OSINT, Privacy and Security Events
The key dates for anyone working in open-source intelligence, privacy and security, in calendar order. Dates marked as confirmed come from the organizers; for recurring events, check the official site before you plan travel.
How to use this calendar
January and February
- January 28 · Data Privacy Day
Marks the anniversary of Convention 108, the first international data protection treaty. A good day to run through The Privacy Page checklist.
Privacy checklist → - February 1–2, 2027 · SANS OSINT Summit (confirmed)
In person at The Westin Alexandria Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, followed by OSINT training from February 3 to 8, in person or live online.
SANS OSINT Summit → - February 9, 2027 · Safer Internet Day (confirmed)
The global day for a safer and better internet, especially for children and young people, with activities throughout February.
Safer Internet Day →
March and April
- April 2 · International Fact-Checking Day
Organized each year by the International Fact-Checking Network to promote verification skills, the heart of OSINT.
IFCN → - April 8–9, 2027 · AtlSecCon (confirmed)
The Atlantic Security Conference at the Halifax Convention Centre, the region’s largest cybersecurity conference and the closest major one to Moncton.
AtlSecCon 2027 →
May and June
- May 3 · World Press Freedom Day
UNESCO’s day for press freedom and the safety of journalists, including open-source investigators.
UNESCO → - May 25 · GDPR anniversary
Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation has applied since May 25, 2018. A reminder to review your data rights.
Your privacy rights → - Spring · RightsCon
Access Now’s summit on human rights in the digital age. Check the official site for the next edition’s dates and format.
RightsCon →
July and August
- July 28 · Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval
Remembers the Deportation of the Acadians, under the Royal Proclamation of 2003.
Acadie page → - Early August · Black Hat USA
The major security research conference in Las Vegas, held in the days before DEF CON. Check the official site for 2027 dates.
Black Hat → - August 5–8, 2027 · DEF CON 35 (confirmed)
The world’s best-known hacker convention, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, with villages for recon, privacy and more.
DEF CON → - August 15 · National Acadian Day
Celebrated across Acadie with the Tintamarre.
Acadie page →
September to December
- October · Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Canada’s Get Cyber Safe campaign shares practical security tips all month.
Get Cyber Safe → - All year · Trace Labs Search Party CTFs
Crowdsourced OSINT competitions in which volunteers gather open-source leads on real missing-persons cases for law enforcement.
Trace Labs Search Party →
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Questions
What are the best OSINT conferences?
The SANS OSINT Summit is the main conference dedicated to open-source intelligence. DEF CON and Black Hat cover OSINT alongside wider security topics, and Trace Labs runs hands-on OSINT competitions.
Are there security conferences in Atlantic Canada?
Yes. AtlSecCon in Halifax is the largest; the 2027 edition is on April 8 and 9 at the Halifax Convention Centre.
When is Data Privacy Day?
Every January 28.
How can I suggest an event?
Email ceo@marielandryspyshop.com with the event name, dates, location and official link.
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