Overview

Hosting the APCERT AGM & Conference to transform the recent cyber incident into an opportunity to re-emerge as a cybersecurity powerhouse, and to explore proactive measures for strengthening resilience

Co-hosted in conjunction with the APCERT Annual Conference, FIRST Symposium, and APISC Security Training Course

Important Dates

• June | Call for Paper / Trainer, Registration Open
• September | Review and Notification of Acceptance
• October | Program Details

Program

Nov 3 Tue

APCERT
Steering Committee Meeting

10:30 – 12:00

Charlotte

APCERT
Annual General Meeting

14:00 – 17:00

Crystal Ballroom 1&2

Social Networking

18:00 – 20:00

Pearl

Nov 4 Wed

APCERT
Annual Conference Closed

8:50 – 14:40

Crystal Ballroom 1&2

APCERT
Drill TTX & CTF

15:00 – 18:00

Pearl TTX | Crystal Ballroom 3 CTF

Social Activity

19:00 – 21:00

Nov 5 Thu

APCERT–FIRST
Regional Symposium Open

8:50 – 17:00

Crystal Ballroom 1&2

Gala Dinner

18:00 – 20:30

Crystal Ballroom 3

Nov 6 Fri

FIRST Training

09:00 – TBD

Belle-Vue

Registration

This conference was supported in part by a grant from the APNIC Foundation, via the Foundation Community Assistance Fund.
Please note that registration may close early depending on the volume of applicants.

Completion of the registration form does not automatically guarantee participation. All registrations will be reviewed by the Secretariat, and participants will receive a separate confirmation notice once their registration has been approved.

Additionally, please note that the AGM and APCERT Closed Conference are restricted to APCERT members only.

All participants entering the Republic of Korea must hold either a valid visa or a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA). Please check your entry requirements.
Korea Visa Portal → https://www.visa.go.kr
K-ETA Application → https://www.k-eta.go.kr
Visa-Free Countries List → https://english.visitkorea.or.kr

The Secretariat provides official invitation letters to registered participants. If you require an official invitation letter, please request it under the "Visa & Entry Requirements" section during registration.

Go to Register

Call for Paper / Trainer

We warmly invite professionals and practitioners to apply as speakers or trainers. Applications are open until July 24, 2026 — we look forward to your participation!

Important Notes:
- Submission of an application does not guarantee selection. All submissions will be carefully reviewed by the organizing secretariat, and applicants will be notified of the outcome via separate communication.
- Please note that selection as a speaker or trainer does not substitute for conference registration. All selected speakers and trainers are required to complete a separate participant registration.

Go to Submit

Conference Venue

LOTTE HOTEL BUSAN | 772, Gaya-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea

Accommodations

Conference participants are eligible for discounted accommodation rates at our official venue, Lotte Hotel, and the nearby Busan Business Hotel (a 2-minute walk away).
After your registration has been confirmed, information on partner hotels, special accommodation rates, and booking procedures will be provided by the Secretariat.

Past Conference Highlights