# Bruce Schneier's 2026 Speaking Engagements Security expert Schneier to speak at global conferences next year. - **Source:** [Schneier on Security](https://brifing.si/source/7aee9996-c7c0-47f7-89ec-66a1ed95f8cc) - **Published:** 2026-07-14 - **Topic:** [Software & Engineering](https://brifing.si/c/engineering) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/688b9226-b49c-46d4-a2df-501fee323f84 ## Bruce Schneier's Busy Schedule World-renowned security expert Bruce Schneier is set to speak at numerous significant conferences in 2026. These events aim to raise awareness about cybersecurity and privacy issues. ## First Stop in Calgary Schneier's first talk will be at the Policy-Relevant Privacy Research Workshop in Calgary, Canada, on July 20, 2026. The event will focus on privacy research. ## Security in Boston and Las Vegas Schneier will speak at the Boston Leadership Exchange on July 22, followed by appearances at the Cognitive Security Conference and DEF CON 34 in Las Vegas in August. ## Knowledge Sharing in Anaheim and Vancouver Schneier will participate in LAcon V in Anaheim at the end of August and speak at CanSecWest 2026 in Vancouver from September to October. ## Importance of Security Conferences These conferences bring together global experts in cybersecurity and privacy to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration. ## Schneier's Role Bruce Schneier aims to share the latest developments in security and privacy at these events, increasing participants' awareness. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/07/upcoming-speaking-engagements-58.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._