FIRST Conference

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Overview

FIRST Conference is the annual event organized by the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), a global organization founded in 1990. It convenes security and incident response professionals from public, private, and education sectors to exchange ideas, datasets, techniques, and collaborate on mutual interests. The 38th conference is scheduled for June 14-19, 2026, at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado.

History

FIRST was founded in 1990 by a group of incident response teams to facilitate cooperation among computer security incident response organizations. The annual conference began shortly thereafter as a key platform for members and professionals. Key milestones include consistent annual gatherings worldwide, with the 2026 edition marking the 38th event hosted in Denver, USA.

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Annual Conference	Premier incident response and security gathering	$1,000 - $2,500
Call for Speakers Program	Opportunity for professionals to present research	Free application
Networking Sessions	Facilitated peer-to-peer collaboration events	Included in registration
Training Workshops	Hands-on security skills development	$500 - $1,500

Manufacturing

As an event organizer, FIRST Conference does not manufacture physical products; events are produced in-house by the FIRST organization with venue partnerships and outsourced logistics where needed.

Notable Products

FIRST Annual Conference - Multi-day event for security professionals featuring talks, workshops, and networking.
Call for Speakers - Annual submission process for conference presentations, closed for 2026.
Member Collaboration Forums - Sessions for exchanging datasets and techniques among incident response teams.
Global Trust Networks - Platforms to strengthen relationships across sectors and career stages.

Reputation

FIRST Conference is regarded by security professionals as a key venue for specialized incident response discussions and international collaboration. It is valued for fostering trust networks and sharing practical techniques. Some feedback from similar events notes a desire for more introductory content to broaden accessibility.

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