c0c0n XIX – Security & Hacking Conference 2026
Kerala Police and Information Security Research Association (ISRA).
📌About the Event
c0c0n XIX 2026 is the 19th edition of India’s longest-running cybersecurity and hacking conference, bringing together ethical hackers, cybersecurity professionals, researchers, students, government officials, law enforcement teams, and industry leaders. The event focuses on cybersecurity, hacking, AI/ML-driven security, data protection, privacy, CTFs, technical trainings, live bug bounty, villages, masterclasses, and networking.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Mode of conduct: Offline / In-person
- Venue: Grand Hyatt, Kochi, Kerala, India
- Main conference dates: October 9–10, 2026
- Full event duration: October 6–13, 2026
- Event format: 8-day cybersecurity gathering with pre-conference training, main conference, and post-conference training.
- Key highlights: 20+ technical trainings, 200+ speakers, 6+ parallel tracks, 10+ villages, Capture the Flag, live bug bounty, masterclasses, round tables, exhibitions, networking events, gala dinner, and cultural program.
- Best suited for: Cybersecurity students, ethical hacking learners, security professionals, researchers, academics, law enforcement professionals, CISOs, CIOs, and tech enthusiasts.
📅 Important Dates
- Standard registration: June 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026
- Pre-conference training: October 6–8, 2026
- Main conference: October 9–10, 2026
- Post-conference training: October 11–13, 2026
- CFP opening date: February 16, 2026
- CFP closing date: May 10, 2026
- Speaker status intimation: August 10, 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Students, cybersecurity learners, ethical hackers, researchers, professionals, academicians, government officials, law enforcement teams, and technology enthusiasts can attend the event.
- Student requirement: Students choosing the student pass must carry a valid student ID and valid photo ID.
- Conference access: Conference passes include access to conference tracks, exhibitions, lunch/tea/coffee, and relevant event areas depending on the ticket type.
- Training access: Training tickets include access to the selected 3-day professional training, along with training participation certificate, lunch, tea/coffee, and valid ID requirement.
- CFP submission rule: Speaker submissions must follow the official CFP format, including abstract, topic category, demo/tool/exploit details, presentation track, and recording consent.
- Evaluation process: For CFP talks, new research, innovation, new vulnerabilities, original tools, and fresh security insights are preferred. Vendor/product-oriented submissions are rejected.
- Selection update: Selected speakers will receive status intimation on August 10, 2026.
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Learning incentives: Participants can attend hands-on cybersecurity trainings, technical tracks, masterclasses, round tables, villages, and live security activities.
- Certificate benefit: Training participants receive a training participation certificate.
- Networking benefit: Attendees get opportunities to connect with cybersecurity experts, ethical hackers, government officials, decision-makers, researchers, and global cyber community members.
- Speaker incentives: Accepted CFP speakers may receive benefits such as travel reimbursement and accommodation, depending on submission category and speaker location.