Overview
About this event
Fal.Con is CrowdStrike's annual user conference. It gathers CISOs, SOC teams, threat hunters, and security builders. The focus, set out on the official site, is stopping breaches in the AI era.
The event centres on the CrowdStrike Falcon platform. It mixes keynotes, technical sessions, and hands-on workshops. Major product announcements are typically made here.
The 2026 edition runs across four days in Las Vegas. It is CrowdStrike's tenth Fal.Con and its largest yet. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend.
What Usually Happens at Fal.Con?
The week opens with training and a Global Partner Summit. Keynotes and technical sessions run across the main days. A large expo floor, the Hub, anchors the event.
The programme includes over 500 sessions in 2026. Topics span cloud, identity, SOC, and threat intelligence. Hands-on workshops let teams practise on the Falcon platform.
When Is Fal.Con 2026 Taking Place?
The event runs August 31 to September 3, 2026. The venue is the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. In-person passes are sold out, with digital access still open.
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Fal.Con 2026: Latest Updates
4 topicsSeveral details are now confirmed on the official site. These cover the theme, keynotes, and a new summit. In-person registration has already sold out.
The Theme is Securing the AI Revolution
The 2026 theme is "Securing the AI Revolution." It focuses on securing AI across the enterprise. This spans endpoints, browsers, SaaS, cloud, and autonomous agents.
Inaugural Day Zero Threat Summit
Fal.Con 2026 launches the first Day Zero Threat Summit, per the expansion announcement. It kicks off Fal.Con week ahead of the main days. It centres on original threat research from CrowdStrike.
Keynote Lineup Confirmed
CEO and founder George Kurtz headlines the opening keynote on Tuesday. President Mike Sentonas and Adam Meyers follow on Wednesday, with Bartley Richardson and Alex Ionescu closing Thursday. Special guests are also promised; the full speaker list is on the official site.
In-Person Sold Out, Digital Open
In-person passes for Fal.Con 2026 are sold out. Fal.Con Digital remains available on the official site. It streams the keynotes live with post-event content.
Main Topics at Fal.Con 2026
4 topicsThe programme is built around the AI era of security. Topics come from the official agenda and event pages. The areas below reflect the confirmed focus.
Securing AI Across the Enterprise
Sessions cover discovering, governing, and securing AI. This spans agents, SaaS, cloud, and data. The aim is safe AI adoption at scale.
Transforming the SOC
Talks focus on the AI-era security operations centre. Agentic workflows and automation are core themes. The goal is moving from alert-chasing to AI-directed defence.
Threat Intelligence and Adversary Tradecraft
Sessions share frontline intelligence on modern adversaries. Threat hunters and incident responders present real cases. Adversary Tradecraft tracks examine attacker techniques directly.
Cloud, Identity, and Endpoint Protection
The agenda covers cloud, identity, and endpoint security. These are core pillars of the Falcon platform. Dedicated tracks serve each security team.
Event Experiences
5 topicsFal.Con blends main-stage content with hands-on and social formats. Each format serves a different kind of attendee. The sections below outline what to expect.
Keynotes and Technical Sessions
Keynotes open each of the three main days; the lineup is on the keynotes page. Over 500 sessions run across the programme. These include breakouts, demos, and adversary tradecraft tracks.
Hands-On Workshops and CrowdStrike University
More than 100 hands-on workshops run during the event. CrowdStrike University offers paid training on Monday and Thursday. Both let teams build practical Falcon platform skills.
The Fal.Con Hub
The Hub is the central expo and networking space. It features sponsor showcases, demos, and refreshments. Receptions and happy hours run here through the week.
CxO Exchange and Industry Exchanges
The CxO Exchange is a C-suite forum on AI strategy. Industry Exchanges gather peers by sector. Both offer smaller, focused discussion.
Fal.Con Fest and Networking
Fal.Con Fest is the customer appreciation party. It runs on the evening of September 2. Networking receptions run across all four days.
Why Fal.Con 2026 Matters
3 topicsFal.Con is where CrowdStrike sets its security direction. The event shapes how teams approach AI-era defence. Different roles gain different value from attending.
For CISOs and Security Leaders
Keynotes and the CxO Exchange target security executives. Content covers AI risk, governance, and strategy. Leaders can benchmark their programme against peers.
For SOC and Engineering Teams
Hands-on workshops build practical Falcon skills. Sessions cover automation and agentic SOC workflows. Threat intelligence tracks sharpen frontline defence.
For Technical and Business Leaders
The agenda previews where AI security is heading. This helps leaders plan safe AI adoption. Product announcements signal the platform roadmap.
Agenda
The event runs across four days. Times follow US Pacific Time (PDT, UTC-7). The agenda is subject to change; the at-a-glance view has the current version.
| Date | Programme | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 31 | CrowdStrike University, Global Partner Summit, Survivor Games, Opening Reception | Mandalay Bay |
| Tuesday, September 1 | Opening Keynotes, sessions, workshops, the Hub, Adversary Underground | Mandalay Bay |
| Wednesday, September 2 | Keynotes, sessions, workshops, Fal.Con Fest party | Mandalay Bay |
| Thursday, September 3 | Closing Keynotes, sessions, CrowdStrike University, concludes 3pm | Mandalay Bay |
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Registration and Access
Fal.Con 2026 requires a paid pass. In-person passes are sold out, but the official rates are below; see the registration FAQ for terms. Fal.Con Digital access remains available online.
| Pass Type | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Full conference pass, until August 8 | $1,995 |
| Final | Full conference pass, from August 9 | $2,195 |
| Team Bundle | Ten full conference passes | $7,500 |
| Government | Full pass, .gov or .mil email | $1,195 |
| CrowdStrike University | Per training course, Monday or Thursday | $1,000 |
All attendees must be 21 or older. Cancellations before August 17 get a full refund, dropping to 50% through August 27. The full pass covers sessions, workshops, the Hub, and receptions.
What you'll take away
Walk in curious. Walk out with a playbook.
- Securing AI across agents, SaaS, cloud, and data
- Transforming the SOC with agentic workflows and automation
- Frontline threat intelligence and adversary tradecraft
- Cloud, identity, and endpoint protection on the Falcon platform
Who should attend
Built for these humans
Venue
Mandalay Bay Resort
Mandalay Bay Resort, 3950 S Las Vegas Boulevard, is an expansion from CrowdStrike's earlier Fal.Con venues. Discounted room blocks were offered at nearby MGM properties including MGM Grand, Aria, Vdara, and The Signature; the Mandalay Bay and Luxor blocks are sold out and discounted rates expired on August 10, 2026. Harry Reid International Airport is under three miles away.
Date & Time
Aug 31 – Sep 3
Starts 8:00 AM PDT
Location
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Mandalay Bay Resort, USA
Format
Hybrid
In-person & Livestream
Mandalay Bay Resort
3950 S Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89119, USA
Speakers5
Engineers shipping the work, not theorizing about it
The confirmed keynote speakers are all CrowdStrike leaders, with special guests still to come.
Recap: 2025 & 2024
The biggest announcements from the last 2 Fal.Con 2026 (CrowdStrike's Annual Cybersecurity Conference) editions.
Fal.Con 2025 Recap
Fal.Con has grown quickly over recent years, with both recent editions held in Las Vegas. The 2025 edition ran September 15-18 at the MGM Grand. It drew over 8,000 attendees, up about 30% year on year.
Agentic AI was the dominant theme.
Main announcements included:
- CEO George Kurtz headlined the opening keynote
- CrowdStrike announced its acquisition of Pangea, valued near $260 million
- Pangea became the basis for AI Detection and Response (AIDR)
- More than 100 sponsors joined the event
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