Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Kochi to Host c0c0n 2026 Cybersecurity Conference in October
Kochi will host a large cybersecurity conference called c0c0n 2026.
It will happen from October 6 to 13.
Experts, police officers, researchers, companies, teachers, and students are expected to attend.
The event will discuss ways to make digital systems safer and stronger.
People will learn about artificial intelligence, cybercrime, digital investigations, and protecting children online.
The programme will include talks, training sessions, competitions, and technology demonstrations.
Police officers will receive special training to investigate cybercrime and activity on the dark web.
Companies and cybersecurity groups will also display their products in a large exhibition area.
The 19th edition of c0c0n 2026 will take place in Kochi from October 6 to 13.
The conference will be held at the Grand Hyatt at Bolgatty under the theme “Empowering Cyber Resilience: Strategy, DeepTech, and Global Enforcement.”
Organisers expect more than 200 speakers, over 3,000 participants, delegates from more than 20 countries, and over 20 technical training programmes.
Sessions will cover artificial intelligence, child online safety, cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, financial-sector security, and industrial technology security.
Kerala Police will offer specialised law-enforcement training, including LEA CTF 2.0 and a post-conference session on investigating the dark web.
- Who
- Kerala Police chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar announced the event, which will involve cybersecurity experts, law-enforcement agencies, industry leaders, researchers, academics, and students.
- What
- The 19th edition of c0c0n 2026, an eight-day cybersecurity and hacking conference, will be held.
- When
- October 6 to 13, 2026; the main conference is scheduled for October 9 and 10.
- Where
- The Grand Hyatt at Bolgatty in Kochi, Kerala.
- Why
- The conference aims to strengthen cyber resilience, address emerging cyber threats, and improve law-enforcement capabilities in cybercrime investigations.
- Event
- c0c0n 2026, the 19th edition
- Dates
- October 6–13, 2026
- Venue
- Grand Hyatt at Bolgatty, Kochi
- Theme
- Empowering Cyber Resilience: Strategy, DeepTech, and Global Enforcement
- Expected attendance
- More than 3,000 participants and delegates from over 20 countries
- Programme
- More than 200 speakers and over 20 technical training programmes
- Exhibition space
- More than 25,000 square feet