About BSides Ottawa

BSides… is made out of people! BSides Ottawa is brought to you by Hackers 4 Karma (H4K), a registered Canadian not-for-profit organization.  

BSides Ottawa is a dynamic, grassroots-driven cybersecurity unconference powered entirely by passionate volunteers. It offers an open and inclusive platform for experts, industry professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts to share innovative ideas, tackle pressing questions, showcase research, and spark meaningful discussions. By bringing together the public and private sectors, BSides Ottawa strengthens trusted connections within the National Capital Region’s vibrant cybersecurity community.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, speakers, organizers, and volunteers for making BSides Ottawa 2025 a huge success! The quality and diversity of talks and activities were truly inspiring and reflect the strength of our cybersecurity community. We look forward to seeing you next year!

BSides Ottawa Villages

About the Venue

We’re thrilled to announce our return for 2026 at the Ottawa Conference & Event Centre (OCEC)! Perfectly located just minutes from Parliament, national museums, highway access, the train station, and the airport, it’s the ideal spot to bring our community together. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Looking for information about parking? Accomodations? Please visit our FAQ page.

Can’t wait until the main event? Good news, the BSides Ottawa Meetup page is live, with regularly-scheduled events!