Community-driven
Organized by information security and information technology professionals from public and private sector organizations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
#bsidesrgv · Mission, Texas
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The 7th Annual BSides RGV Cybersecurity Conference. A free, community-driven event built by and for the information security community of the Rio Grande Valley.
Date
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hours
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
Venue
Mission Event Center
Hosted & Presented By
Sunrise to dusk
№ 01Event Details
Everything you need, on the record.
BSides RGV is free to participants and follows the Security BSides community framework: practical talks, hands-on villages, and collaboration in an intimate local setting.
Doors open in
- Date
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Main Conference
- 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
- Venue
- Mission Event Center
- Address
- 200 North Shary Road, Mission, Texas 78572
- Reception
- 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMMeet-up reception after the main conference.
- Contact
- [email protected]
№ 02About BSides RGV
A grassroots security conference, raised in the Valley.
The 7th Annual BSides RGV Cybersecurity Conference brings information security and information technology professionals from public and private sector organizations together for a community event in the Rio Grande Valley.
What makes a BSides different is the focus on creating opportunities for people to both present and participate, within an intimate atmosphere that inspires collaboration.
The Security BSides framework
Built for collaboration
BSides creates an intimate atmosphere where people can present, participate, ask questions, and build trusted relationships with peers.
Local talent, real conversations
The event encourages the local cybersecurity community to attend, submit talks, and share knowledge with the people building security in the region.
№ 03Who Should Attend
Built for everyone growing security in South Texas.
BSides RGV is for anyone who wants to learn, share, mentor, or build stronger technical communities across the Rio Grande Valley.
Students and new presenters
Explore cybersecurity, meet local professionals, and use lightning talks as a lower-pressure way to share what you are learning.
IT and security professionals
Connect with defenders, administrators, analysts, and practitioners working through real infrastructure and security challenges.
Developers and builders
Learn how security thinking applies to software, hardware, web applications, cloud systems, and product engineering.
Public and private sector teams
Build relationships across organizations serving the Rio Grande Valley and strengthen the regional security ecosystem.
Sponsors and community partners
Support a free community event while engaging an active audience of students, practitioners, leaders, and technical talent.
Curious community members
BSides is designed to expand the conversation and make security knowledge more accessible, regardless of background or experience level.
№ 04Call for Presentations
Now open
Take the stage at BSides RGV.
We are looking for presenters from the local community and beyond. There is real talent in the Valley. This is your chance to share it with your peers.
Submissions close
May 31, 2026
How it works
- Presentation time slots are 30–60 minutes including Q&A.
- 15-minute lightning talks are permitted to encourage new presenters.
- Topics should be within the scope of information security.
- Marketing or sales-pitch presentations will be rejected.
- Approved submissions will receive a follow-up confirmation email.
Topics in scope
Offensive security·Defense and detection·Incident response·Application security·Cloud security·Hardware hacking·AI/ML security·Career development·Privacy and policy
Volunteers · Closed
Volunteer applications are closed. Selections are communicated by email, selected volunteers receive a free volunteer t-shirt, and the team staffs enough help so volunteers can still attend some breakout sessions. Questions? Reach the organizers at [email protected].
№ 05Agenda
The course of a single day.
From the first cup of coffee to the evening reception. Speakers and sessions are still being finalized, and the schedule is subject to change.
Filter by room
09:00 AM – 09:45 AM
Registration
Main Area
09:45 AM – 10:00 AM
Welcome
Main Area
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
Break
Main Area
11:45 AM – 01:15 PM
Lunch
Main Area
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM
Break
Main Area
03:00 PM – 03:15 PM
Break
Main Area
Refreshments from PJ's Coffee.
03:15 PM – 04:15 PM
Keynote Presentation
Main Area
Keynote by Cooper Thompson.
04:15 PM – 04:30 PM
Door Prize Giveaway
05:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Meet-Up Reception
Schedule subject to change · 13 moments in the day
№ 06Speakers
The voices taking the stage.
A lineup of practitioners, researchers, and community leaders from across the Valley and beyond. Tap any speaker for their talk and session details. Bios and photos are being added as they arrive.
13 speakers · subject to change
№ 07Villages & Activities
Hands-on learning, beyond the talks.
Villages run throughout the day. Drop in, get hands-on, and learn something practical. More activities are announced as the conference gets closer.
Lock Picking Village
Hands-on physical security learning in the classic BSides village format.
RGV Ham Radio Club
Community radio knowledge and demonstrations from local amateur radio operators.
№ 08Sponsors & Partners
BSides RGV runs on community support.
The conference is free to participants. Sponsors and partners carry the cost so the Valley can learn, connect, and grow. We are grateful to the organizations standing behind BSides RGV 2026.
Our 2026 Sponsors
Computer ETC
Stand behind the Valley.
Sponsorship is offered at three levels, plus custom and in-kind arrangements. The sponsorship kit has the full detail.
Bronze
$600+ or in-kind
- Logo on signage around the event
Silver
$800+ or in-kind
- Logo on signage around the event
- Announcements during the event and on materials
- Booth
Gold
$1200+ or in-kind
- Logo on signage around the event
- Announcements during the event and on materials
- Mention on social media coverage
- Prime booth
- Banner placement with maximum visibility when provided by sponsor
- Support a free community cybersecurity event in the Rio Grande Valley.
- Connect with students, security professionals, IT teams, and industry leaders.
- Give back to the local security community while building trusted relationships.
- Custom sponsorships may include physical space, food and beverage, contests, giveaways, media support, PR, or other in-kind contributions.
№ 09Venue
Mission, Texas
Mission Event Center
200 North Shary Road, Mission, Texas 78572
- Guest WiFi
- Guest WiFi login information will be provided the day of the event.
- Accommodations
- Contact the organizers if additional accommodations are required.
- Floor & Layout
- The stage area will be completely open, while vendor booths and hands-on stations will be partitioned for focused conversations.
Hosted in the City of Mission
Founded 1908 · Rio Grande Valley, Texas
№ 10Gallery & Archive
The day, remembered.
Photos from BSides RGV 2026 will live here after the event, joining a growing archive of past editions. Check back for the recap, or browse previous years in the archive.
Opening sessionPhoto coming soon
Villages in actionPhoto coming soon
On the main stagePhoto coming soon
The hallway trackPhoto coming soon
Community & sponsorsPhoto coming soon
Reception at duskPhoto coming soon
Everything, in one place.
Quick links
№ 11Code of Conduct
A respectful conference for everyone.
BSides RGV is dedicated to providing a harassment-free conference experience for everyone, regardless of gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, ethnicity, religion or lack thereof, or technology choices.
What we expect of everyone
- 01Be respectful and considerate in your speech and actions.
- 02Attempt collaboration before conflict.
- 03Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
- 04Be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants.
- 05Alert conference organizers if you notice a dangerous situation, someone in distress, or a Code of Conduct violation.