The World's Elite Security Researchers Head to Arizona for LABScon 2026

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SentinelOne® (NYSE: S), the AI security leader, today announced that LABScon 2026 is returning for a fifth year at a pivotal moment, as AI advancements rewrite the economics of offense and defense. The invite-only event will take place at the Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia in Scottsdale, AZ September 16-19, 2026.

Researchers are encouraged to submit original findings via the conference website today to secure their spot.

“For the past four years, AI has been pouring jet fuel on the security fires our industry labors to put out. It’s the very researchers that come to LABScon that are being tasked with tipping the scales in favor of defense, by discovering novel uses of AI to solve security problems rather than create them,” said Juan Andres Guerrero-Saade, SentinelOne's VP for Intelligence and Security Research and Senior Technical Fellow (AI Innovation). "LABScon is a crucial forum for security and AI researchers to gather and solve seemingly intractable problems. The need couldn’t be greater or more urgent and we are honored to set the stage.”

LABScon is a unique forum that brings together the best and brightest in security research to share cutting-edge insights and best practices. Hosted by SentinelLABS™, a world-class team of security researchers that uncovers critical vulnerabilities, new attack vectors, malware strains, and threat actors, LABScon 2026 will feature:

• Original technical research on advanced threat actors, novel malware, and emerging attack techniques, all of it disclosed publicly for the first time
• Candid, off-the-record discussions on the geopolitics of cyber conflict, commercial spyware, and the evolving role of AI in offense and defense
• Keynotes and industry announcements from top-tier cybersecurity leaders
• Live CTFs and interactive workshops
• An invite-only setting in Scottsdale, Arizona that brings together government, industry, and independent researchers in a trusted, vendor-neutral environment

Leading global security vendors have already signed on to sponsor the event, including: detections.ai, The Vertex Project, Cisco Talos, Validin, Zenity, Epieos, SpyCloud, LetsData, Luta Security, Censys, VulnCheck, Aesir Security Consulting, and Phyle, and additional sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact info@labscon.io.

Cybersecurity and AI researchers are invited to respond to the LABScon 2026 call for papers through June 19. All submissions will be reviewed by the LABScon Program Committee, which includes top experts from Google, Netflix, Dartmouth University, Johns Hopkins University, and SentinelLABS.

About SentinelLABS

InfoSec works on a rapid iterative cycle where new discoveries occur daily and authoritative sources are easily drowned in the noise of partial information. SentinelLABS is an open venue for our threat researchers and vetted contributors to reliably share their latest findings with a wider community of defenders. No sales pitches, no nonsense. We are hunters, reversers, exploit developers, and tinkerers shedding light on the world of malware, exploits, APTs, and cybercrime across all platforms. SentinelLABS embodies our commitment to sharing openly—providing tools, context, and insights to strengthen our collective mission of a safer digital life for all.

About SentinelOne

SentinelOne (NYSE: S) is the leader in AI security, setting the standard for using AI and automation to give defenders a decisive operating advantage. Built for those who secure our world, its platform delivers unified coverage across endpoints, identity, cloud, and AI. Powered by Autonomous Security Intelligence, SentinelOne stops attacks at machine speed, reducing risk and delivering clarity and control to stay one step ahead. Headquartered in Mountain View, California with teams worldwide, SentinelOne protects nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 and hundreds of Global 2000 enterprises. From Main Street to Wall Street, the world’s most critical organizations trust SentinelOne with their security.

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