# Cybersecurity and cybercrime congresses in Argentina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-and-cybercrime-congresses-in-argentina
> Updated: 2026-09-21T03:32:28.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Argentina is hosting a series of specialized cybersecurity events. In late August, San Martín de los Andes hosted the second Regional Congress on Cybercrime and Digital Evidence. Organized by the Universidad Austral’s Cybercrime and Digital Evidence Observatory in partnership with TikTok, the congress focused on training the judiciary, security forces, and educators on digital evidence handling and investigations involving minors.

Following this, the country held its first National Cyberdefense Congress, Cyber.ar 2026, from September 16 to 18 at the Army Engineering Faculty (FIE) of the National Defense University. The event convened domestic and international experts from the defense, academic, scientific-technological, business, and government sectors to address strategic, technological, and legal issues regarding cyberspace infrastructure protection.

During the opening, Defense Minister Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti emphasized that cyberspace is a “distinct domain of contemporary conflict” that is transversal and linked to land, maritime, aerial, and space domains. The agenda covered cyber defense policies, cyber operations, cognitive warfare, cyber diplomacy, and the security of critical infrastructure. Participants included high-ranking Argentine Army officials and specialists from Germany, Spain, El Salvador, and the Organization of American States (OAS). The initiative was declared of interest by the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Justice, and the Legislature of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Argentina hosts first National Cyberdefense Congress

Argentina held its first National Cyberdefense Congress, gathering international experts to discuss cyber warfare, critical infrastructure security, and the strategic role of cyberspace in modern conflict.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-hosts-first-national-cyberdefense-congress

### 2026-09-07: Argentina to host first National Cyberdefense Congress

Argentina will host its first National Cyberdefense Congress, Cyber. ar 2026, focusing on strategic protection of cyberspace and technical research.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-host-first-national-cyberdefense-congress

### 2026-08-24: San Martín de los Andes to host regional cybercrime congress

San Martín de los Andes will host a regional congress on August 27 focused on cybercrime and digital evidence training for judicial and security officials.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-martn-de-los-andes-to-host-regional-cybercrime-congress

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