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Qualys Risk Operations Conference 2026
October 13-15, 2026 | Austin, TX
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The Risk Operations Conference (ROCon) brings together cybersecurity practitioners, executives, and industry experts who are redefining how organizations measure, prioritize, and eliminate cyber risk in the AI era. Through real-world customer stories, technical deep dives, and strategic discussions, attendees will discover practical approaches to building a modern Risk Operations Center (ROC) and transforming security operations into measurable business outcomes.
Have a success story, innovative approach, or lessons learned to share? We'd love to hear from you.
Speaking at ROCon Americas is an opportunity to showcase your expertise, share your organization's cybersecurity journey with peers, and help shape the future of cyber risk management.
Whether you've modernized risk-based vulnerability management, accelerated remediation, strengthened cloud or AI security, improved asset visibility, or transformed how your organization measures and communicates cyber risk, your experience can help others facing similar challenges.
We welcome customer-led presentations, and interactive roundtable discussions on today's most pressing cybersecurity topics. Join us in advancing the conversation and inspiring security leaders to build more resilient, risk-driven security programs.
Cyber Risk in Practice Sessions:
Building a Trusted Cyber Asset Inventory
Securing Hybrid and Multi-cloud Environments
Exposure Prioritization and Risk-based Decision Making
Building a Risk Operations Center
Remediation Strategies in the Enterprise
Modernizing Compliance Programs
Security Transformation Journeys with Qualys Platform
Cyber Risk in Practice Sessions:
AI Speed Detection
Risk Prioritization and Validation
Autonomous Remediation
Continuous Audit Readiness
AI governance & Security
Security Transformation Journeys with Qualys Platform
Share Experiences as an Executive Roundtable Panelist:
Defending Against AI-powered Adversaries at Machine Speed
Security Leader Discussions at the Board Level
Measure Cyber Resilience Not Compliance
Aligning Cyber Insurance to Risk Operations
Your submission should cover a specific cybersecurity problem, the solution you implemented and the results or benefits of the solution. Hard metrics are strongly encouraged.
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Qualys will review each submission and notify the submitter of acceptance.
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Each submission must be completed in its entirety.
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Speakers may submit multiple proposals, but each must be submitted via a separate submission form.
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If traveling from outside the United States, please ensure that you are eligible to travel to the U.S and possess a valid visa or any necessary travel documents.
Your submission should highlight a specific challenge, the solution you applied, and the measurable results.
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Qualys will review all submissions and notify presenters of acceptance and in-person session status.
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Only complete submissions will be accepted.
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You may submit multiple proposals, but each must have its own submission form.
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If traveling from abroad, ensure you're eligible to enter the U.S. and have a valid visa or required documents.
If you have any questions regarding your submission, please email them to [email protected]
Agreement To Terms of Speaking Remuneration
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Agreement To Terms of Speaking Remuneration
Hotel Accommodations & Miscellaneous
Conference Registration: 1 full conference pass per speaker.
Speakers will receive complimentary accommodations for 3 nights.
Meals are provided as part of the conference, thus there is no per diem or meal reimbursement.
Speakers will receive complimentary round-trip economy airfare.
Speakers will be required to provide the hotel with a valid credit card upon check-in for incidental charges.
Parking, taxi, or shuttle service surrounding the event will not be reimbursed.
Official Terms
By submitting via the ROCon Call for Speakers, speakers understand and agree to the Official Terms as detailed below.
Terms are subject to change.
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