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Security BSides Saskatoon
BSides Saskatoon 2026
A grassroots, community-driven information security conference for security professionals, students, hackers, nerds, and the cyber-curious.
September 28, 2026
Saskatoon, SK
$ whoami
infosec community
$ ./bsidesyxe --date
2026-09-28
$ ./call-for-papers --status
open
$ ./tickets --status
availableCommunity-firstIndependent security talks
LocalBuilt in Saskatoon
Open CFPNew and veteran speakers welcome
Tickets liveAvailable through Eventbrite
About
What is BSidesYXE?
Security BSides is a global grassroots movement of community-driven conferences showcasing information security research, practical lessons, and new ideas outside the mainstream conference circuit.
BSides Saskatoon exists to grow the local infosec community in Saskatoon. It is a place for professionals, students, hackers, builders, defenders, breakers, and curious newcomers to connect and share knowledge in an open, collaborative environment.
Students
Find a welcoming first step into the security community.
Hackers
Bring your curiosity, research, and technical creativity.
Nerds
Come for the talks, hallway track, and community energy.
Speakers
Who’s speaking?
The CFP is open until July 31, 2026. The 2026 speaker lineup will be announced after selections are complete.
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You?
First-time speaker with a practical lesson, story, or security idea.
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Your peer?
Researcher, defender, breaker, builder, or operator with something to share.
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Someone you know?
Nominate the person who should be on stage at BSidesYXE.
Call for papers
The call for papers is now open. The CFP closes July 31, 2026.
First-time speaker or industry veteran, all are welcome to submit a talk for BSides Saskatoon 2026.
Tickets
Join us on September 28.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite.
Sponsors
Support the Saskatoon security community.
Want to sponsor BSides Saskatoon 2026? Reach out and help make the conference possible.
Become a sponsor
Connect your organization with Saskatchewan’s information security community.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Parking
There is ample free parking on site for the event.
Follow
Follow BSidesYXE on Mastodon and LinkedIn for conference updates.