Can I earn continuing education credits for attending the forum?

Attendees may earn up to 16 credits through our partnership with (ISC)2. Attendees must check in at registration each morning to receive their 8 credits for Day 1 and Day 2. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion one week after the forum concludes for any other certification needs. If you have provided IANS with your CISSP # during the registration process then we will automatically submit to (ISC)2.

What is the registration fee?

The Forum is complimentary and open to active Information Security Professionals from private and public sector corporations and organizations.

What time does the Forum begin and end?

The Forum officially begins on Day 1 at 7:30am and ends on Day 2 at 4:40pm.

What's the registration deadline?

Are the presentations available for viewing after the Forum?

All roundtable sessions will be available after the Forum. Many presentations are uploaded to the Mobile App prior to the Forum.

Does IANS provide a Mobile App?

The IANS Information Security Forum App will be available 1 week prior to the event. To download the Mobile App go to the App Store or Google Play Store on your device and search IANS.

How can I promote my involvement with the event?

Please share your thoughts and excitement using our event hashtags found at the top of this page.

How can I submit my feedback on the Forum?

We encourage you to fill out our general survey located in the middle of your program. Please drop off your survey at the registration desk before you leave.

Is there free Wi-Fi onsite?

Free Wi-Fi will be provided throughout the Forum in conference areas.

What can I expect when I attend an IANS event?

When attending an IANS Information Security Forum, you will have the opportunity to take part in technical and strategic Roundtable sessions that discuss the latest issues and trends found in the market. These Roundtable discussions are led by IANS Faculty who are also long-time information security practitioners. You will also have the chance to network with industry peers and learn about the newest technologies and services during any one of our Technology Spotlight sessions.

What is the best way to stay updated before and during the Forum?

For all updates please download the IANS Mobile App or follow us on Twitter.

Where do I pick up my badge and registration material?

Your badge and registration materials will be available to pick-up at the registration desk. Registration starts at 7:30am.

Will there be opportunities to network with peers and sponsors?

There will be chances to network with your peers during the lunches, breaks and the networking reception at the end of day one.

Cancellations

IANS requests that cancellations please be submitted two weeks prior to a Forum. Reserved seats are limited.

Hotel Cancellations

If you have booked a hotel room with IANS during the registration process or you have reached out to an IANS team member regarding booking a room, please note our venues have a cancellation policy of 48 hours. If you do not cancel your reservation through your online registration or in writing to IANS, you will be charged for the night(s) in which you have failed to cancel.

Terms and Conditions

This Forum is produced by IANS, which reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to limit or deny access to the Forum to any entity or individual. Attendance to the Forum is complimentary and open to active information security professionals from private and public-sector corporations and organizations.

Individuals from information security solution providers (software, hardware, and consulting companies) are not eligible to attend unless affiliated with a sponsoring organization.

IANS reserves the right to share attendee contact information with event sponsors and other attendees. IANS will provide on-site opt-out forms that enable you to remove your contact information from being shared as described herein. No contact information will be shared prior to the event.

Photography, Audio & Video Recording

IANS Forums are held in a public venue; therefore, IANS does not prohibit participants, sponsors, or other companies from photographing or taking videos. IANS reserves the right to use images taken at IANS Forums with your photograph and/or likeness in marketing materials.

IANS Code of Conduct

IANS is committed to providing a harassment-free conference experience for all attendees, sponsors, speakers and staff regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, national origin, ethnicity, political affliction or religion.

IANS expects all participants to behave in a professional manner. IANS will not condone any form of sexual language and imagery, verbal threats or demands, offensive comments, intimidation, stalking, sustained disruption of session or events, inappropriate physical contract, and unwelcomed sexual attention.

If any form of written, social media, verbal, or physical harassment is reported, participant will be asked to stop and expected to comply immediately. Offender will be subject to expulsion from the conference.

If you are being harassed or notice someone being harassed, please contact the event staff. In the event of an emergency situation, please contact local authorities immediately.

We expect participants to follow these rules at all event venues and event-related social activities.

How can I book a hotel room?

All hotel requests must be made through the registration site.

How can I cancel my hotel reservation?

Most of our hotel venues have a 72 hour cancellation policy. You must cancel by contacting one of the IANS team members or through the online registration. If you fail to do so you will be charged for the night(s) in which you have failed to cancel.

Is parking provided?

IANS does not cover any parking.

What hotel accommodations are available during the Forum?

IANS provides a room block for forum events. There will be a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rate.

Will I receive a hotel confirmation number?

You will receive a hotel confirmation number 2 weeks prior to the Forum.