CSA XCon’26: 11-14 Mar, Himalayan Cultural Center, Dehradun 2026 -

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The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Uttarakhand Chapter is hosting the largest AI and cybersecurity conference, CSA XCon 2026, a historic worldwide event in Dehradun. The event, which has returned to the foothills of the Himalayas after ten years, provides over 1,000 international practitioners, researchers, and policy thinkers with a high-impact platform.

The summit focuses on the nexus of Generative AI, Cloud Resilience, and Offensive Security, bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application. In addition to addressing the unique digital dangers confronting India’s vital infrastructure, it seeks to establish the area as a developing center for the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

Purpose of Event

Four strategic pillars form the foundation of the summit’s architecture, which aims to promote a robust and highly skilled digital future:

Hands-on Skill Mastery: Putting an emphasis on practitioner-led learning instead of traditional lecture-only formats through in-depth technical seminars, live laboratories, and skill-based challenges.
AI Security & Governance: Establishing frameworks for “Responsible AI” and “AI TRiSM,” with an emphasis on protecting autonomous systems and reducing risks brought on by AI, such as deepfakes.
Collaborative Innovation: Establishing a “Global-Local” bridge so that local startups and foreign specialists may work together on “Make in India” security solutions.
National Resilience & Policy: Coordinating with India’s changing digital regulations (DPDP Act) to assist businesses in managing compliance while developing a “Cyber-Ready” workforce.

Agenda

Technical immersion and strategic discourse make up the four-day event:

Skill-Building Days (11–12 Mar):

Specialized Training: Intense training in DevSecOps, 5G hacking, and Active Directory threats.
Live Hackathons: Developers and hackers compete in high-stakes settings to solve real-world security issues in exchange for prizes and mentorship.

Main Conference (13–14 Mar):

Keynote Sessions: Talks about the future of generative AI and cloud security from world leaders.
Technical Tracks: Talks led by experts on cloud infrastructure protection, red teaming, and hardware/IoT security.
Networking & Gala: Special “Cocktail Parties” and “Speaker Dinners” are intended to link up-and-coming talent with seasoned professionals in the field.
Cultural Experience: Arranged nightly events at the Himalayan Cultural Centre to honor Uttarakhand’s regional culture.

Speakers & Dignitaries

More than 30 national and worldwide cybersecurity heavyweights are present at the event:

Satendra Singh Khari: CISO and cybersecurity consultant with expertise in offensive hardware hacking.
Vinod Kumar Shrimali: Renowned authority on 5G hacking and AI security.
Deepak Sharma: Expert in Python for Hackers and Cybersecurity Leadership.
Sagar Sajwan: Knowledgeable about BLE hacking and iOS reverse engineering.
Naveen Pal: Top authority on the security of Active Directory.
Archit Vats: Knowledgeable about penetration testing and DevSecOps.

Sponsors & Partners

Regional academic organizations and worldwide leaders in technology support the summit:

Primary Host: Uttarakhand Chapter of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA).
Technology Partners: International cloud service providers and AI research institutions are concentrating on “Trustworthy AI.”
Training Partners: SANS-aligned trainers, specialist hacker collectives, and offensive security (OffSec).
Community & Knowledge Partners: Academic institutions in Dehradun, the CSA Bangalore Chapter, and other regional IT cells.
Supportive Bodies: Uttarakhand’s local government organizations and national security think tanks.