📢 Call for Papers deadline: November 15, 2026
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What does a security conference look like when it is hosted by a university in the west of Ireland? BSides Galway 2027 answers that on Saturday 20 February 2027, bringing the Security BSides format to the University of Galway. The event is a community-run information security conference for practitioners, researchers, students and anyone curious about how systems are attacked and defended. Holding the day on a campus places students within easy reach of working professionals. Galway has a growing technology sector, and a one-day cybersecurity conference in Galway in 2027 gives that local scene a focal point without demanding a trip to Dublin or further afield. The single-day format keeps the programme concentrated and approachable for first-time attendees. In keeping with the BSides tradition, the emphasis falls on talks from the community and on conversation between sessions rather than on vendor showcases. Attendees gain exposure to current security topics, practical insight from people in the field, and connections that can lead to jobs or research partnerships. For security professionals across Connacht and the west coast, BSides Galway is an important anchor for a regional community that might otherwise lack a dedicated home.
BSides Galway 2027 takes place February 20, 2027 in Galway, Ireland.
BSides Galway 2027 is an in-person event.
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on November 15, 2026.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
BSides Galway takes place at the University of Galway in late February, when the west of Ireland is mild but often wet and windy, with short days and changeable skies. The university's riverside campus sits just across the Corrib from the city centre, so the compact streets of the Latin Quarter, with their pubs and traditional music, are an easy walk away. Galway's relaxed, artistic atmosphere makes it a welcoming base for a one-day security conference.
Shannon Airport (SNN) is about 90 km south, roughly an hour and a half by road. Dublin Airport (DUB) offers more international flights and direct coaches to Galway, taking around two and a half hours. Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) is another option. Trains from Dublin Heuston to Galway Ceannt take roughly two and a half hours. The University of Galway campus is within walking distance of the city centre.
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Galway Cathedral. A large stone cathedral beside the Salmon Weir Bridge, just a few minutes' walk from the university campus. Completed in the 1960s, its interior features mosaics and stained glass. Allow thirty to forty-five minutes, and combine it with a riverside walk along the Corrib, where salmon can sometimes be seen.
Spanish Arch and Galway City Museum. The Spanish Arch, part of the old city walls, stands where the river meets the bay, beside the city museum covering Galway's history and maritime life. Museum entry is free. Allow an hour or two, and visit in daylight to enjoy views over the water toward the Claddagh.
Salthill Promenade. A seaside promenade stretching west from the city along Galway Bay. Locals walk it in all weathers, and tradition says you should kick the wall at the end. Allow an hour, stop for a hot drink in Salthill afterwards, and bring a waterproof jacket in February.
What is the weather like in late February?
Expect mild but changeable conditions, typically 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, with frequent rain and wind. Waterproof clothing is essential.
Do I need a car?
No. Galway city and the university are walkable, and buses and trains link Galway with Dublin and the airports.
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