27TH ANNUAL INFORMATION SECURITY FORUM
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PALMER EVENTS CENTER • AUSTIN, TX

Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) is proud to announce the 27th Annual Information Security Forum (ISF) on May 20-21, 2026 (Wednesday-Thursday) at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, Texas. As the premier cybersecurity event for Texas state and local government and public education institutions, ​ISF 2026 brings together decision-makers, IT professionals, and security leaders from across the state for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

ISF will feature engaging presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration between public-and private-sector security experts.

JOIN US AS AN EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR! 

EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
#TXISF2026

As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your solutions, connect with decision-makers, and strengthen relationships across the state's cybersecurity community.

Don't miss the chance to align your brand with Texas' leading cybersecurity event. Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available now.

*For profit entities may not attend as attendees - they may only attend with an exhibit booth or sponsorship.

LOCATION

Palmer Events Center

900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78704

http://www.palmereventscenter.com

Wednesday, May 20, 2026  7:30 am - 4:15 pm (Central Time

Thursday, May 21, 2026  7:30 am - 3:00 pm (Central Time)

*Note: Expo can begin tear down at 2:30 PM on Thursday

FAQS and TERMS and CONDITIONS

Please review the complete Exhibit & Sponsorship Prospectus.
 
Please review the FAQs about Exhibiting and Sponsoring for ISF.
 
Please review the Terms & Conditions for Exhibiting and Sponsoring.

FLOOR PLAN

View Exhibit booth diagram HERE.

Review the current exhibitors and booth assignments HERE.

Exhibitors will be invited to select their preferred booth location based on the earliest date of registration.

EXHIBIT PACKAGES

PLATINUM   

Limited to 14 exhibitors 

SOLD OUT

  • 10'x20' Exhibit booth (2 6x30' tables, 4 chairs, 8' back drape & 3' high side rails)
  • 4 booth representatives included
  • Concurrent breakout session speaker slot (Platinum exhibitors will be asked to submit proposed content in advance)
  • Prominent Sponsorship Recognition
  • Social Media announcements
  • Acknowledgement in conjunction with keynote remarks
  • Opt-In list of attendees post conference

$4,750 Premium Center Location

$4,300 Main Location

GOLD   

 

  • 10'x10' Exhibit booth (1 6x30' table, 2 chairs, 8' back drape & 3' high side rails)
  • 2 booth representatives included
  • Sponsorship Recognition
  • Social Media announcements
  • Opt-In list of attendees post conference

$2,200   

EARLY BIRD PRICE THROUGH MAY 1!
Registrations received after MAY 1, price increases to $2,600

SILVER   

Limited to 12 exhibitors 

  • Cybersecurity Collaboration Conversation Table in Exhibit hall
  • Tabletop exhibit: 1 6x30' table, 1 chair, 8' back drape, no side rails
  • 1 booth representative included
  • Sponsorship Recognition
  • Opt-In list of attendees post conference

$850   

EARLY BIRD PRICE THROUGH MAY 1!
Registrations received after MAY 1, price increases to $1,050

VIEW EXHIBIT PACKAGE FLYER

ADDITIONAL STAFF

Exhibitors may purchase additional staff registrations for an exhibit booth for a charge of $150 per person. A maximum of 2 additional staff per Platinum or Gold exhibit booth (maximum of 1 per Silver booth) may attend in addition to what is included with each booth package.
 
Lunch, Breakfast & Break Sponsors may purchase a maximum of  (1) one additional staff registration at $150 per person in addition to the sponsorship package.
 
If a company buys an exhibit (Platinum, Gold or Silver) and a sponsor (Lunch, Break or Breakfast) package, the combined maximum additional staff registration for each package type applies. (Ex. a Gold plus a Break combined, allows the company to purchase up to 3 additional staff registrations at $150 per person.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

The ISF Forum 2026 Exhibitor Terms and Conditions will be posted soon for your review. All exhibitors will have to review these terms and agree to the terms in order to participate in the ISF Forum.  We are not able to amend nor change these terms. While you are completing the registration process, you will be prompted to agree to the Terms & Conditions in order to finalize your registration.

 

OPTIONAL SPONSOR PACKAGES

LUNCH SPONSOR

Limited to 2 sponsors

(Wednesday or Thursday available) 

SOLD OUT

  • Onstage Keynote Speaker Introduction
  • 30 second video to play prior to Keynote presentation
  • 2 attendee representatives to the conference per sponsor included
  • Lunch Signage Logo
  • Sponsor Listing per function
  • Sponsor Webpage Listing & Agenda  
  • Choice of day
  • Listing of attendees post conference

$3,000 per sponsor   

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Limited to 4 sponsors

(2 sponsors per breakfast available)  

SOLD OUT

  • One-page Digital Download Flyer on ISF website
  • 1 attendee representative to the conference per sponsor included
  • Breakfast signage logo
  • Sponsor Listing per function
  • Sponsor Webpage Listing & Agenda
  • Choice of day
  • Listing of attendees post conference

$2,000 per sponsor

AM OR PM BREAK SPONSOR

Limited to 6 sponsors

(2 sponsors per break available)  

  • One-page Digital Download Flyer on ISF website
  • 1 attendee representative to the conference per sponsor included
  • Break signage logo
  • Sponsor Listing per function
  • Sponsor Webpage Listing & Agenda
  • Choice of day and time
  • Listing of attendees post conference

$2,000 per sponsor  

VIEW SPONSOR PACKAGE FLYER

OPTIONAL PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS

Registration for product demonstrations will open in early April 2026 to all registered Sponsors. 

ISF is offering to confirmed Exhibitors & Sponsors only, the opportunity to do a 20 minute product/service demonstration in a small stage area during the ISF Forum.  Demos will be 20 minutes and include seating area for attendees and a TV monitor and microphone for vendor use to conduct a presentation. 

There is a $180 fee to cover the cost of audiovisual equipment.  

Demos are confirmed on a first registered, first confirmed basis.

SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 20 VENDORS

COST: $180   per Product Demonstration. Vendors may sign up for only 1 Product Demonstration.