CypherCon 10 (2027)
📢 Call for Papers deadline: January 9, 2027
At a glance
- Dates
- March 24–25, 2027 · In 4 months
- Where
- Baird Center, Milwaukee, United States
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Security · also Cybersecurity, Privacy
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- Open — closes January 9, 2027
- Organizer
- See official site
- Official link
- Checked on November 15, 2026
Official link last checked: November 15, 2026 · how we verify
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About
CypherCon is a community-driven technology, cybersecurity and hacker conference in Milwaukee that bills itself as Wisconsin's largest technology conference. The 2027 event marks its tenth anniversary and welcomes information security professionals, hackers, technology leaders, makers, artists and curious beginners in an explicitly inclusive, locally rooted setting. CypherCon 10 takes place in person on 24–25 March 2027 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The organisers describe a programme of more than 125 presentations spanning technology, cybersecurity, AI and privacy, and invite more than 3,000 technologists to attend. Topic areas run from AppSec, cloud, forensics, malware and red and blue team practice to ICS, IoT, wireless, locks and safes, social engineering and hardware soldering, with a stated goal of devoting about a fifth of talks to cryptography and ciphers. Alongside keynotes and talks, attendees find workshops, hands-on activities, specialised villages called Wards, creative challenges and puzzles, and CPE credits for continuing education. A decade on, CypherCon remains a central meeting point for the Midwest security and hacker community.
Location
FAQ — CypherCon 10 (2027)
When and where does CypherCon 10 (2027) take place?+
CypherCon 10 (2027) takes place March 24–25, 2027 in Milwaukee, United States at Baird Center.
Is CypherCon 10 (2027) in-person or online?+
CypherCon 10 (2027) is an in-person event.
When is the Call for Papers deadline for CypherCon 10 (2027)?+
The Call for Papers is open — submissions close on January 9, 2027.
How do I register for CypherCon 10 (2027)?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, cyphercon.com. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 15, 2026.
What topics does CypherCon 10 (2027) cover?+
CypherCon 10 (2027) covers Security, Cybersecurity, Privacy. CypherCon is a community-driven technology, cybersecurity and hacker conference in Milwaukee that bills itself as Wisconsin's largest technology conference.
How many days is CypherCon 10 (2027)?+
CypherCon 10 (2027) runs for 2 days, March 24–25, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Milwaukee
Contains sponsored linksMilwaukee in late March is thawing but not yet warm, with cold winds off Lake Michigan and temperatures hovering near single figures Celsius. The city's centre is compact and built from cream brick and old brewing money, with the Third Ward's warehouse blocks now holding the restaurants and bars a hacker conference tends to colonise after hours. The lakefront gives the downtown an edge few Midwestern cities have.
Getting there & around
Milwaukee Mitchell International (MKE) is unusually close, about 15 minutes south of downtown by road, with an Amtrak station adjacent. Chicago O'Hare (ORD) is roughly 90 minutes to two hours away and connected by frequent Amtrak Hiawatha services to downtown Milwaukee, which many travellers prefer to driving. The downtown streetcar and buses cover the central districts.
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Staying connected
Downtown venues and hotels have solid Wi-Fi, though a security conference is one context where using untrusted networks deserves thought. Mobile coverage across the metro area is strong, and an eSIM gives an independent connection that does not depend on venue infrastructure. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Milwaukee Art Museum. Calatrava's lakefront pavilion with a moveable brise-soleil that opens and closes over the entrance hall at set times daily, above a serious collection of American and German art. The building is the draw. Two hours, and check the wing schedule before arriving. Tickets on Tiqets →
Historic Third Ward. A district of restored warehouses south of downtown holding the public market, independent shops and much of the city's restaurant scene, walkable from the centre in fifteen minutes. Evenings are the point. Two to three hours including dinner at the market hall.
Pabst Mansion. The 1892 Flemish Renaissance Revival home of the brewing magnate, restored with much of its original interior and a direct window into the era that built Milwaukee. Guided tours only. Ninety minutes, and it sits west of downtown near Marquette.
Lakefront Brewery. A working brewery on the Milwaukee River known for a deliberately irreverent tour that ends in the taproom, in a city where brewing history is the civic identity. Book ahead as tours fill. Ninety minutes, and it is a short ride from downtown.
Good to know
Which airport should I use?
Milwaukee Mitchell (MKE) is only 15 minutes from downtown; Chicago O'Hare is 90 minutes to two hours away with frequent Amtrak connections.
Is downtown walkable?
Yes — downtown, the Third Ward and the lakefront museums are all within walking distance, with a streetcar covering the longer stretches.
What is the weather in late March?
Cold and windy off the lake, often near or just above freezing. A proper winter coat is still warranted.
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