To enhance your symposium experience, several attendee events are planned throughout the week. They are open to all USENIX Security '26 attendees. Check back here for the latest additions to the activities schedule.
Poster Session and Happy Hour
Wednesday, 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
Harborside Ballroom
Check out the cool new ideas and the latest preliminary work on display at the Poster Session and Happy Hour. Take advantage of the opportunity to mingle with colleagues who may share your area of interest while enjoying complimentary food and drinks. View the list of accepted posters.
Open Forum with the Program Co-Chairs
Wednesday, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Grand Ballroom V
The Open Forum with the Program Co-Chairs is an interactive session that brings together past, present, and future PC co-chairs for an open conversation with the community. Born from a desire to share insights into the peer review and conference organization process, the forum has evolved into a space for transparent discussion, community feedback, and collaborative exchange.
Meta Sponsor Event
Wednesday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Essex Room
Join Meta for a technical discussion and refreshments.
Symposium Luncheon
Thursday, 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
Harborside Ballroom
Take a break from your laptops and continue your conversations with the speakers, symposium organizers, and other fellow attendees.
Symposium Reception
Sponsored by Meta
Thursday, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Harborside Ballroom
Join us at the USENIX Security '26 Reception, featuring a buffet of hors d'oeuvres, crudité, cheeses, and desserts; drinks; and the chance to connect with speakers, symposium organizers, and your fellow attendees.
USENIX LGBTQ+ and Allies Happy Hour
Refreshments Sponsored by Google
Thursday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Waterview Room
We warmly welcome all LGBTQ+ attendees and allies in the security community to come together for an engaging and vibrant gathering! Join us to connect, share experiences, and explore topics that are important to the LGBTQ+ community.
TikTok Sponsor Event
Thursday, 7:00 pm–8:00 pm
Essex Room
Join TikTok for a one-hour on-site gathering exploring the latest developments in PET Frontiers. Hear updates on the $100K PET Frontiers Research Grant initiative under the Linux Foundation CCC. The session will also introduce the €16,000 PET Arena online CFP contest and provide submission guidance for researchers interested in participating.
Birds-of-a-Feather Sessions (BoFs)
Wednesday, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Thursday, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
Attendees may schedule Birds-of-a-Feather sessions (BoFs) and reserve meeting rooms for them via the BoFs schedule grid posted outside the badge pickup area.