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IT Security Summit Munich is a hands-on IT security conference organized by Software & Support Media as part of the devmio conference portfolio. It focuses on cloud, DevSecOps, web, API and AI-driven security, and targets security professionals, software developers, DevOps and DevSecOps engineers, cloud engineers, architects, penetration testers, consultants, technical leads and IT decision-makers. The 2026 edition runs from November 30 to December 4 at the Holiday Inn Munich - City Centre, Hochstrasse 3. Workshop days fall on November 30 and December 3, the main conference days with keynotes and sessions on December 1 and 2 alongside an expo, and a two-day bootcamp on December 3-4. Attendance is possible on site or online via a livestream with live Q&A. Tracks cover AI-powered security automation; cloud, API and identity security; DevSecOps; pentesting, vulnerability management and forensics; and secure coding across the software development lifecycle. Workshops dig into practical topics such as threat modeling, web application security based on the OWASP Top Ten and securing CI pipelines. For teams that want applied skills rather than vendor talk, this cybersecurity conference in Munich offers a dense week of practical training.
IT Security Summit Munich 2026 takes place Nov 30 – Dec 4, 2026 in Munich, Germany.
IT Security Summit Munich 2026 is a hybrid event — you can attend on-site or join remotely.
IT Security Summit Munich 2026 is organized by Software & Support Media.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Security professionals gathering in Munich at the turn of December land in a city with a substantial defence, aerospace and industrial control presence, alongside two major universities. The winter setting is austere and handsome: bare plane trees, frost on the Isar, and long indoor evenings. Schwabing and Maxvorstadt, north of the old town, offer a quieter base than the tourist-heavy central squares.
S-Bahn services S1 and S8 link Munich Airport (MUC) to the Hauptbahnhof and Marienplatz in roughly 40 minutes, running throughout the day and much of the night. Within the city, trams are often the most pleasant option for short distances, and the U-Bahn is fast and frequent. Munich also has excellent onward rail links to Nuremberg, Salzburg and Zurich if extending the trip.
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Residenz Munich. The former royal palace of the Bavarian rulers, a sprawling complex of state rooms, a treasury of regalia and a remarkable shell-encrusted grotto courtyard. Substantially rebuilt post-war. Allow two hours for the palace rooms alone, and note the treasury requires a separate ticket. Tickets on Tiqets →
Pinakothek der Moderne. Four collections under one roof covering art, graphics, architecture and industrial design, the last of which is unusually strong on twentieth-century product engineering. Around two hours. It sits within the Kunstareal museum quarter, so pairing with a neighbouring gallery is easy. Tickets on Tiqets →
Viktualienmarkt. A permanent open-air food market operating since 1807, selling cheese, charcuterie, spices and produce, with a covered beer garden at its centre. Best visited late morning for lunch. Forty-five minutes, and it is a short walk south of Marienplatz.
Nymphenburg Palace. A baroque summer palace west of the centre, with a long canal frontage and extensive grounds that freeze over in hard winters. The Gallery of Beauties is the best-known interior. Two hours including the park, reached by tram from the city centre. Tickets on Tiqets →
Which district is best to stay in?
Maxvorstadt and Schwabing offer good transport links and a quieter atmosphere than the immediate city centre, with plenty of restaurants.
How cold does Munich get in early December?
Around or slightly below freezing, with a reasonable chance of snow given the proximity to the Alps. Warm layers are essential.
Can I visit the Alps on a free day?
Yes. Direct trains reach Garmisch-Partenkirchen in about ninety minutes, making a day trip into the mountains realistic.
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