c0c0n 2026 Kochi: Training dates, main conference schedule and confirmed cybersecurity tracks
c0c0n 2026 opens in Kochi on 6 October, with its main conference on 9–10 October. Check the official phase schedule, venue and cybersecurity tracks.
- c0c0n 2026 is scheduled for 6–13 October at Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, Kochi, according to Kerala Police and the organiser website.
- The programme opens with pre-conference technical training on 6–8 October; the main conference follows on 9–10 October.
- Post-conference technical training is scheduled for 11–13 October, making the event an eight-day, three-phase programme rather than a two-day conference only.
- The confirmed main-conference streams cover AI, leadership and GRC; FinTech and BFSI; OT, IoT and hardware; research and technical work; law enforcement; and child online safety.
- Kerala Police describes the event as being held under its leadership; the independent event listings corroborate the Kochi location and practitioner-oriented cybersecurity focus.
- Security.World currently displays an abbreviated 7–11 October range that conflicts with the 6–13 October official schedule. Plan from the official Kerala Police and c0c0n dates, then recheck individual access details with the organiser.
c0c0n 2026 starts on 6 October; the main conference is 9–10 October
c0c0n 2026 in Kochi is scheduled to run from 6 to 13 October 2026 at Grand Hyatt Bolgatty. The key planning point is that the event does not begin with the main conference: pre-conference technical training is set for 6–8 October, the main conference for 9–10 October, and post-conference technical training for 11–13 October. Kerala Police confirms that full eight-day structure, and the c0c0n organiser website lists the same three phases.
That distinction matters for anyone searching for c0c0n 2026 Kochi dates, training dates or conference dates. A person registered for a course may need to be present from 6 October, while a visitor focused on talks and panels should look at 9–10 October. The public central schedule gives phase dates, but it does not state one universal opening hour for every activity. Do not assume that the first day of training, a conference day and a separate programme component share the same reporting time.
The dates remain after 29 September 2026 and leave more than 24 hours of lead time from this check. They are still time-sensitive, however: individual programme details can change. Treat the organiser's current schedule and your own participation communication as the final reference for arrival and access arrangements.
The three phases: what pre-training, conference days and post-training mean
The organiser describes 6–8 October as pre-conference technical training. This is the opening phase of c0c0n 2026, not an early start to the two-day conference. It is intended as a training period, so it should not be described as the full conference programme or used to infer that every conference track is running at that time.
The main conference follows on Friday 9 October and Saturday 10 October. This is where the organiser places the named conference tracks, talks and panel discussions. Kerala Police says the broader programme is expected to include technical sessions, keynote addresses, master classes, round tables, networking sessions, Capture the Flag competitions, cybersecurity villages and live bug-bounty activities. Those are programme components described by the release, not a promise of a particular session, access level or timetable for every attendee.
The third phase, 11–13 October, is post-conference technical training. In practical terms, c0c0n 2026 is a three-part programme across eight days: training before the conference, the main conference in the middle, and training afterwards. That is the clearest way to avoid a common scheduling mistake of booking only around 9–10 October when a selected course may sit outside those two days.
Venue and organiser: Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, Kochi
The official Kerala Police release names Grand Hyatt, Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala, as the venue. The c0c0n venue page identifies it as Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, and the two independent directories reviewed also place the event at Grand Hyatt Kochi. These sources support the venue and city; they do not by themselves establish hotel rooms, transport, parking, security screening, food service or any other visitor arrangement. Check those details with the venue or organiser before relying on them.
Kerala Police says c0c0n 2026 is organised under its leadership and describes a programme intended to convene cybersecurity professionals, government and law-enforcement agencies, industry, researchers, technology specialists, academics and students. The independent Infosec Conferences directory characterises the 19th edition as a physical cybersecurity conference in Kerala with a technical-practitioner focus. It is useful corroboration, but it does not replace the official schedule.
For practical cyber-resilience reading outside the event, see our guide to NetScaler CVE-2026-88771 and CVE-2026-88772 fixed builds. That linked reporting is separate from c0c0n and should not be read as an announced topic or session at the conference.
Six confirmed cybersecurity tracks for the main conference
The official c0c0n conference-tracks page names six streams for the 9–10 October main conference. They are AI, Leadership (CXO) & GRC; FinTech & BFSI; OT, IoT, Hardware & Beyond; Research and Technical; Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA); and Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA). Kerala Police's release lists the same broad set of tracks. The scope is wide, but the labels are more useful than treating c0c0n as one undifferentiated hacking event.
The AI, Leadership (CXO) & GRC stream is positioned around AI governance, cyber-risk management and governance, risk and compliance. FinTech & BFSI is the financial-technology and banking, financial-services and insurance stream. OT, IoT, Hardware & Beyond covers the cyber-physical side, including operational technology, industrial-control systems, connected devices and hardware. These are official descriptions of intended track subjects, not a basis to claim that a particular product, company or speaker will be discussed.
The Research and Technical Track is the deepest technical stream, with the organiser citing areas such as vulnerability research, malware analysis, cloud and API vulnerabilities, and offensive and defensive work. The LEA Track focuses on cybercrime investigation and digital-forensics themes. The CSEA Track is dedicated to child safety in digital spaces. Readers wanting a separate foundation on the practical security questions facing widely used sites can also read our WordPress security and hardening guide; it is background reading, not c0c0n programme material.
What the event information does not confirm
A conference track is not the same as a final personal itinerary. The pages reviewed establish the phase dates, venue, main-conference streams and broad programme format. They should not be used to guarantee a particular speaker's attendance, a session time, an individual trainer, admission to a workshop, ticket price, seat availability or a registration outcome. Those details can depend on the selected programme and the organiser's live information.
The Kerala Police release includes expectations for speakers, participants, countries represented, training programmes and exhibition space. Because those are forward-looking programme descriptions, this guide does not turn them into confirmed attendance counts or promises. It also does not claim a universal agenda slot, an agenda order, or access to CTFs, villages or live activities. Use the organiser's agenda and participation pages for the current version, and consult the terms and conditions that apply to the chosen option.
For readers building broader technical context before an event, our explanation of Kali Linux and its legitimate uses offers a separate, safety-focused primer. It does not establish any c0c0n curriculum or endorse particular activity at the event.
Why the official 6–13 October schedule should control planning
The source picture is mostly consistent, but there is one material date discrepancy. Kerala Police and c0c0n's official website each give the full 6–13 October programme and the same 6–8, 9–10 and 11–13 phase split. Infosec Conferences independently lists 6 October as the event date and describes the Grand Hyatt Kochi programme as including pre- and post-conference training alongside the main conference.
Security.World, by contrast, currently displays 7–11 October. Its page does support that Kerala Police and ISRA are associated with the event, names Grand Hyatt Kochi and describes workshops, speakers, exhibitors and CTFs. Its shortened date range conflicts with the official material, though, so it should not be repeated as the schedule. The official Kerala Police release and organiser site are controlling for dates and phases.
A sensible planning sequence is therefore simple: first choose the relevant phase; next check the organiser's current training, conference-track and agenda pages; then verify the details in the confirmation or other communication tied to your own participation. This is not a claim that any particular registration category remains available. It is a way to avoid confusing a date-only listing with a confirmed individual itinerary.
How to use this c0c0n 2026 Kochi schedule
If the goal is technical training, the relevant windows are 6–8 October before the conference and 11–13 October after it. If the goal is the six named cyber tracks, reserve 9–10 October for the main conference. If the goal is simply to identify the location, the consistent answer across the primary and independent sources is Grand Hyatt Bolgatty in Kochi, Kerala.
Keep the article's boundaries in mind as the dates approach. The evidence supports the event structure and subjects, not travel arrangements, individual speaker appearances, session-specific admission or an unchanged live agenda. Rechecking the official c0c0n website is especially important for anything tied to a personal plan. This approach gives readers a useful c0c0n 2026 training and conference timeline without presenting preliminary programme information as settled fact.
For another India-focused technology-policy explainer, our guide to TRAI's 2026 anti-spam rules is related reading only. It is not an event announcement and does not form part of the c0c0n schedule.
Reader guide
Article questions, answered
Short answers to common reader questions based on the reporting above.
When does c0c0n 2026 begin in Kochi?
c0c0n 2026 is scheduled from 6 to 13 October 2026 at Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, Kochi. The first phase is pre-conference technical training on 6–8 October. The central organiser schedule publishes dates for the phases, not one universal opening hour, so attendees should check their own training, conference or access communication for reporting times.
When is the main c0c0n 2026 conference?
The main conference is scheduled for 9 and 10 October 2026. The organiser groups its named conference tracks on those two days. This is separate from the hands-on pre-conference and post-conference technical-training phases.
Where is c0c0n 2026 being held?
The official Kerala Police release and c0c0n organiser pages name Grand Hyatt Bolgatty, Kochi, Kerala, as the venue. Readers should use the organiser's current venue and registration communications for arrival, access and local logistics details.
Who organises c0c0n 2026?
Kerala Police says the event is organised under its leadership. The independent Security.World listing identifies Kerala Police Cyberdome and ISRA as organisers. For the current programme, dates and participation information, the c0c0n organiser website and Kerala Police release are the controlling sources.
Which cybersecurity tracks are confirmed for c0c0n 2026?
The organiser lists six main-conference tracks: AI, Leadership (CXO) & GRC; FinTech & BFSI; OT, IoT, Hardware & Beyond; Research and Technical; Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA); and Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA). Track names describe the planned streams, not a guarantee that every topic or person will appear in a particular session.
Sources and further reading
These references support the factual context used in this article. Links open the original publisher.
- c0c0n 2026: Kochi to Host Global Cybersecurity Community in OctoberKerala Police · accessed 29 September 2026
- c0c0n 2026 – Hacking & Cyber Security Briefingc0c0n · accessed 29 September 2026
- c0c0n 2026Infosec Conferences · accessed 29 September 2026
- c0c0n 2026Security.World · accessed 29 September 2026
