Japan to host cybersecurity symposiums and AI-focused conferences in 2026

Several cybersecurity conferences are scheduled to take place in Japan to address evolving digital threats. The Kanagawa Prefectural Police Cyber Security Countermeasures Public-Private Joint Project will host the Cybercrime Prevention Symposium 2026. This event will be held at three locations, including Ebina City and Yokohama, featuring lectures on cyberattacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises and supply chain security.

Additionally, the Japan Computer Security Incident Response Association (NCA) has announced the NCA Annual Conference 2026, scheduled for December 2–4. The conference will focus on the role of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) in the age of artificial intelligence, aiming to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among security practitioners across various industries.