Upcoming Events
Participate in Global Encryption Day 2026
On 21 October 2026, be part of an annual day of action when millions of Internet users across the world, civil society organizations, businesses, and technologists come together to promote, protect, and defend strong encryption.
Encryption in Practice: How Encryption Protects People, Rights, and Communities
Join this webinar from IRIS on Monday 19 October, to learn more on how encryption protects people, communities and fundamental
When:
19 October 2026
What Youth Have to Say About Encryption
Join on 19 October, a workshop at IGF Argentina 2026 that will explore how legislative proposals in Latin America impact
When:
19 October 2026
Where:
Buenos Aires
Encryption for Everyday Safety: Protecting Phones, Messages, Money, and Personal Data
Join "Encryption for Everyday Safety: Protecting Phones, Messages, Money, and Personal Data" on 20 October!
When:
20 October 2026
Where:
University of Professional Studies, Accra
From Enigma to Chat Control: Why Encryption Is Everyone’s Business
Join the Internet Society India Mumbai Chapter for “From Enigma to Chat Control: Why Encryption Is Everyone’s Business”, an online
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Virtual (Zoom)
A Digital Safety Exhibition for Refugee Online Workers, Kakuma
An exhibition that will run as five interactive walk-through stations targeted to refugee online workers and digital skills students, a
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Kakuma Refugee Camp, Turkana County, Kenya
Global Encryption Day 2026: Protecting Patient Data Through End-to-End Encryption
Join "Protecting Patient Data Through End-to-End Encryption" on 21 October!
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Faculty of Media and Communication Studies Hall, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Global Encryption Day: ISOC Ontario Event
Come join us for the GED 2026 event Imagine a World Without Encryption: A Canadian and US Perspective
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Oshawa, Ontario Canada
Global Encryption Day Summit 2026
Imagine a World Without Encryption: Defending the Foundation of Digital Trust Join the Internet Society, the Center for Democracy and
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Online
Global Encryption Day 2026
Join us on 21 October 2026, to celebrate the 6th annual Global Encryption Day!
When:
21 October 2026
Where:
Online
Interested in organizing an event for the Global Encryption Day 2026? Let us know.
Past Events
SecureNet Summit 2026 : Turning Encryption Awareness into Everyday Practice
Join the SecureNet Summit 2026, organized by the Free Tech Institute (FREETI), a digital security and privacy awareness event happening ...
When:
16 October 2026
Where:
Jerusalem Hotel
Workshop to Repair, Reuse and Protect: Technology with Social Impact
Join us on October 14th to understand and put into practice a simple idea: a mobile phone or computer we ...
When:
14 October 2026
Where:
FabLab UPC, Barcelona
eco x Global Encryption Day 2026: Post-Quantum Ready – Securing Encryption for Connected Mobility
Join on 14 October "eco x Global Encryption Day 2026: Post-Quantum Ready - Securing Encryption for Connected Mobility"! ...
When:
14 October 2026
Where:
PI Office, Rue de la Loi 38, 1000 Brussels Belgium & online
Encrypted By Design 2026 : Protecting Public Interest AI through Strong Encryption
Join on 14 October: Encrypted By Design 2026 : Protecting Public Interest AI through Strong Encryption! ...
When:
14 October 2026
Where:
Abuja, Nigeria (In-person) Benin& Togo (Virtual )
Encryption in Practice – Securing People, Services and Digital Infrastructure
On 12 October, join Encryption in Practice, an event on encryption advocacy and implementation, focusing on people and digital safety, ...
When:
12 October 2026
Where:
Online
Encryption Training for Journalists and Human Rights Activists in the DRC
YALI RLC East Africa Alumni Chapter of DR Congo is organizing a two-day encryption training for 20 journalists and human ...
When:
8 October 2026
Where:
Kinshasa
Encrypted & Empowered: Securing the Data, Protecting the People
As part of Encryption Day 2026, DIG/SEC Initiative will convene human rights defenders, journalists, and activists from across Lango Sub-region ...
When:
5 October 2026
Where:
Alero Village, Kwania District, Northern Uganda
MTANDAO BORA: PROTECTING DATA, ADVANCING DIGITAL RIGHTS AND BUILDING INCLUSIVE CONNECTIVITY FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES OF SIAYA, KENYA
Join us for a digital safety workshop in Ugunja on 2 October 2026. The event will cover topics like online ...
When:
2 October 2026
Where:
Ugunja. Siaya
Paraguay Encryption Day 2026
Paraguay Encryption Day 2026, organized by Internet Society Paraguay, focused on “Encrypting the Digital Future.” The event discussed Post-Quantum Cryptography, ...
When:
1 October 2026
Where:
Aula Magna of the Catholic University of Carapeguá