EVENTS
From community calls to expert-led workshops, our events bring people together to learn, connect, and shape the future of cognitive security.
CognectCon
Cognitive Security Workshop
CognectCon is where the cognitive security community comes together to tackle the biggest problems we face.
Each workshop focuses on a high-impact theme, gathering experts, creatives, and practitioners to collaboratively design actionable solutions. This is not your typical conference! CognectCon is a high-signal, low-fluff working summit built around innovation, cross-disciplinary insight, and momentum.
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CogSec Village
Hands-On Immersive Experience
The Cognitive Security Village is our hands-on exploration space at major conferences and meetups—part demo lab, part tactical playground. Designed for hackers, researchers, and curious minds alike, the village showcases just how easy it is to hack the human brain.
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Interactive experiments in influence, bias, and deception
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Live challenges and simulations
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Community-driven talks, tools, and surprise drops
Each village event is different, tailored to the space, audience, and moment. But one thing’s always true: the most dangerous exploit is the one inside your mind.
Workshops & Meetups
Virtual, On-Demand, and In-Person
Whether it’s a tailored workshop for your team or a pop-up CSI meetup in your area, our events are designed to move the needle. We offer immersive learning and networking experiences that explore the frontiers of cognitive security.
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Custom workshops for cybersecurity teams, researchers, and educators
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Live cohorts on cognitive defense and resilience
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In-person meetups sponsored by forward-thinking partners across the globe
Our events are interactive, thought-provoking, and always evolving to match the needs of the moment.
Interested in hosting an event? Want to speak at an upcoming workshop? Contact us to discuss options!
The best way to participate in our community meetings and other events is to become a member. Becoming a CSI member is FREE, it only requires a simple application.
Private Community Meetings
Reflect, Connect, and Grow Together
In addition to public-facing workshops and events, CSI hosts a rhythm of curated, members-only gatherings designed for deeper dialogue and trust-based collaboration.
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Weekly discussion forums where cognitive security professionals, researchers, and strategists unpack real-world challenges, recent research, and emerging threats in a trusted space.
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Monthly SHIELD meetings (Security & Human Insight for Educating Leaders on Defense) that provide space for shared reflection, burnout prevention, and collective strategy among human-centered cybersecurity and human risk management professionals.
These sessions are gated, high-signal, and intentionally low-profile to preserve their value and integrity.