insights.

Public Sector
Government & law enforcement

Cybercrime units, national security teams, and policy makers working on digital safety and cyber resilience.

Enterprise
IT leaders & security teams

CISOs, CIOs, security architects, and enterprise risk leaders driving organizational security strategy.

Academia
Researchers & academic communities

Faculty, research labs, and security researchers exploring emerging threats and defensive techniques.

Next-Gen Talent
Students & aspiring technologists

Engineering, IT, and cyber students looking to learn from real-world case studies and global experts.

Innovators
Startup founders & tech innovators

Founders, product builders, and security startups shaping the future of cyber products and services.

Global experts, thought leaders, and changemakers who have shared insights on security, privacy, and cyber resilience

Previous Speakers

Nathan Hamiel

Senior Director of Research
Kudelski Security

Len Noe

Transhuman | Cyborg Hacker | Technical Evangelist, CyberArk Software, United States

S. Somanath

Former Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), India

Dr. Mohamed Al-Kuwaiti

Head of cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government

Venue

Grand Hyatt Bolgatty
Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, India

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