RSA Conference (RSAC) is the flagship cybersecurity event in San Francisco, convening global security leaders, practitioners, and policymakers at The Moscone Center in SoMa to tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. Spanning multiple days—centered largely in Moscone West—it pairs headline keynotes and expert-driven content with one of the largest security expos in the world.
RSAC serves CISOs and security executives, architects and engineers, DevSecOps and AppSec teams, SOC analysts and incident responders, threat hunters and red/blue/purple teams, privacy and policy leaders, GRC and audit professionals, academics and students, founders and investors, and public‑sector and law‑enforcement officials. Attendees come to benchmark strategy, evaluate tools side‑by‑side, validate roadmaps with peers, and engage directly with the vendors, researchers, and standards bodies shaping cybersecurity’s future.
Across Moscone’s theaters and breakouts, expect main‑stage keynotes, technical sessions, Birds‑of‑a‑Feather meetups, Learning Labs, hands‑on workshops, and peer roundtables. Content tracks typically span cryptography, threat intel and adversary tactics, identity and access management, cloud and container security, API and application security, OT/ICS, AI/ML for defense and attack, zero trust, data security, privacy and public policy, governance/risk/compliance, and incident response. A sprawling expo floor showcases established platforms and early‑stage innovations, with live demos, product briefings, architecture reviews, and opportunities to meet with engineering, product, and customer success teams.
Register early—passes typically range from Expo‑only to full conference, with early‑bird discounts and higher‑tier options; consult the official RSAC site for current pricing, deadlines, and accessibility services. Book walkable lodging in SoMa or along BART/Muni (Powell Street and Yerba Buena/Moscone stations are nearby). Use the RSAC mobile app to build a realistic agenda, schedule vendor meetings, and star overflow sessions. Wear comfortable shoes, carry a portable charger, and budget buffer time for badge pickup and security lines. If you’re comparing tools, arrive with a test checklist and ask vendors for live, scenario‑based demos to accelerate decision‑making.
Featured appearances from cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier and RSA President Rohit Ghai, alongside keynotes from industry leaders. Speaker lineup, subject to change
Skip the surge pricing. Keep the good nights' sleep. Downtown hotels near Moscone Center book up fast and surge in price during RSA Conference week. Marina Motel puts you in a quieter, classic San Francisco neighborhood — walkable to the waterfront, Chestnut Street shops and restaurants, and just a short ride to SoMa and the convention center via rideshare, bus, or the Marina/Union Street corridor. It's a good fit for attendees who want to end a long conference day away from the downtown crowds, with easier parking and a more relaxed, residential feel.
