BSides
St. Pete 2027
Upload the Future. Drive Cyber Change.
Two days of cutting-edge talks, hands-on trainings, and Gulf Coast community — where technical mastery meets a beach-town sunset.
- When
- January 29–30, 2027
- Where
- St. Petersburg, Florida
The conference returns, bolder than before
The 5th BSides St. Pete cybersecurity conference lands January 29–30, 2027. We’re committed to an exceptional experience — the best one yet — as we elevate the conversation around cybersecurity and shape the future together.
Cutting-edge insights
Expert speakers and deep technical sessions covering offense, defense, and everything in between.
Real community
Invaluable networking with the people building and defending Florida’s cybersecurity scene.
Revamped for 2027
We skipped 2026 to return with a sharper focus on innovation, collaboration — and reliable winter weather.
Two days, two venues, one city
Friday, January 29, 2027
spARK Labs
1101 4th Street S., Suite 300, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Saturday, January 30, 2027
SPC Midtown Campus
1300 22nd Street S., St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Help us build the future
BSides is powered by people. Whether you speak, sponsor, or volunteer, there’s a place for you in the pod.
Call for Papers
Share your research, war stories, or tools on stage. First-time and seasoned speakers are all welcome.
Submit a TalkSponsor the event
Join our pod. Sponsorship keeps BSides accessible and puts your brand in front of the region’s security talent.
Become a SponsorVolunteer
We’re seeking videographers and crew to help capture and run the conference. Lend your skills to the community.
Get in TouchCatch the current at BSides St. Pete
Where the beach meets the breach. Sponsoring BSides St. Pete puts your brand in front of hundreds of cybersecurity professionals, students, and enthusiasts across two energizing days of learning, connecting, and coastal vibes.
Six tiers, 28 packages, and creative add-ons let you match your budget and goals. Explore the full lineup — including the benefit comparison and à la carte opportunities — on our sponsorship page.
BSides St. Pete is a fiscally sponsored project of the Cyber Ohana Project, a registered 501(c)(3) organization, FEIN 87-3073621.
- Attendees
- 600+
- Annual conference
- 5th
- Sold out every year
- 100%
Attendees
Annual conference
Sold out every year
Uplifting the Florida cybersecurity scene
BSides St. Pete is founded and powered by a local non-profit dedicated to the Sunshine City’s security community. We bridge the gap between technical mastery and community impact.
The result is an annual gathering as vibrant as a Gulf Coast sunset and as bold as our brilliant locals.
BSides St. Pete is a fiscally sponsored project of the Cyber Ohana Project, a registered 501(c)(3) organization — FEIN 87-3073621.