datasecAI 2026: Here's What CISOs, Data Leaders, and AI Builders Can Expect

datasecAI 2026, Nov 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, is the biggest gathering of AI security leaders. See the agenda and register for free.

AI agents now act on objectives using any data or systems they can reach, often without human approval at each step. Security programs were designed before this was possible. datasecAI is about closing that gap. For three days, practitioners and leaders will work together to rethink how security should operate.

If you've never attended and you're trying to figure out whether it's worth your time, here's what the conference is, who it's for, and what you'll walk away with.

What is datasecAI?

datasecAI is Cyera's annual AI security conference and the biggest gathering of AI security leaders. datasecAI 2026 runs November 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency, and the conference pass is free.

This year's theme says it plainly: the future of trusted AI starts here. The premise behind it is a new kind of security architecture, one in which trust and visibility are built into the infrastructure, so speed no longer trades off against control. Security leaders, identity leads, and architects spend three days comparing notes on how to let AI move fast without losing control of the data it touches. The expectation is practical: bring the questions you haven't been able to answer internally and leave with frameworks and action items you can use the week you get back.

datasecAI is built for CISOs, data leaders, and AI builders

The agenda is built around three groups:

1. Security leaders. CISOs, security architects, CIOs, and CTOs are being asked to approve AI initiatives and are accountable for the results. Blocking all projects can erode trust with the business. Approving everything shifts all risk to security. These sessions focus on finding a balanced, practical path forward.
2. Data and governance leaders. CDOs and governance leads need to understand what data AI agents can access and ensure compliance at scale, often across multiple clouds. Manual processes are no longer feasible.
3. ​AI and platform builders. Heads of AI and data scientists are deploying agents and models into production, sometimes without full visibility into the data and systems those agents interact with.

What topics does datasecAI cover?

Sessions span data security, AI governance, agentic security, and data security posture management (DSPM), organized around four ideas:

• The autonomous workforce. AI agents are already performing real tasks within organizations, acting on objectives without human approval at each step. Often, they move faster than the security team can track.
• Data and identity convergence. To govern AI agents, you need to know both what data exists and who or what can access it. If treated separately, gaps appear that no one can fully account for.
• The CISO shift. CISOs who succeed are those who can show the board what is actually happening in their environment. With evidence, they can say yes to the business, not just default to no.
• Trust. Each theme leads to a single question: can this be trusted? Trust is only possible when data, identity, and agents are managed together.

What's on the agenda?

Keynote. Cyera experts, customers, and AI leaders discuss how to build trust in an autonomous workforce. They will cover why data and identity governance must be unified, and why CISOs are most effective as architects rather than gatekeepers.

Executive Track. For leaders shaping strategy: industry speakers share how to turn data, AI, and identity security programs into enablers for AI transformation. Sessions cover setting objectives, measuring outcomes, and learning from real customer and partner experiences. Attendees leave with a practical playbook for their own programs.

Product Track. For technologists focused on implementation: sessions dive into data security, identity, and agent capabilities, using real use cases such as insider risk. Live demos run throughout, along with a preview of upcoming work from Cyera Research.

​Hands-On Track. For practitioners: live labs on identity, data security, and agent workflows. Attendees configure policies, build automations, and work directly in the UI, gaining skills they can apply immediately in their own environments.

Certification courses. Two AI Security School certifications are available: AI Security Practitioner and AI Trust Practitioner. Completing a course earns a certification and CPE credits.

Expo Hall. Sponsors and partners present live demos of AI-driven data discovery, classification, and protection. Attendees can discuss identity and data challenges directly with teams facing similar issues.​

The agenda also features the Partner Summit, Women in DataSec, and the Executive Summit.

How much does datasecAI cost?

The conference pass is free and covers all three days of the event, November 9-11.

• Flights and hotel are not included: attendees book and pay for their own travel and accommodation.

How do I register?

Registration for datasecAI 2026 is open now. Choose your track and certification course, then secure your spot for November 9-11 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas. 

​datasecAI 2026 FAQ

When and where is datasecAI 2026? November 9-11, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas.

Is datasecAI free to attend? Yes. The conference pass is free.

Are flights and hotels included? No. The conference pass is free, but attendees book and pay for their own flights and accommodation.

​Can I earn CPE credits at datasecAI? Yes. Certification courses offer CPE credits along with two certifications: AI Security Practitioner and AI Trust Practitioner.

Who is datasecAI for? Security leaders (CISOs, security architects, CIOs, CTOs), data and governance leaders (CDOs, governance leads), and AI and platform builders (heads of AI, data scientists).

What can I expect as a first-time attendee? A keynote, three tracks (Executive, Product, and Hands-On), certification courses, and an Expo Hall, all focused on securing AI agents and the data they depend on.