RSA Conference 2024 is set for a grand takeover of San Francisco from May 6 to May 9. This is not just any cybersecurity convention: picture a place where the world’s digital defenders and booth-building marketers meet, armed not just with their laptops but with an appetite for knowledge—and, let’s admit, some fun too! Imagine days filled with top-tier cybersecurity talks, interactive hacking workshops, and top-notch networking events.
But as the sun sets, the scene shifts. This isn’t your average, buttoned-up conference; oh no.
RSAC 2024 doubles as the ultimate cybersecurity social club, boasting many of the coolest parties that could make even the most stoic security expert let loose! From cocktail mixers where the only phishing allowed involves stories of the one that got away, to dance floors where you can bust a move and maybe solve a cybersecurity conundrum or two—these are where the cybersecurity elite come to play.
So, mark your calendars and get ready to geek out by day and glow up by night! Below you’ll find a list of some of the hottest parties we’ve heard about that are taking place during RSAC 2024.
SUNDAY, May 5th RSAC Parties
🎉 Cybersecurity Marketing Society’s 2024 RSAC Party for Cyber Marketers!
When: Sunday, May 5 · 5:30 – 7:30 PM PST
Where: Novela San Fran – 662 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
About: Get ready for an unforgettable evening at RSAC 2024! The Cybersecurity Marketing Society invites you to an exclusive gathering of your cybersecurity marketing peers. Join The Society at the enchanting Novela San Fran, a literature-themed bar located just a few minutes walk from the Moscone! This unique venue sets the perfect backdrop for a night of networking, celebration, and inspiration. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and connect with fellow professionals before diving into the exciting week ahead at RSAC 2024.
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MONDAY, May 6th RSAC Parties
RSAC Welcome Reception
When: Monday, May 6 · 5:30 – 7:00 PM PT
Where: Exhibit Hall
About: Kick off RSAC 2024 with drinks and hors d’oeuvres as you preview solutions from 600+ leading information security organizations in the Expo
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Anvilogic Happy Hour at RSAC
When: Monday, May 6 · 7 – 9:30 PM PT
Where: Trellis – 981 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103
About: Join Anvilogic for the ‘Cyber for Builders’ Happy Hour Anvilogic is hosting with Snowflake and Venture in Security (2 blocks from the Moscone Center). Network with fellow security leaders and hear from experts like Ross Haleliuk (author of Cyber for Builders and Venture in Security Blog) who are helping to move our industry forward.
📌An open bar with appetizers will be provided along with a Cyber for Builders book signing.
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BigID AI Alchemy After Hours
When: Monday, May 6 · 6:00 PM – Late
Where: The BigID AI Security HQ – 156 2nd St. (entrance on Natoma & 2nd)
About: Join us for an extraordinary celebration of another remarkable year at RSA, where we’ll transform cocktails into creations of AI-inspired beverages . Sip on innovative libations, mingle with CISOs and industry leaders, and experience the alchemy of networking in a captivating setting. Don’t miss out on this enchanting soirée—it’s sure to be a night to remember!
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CYBERTACOS at RSAC
When: Monday, May 6 · 7 – 9:30 pm PDT
Where: Merkado – 130 Townsend Street, San Francisco, CA
About: This is a great opportunity to mingle with members of the local cybersecurity and broader IT community, including executives from vendors, end-users, analysts, media, integrators/contractors, associations, and more! Since 2016, the event has taken place across the country, in Austin, TX, Washington D.C., and San Francisco, CA. Events attract several hundred cyber professionals – from reporters to engineers, to top executives. It’s a chance to casually come together without the sales-driven pressure typically found at other events.
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Trellix & AWS RSAC Kickoff Party at the SFMOMA
When: Monday, May 6 · 7 – 11 pm PDT
Where: SFMOMA – 151 3rd Street. San Francisco, CA
About: Join Trellix & AWS, along with their esteemed partners, as they host the ultimate celebration at the iconic SFMOMA on Monday, May 6th, from 7 pm to 11 pm. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with live music, featuring the sensational cover band – Cheeseballs, to keep you dancing all night long.
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Security Leaders Party
When: Monday, May 6 · 8 -10 PM PDT
Where: ZOE Cocktail Bar & Bites – 579 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
About: Featuring a local San Francisco Jazz ensemble, this one-of-a-kind event will have you dancing and grooving to the beat. With a fully hosted bar and delicious food, you’ll have everything you need to catch up with peers and enjoy a night out.
📌Free Event. Hosted Bar. 21+ Only. RSVP Required.
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TUESDAY, May 7th RSAC Parties
Mind Over Cyber Networking Breakfast
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 7:00-10:00 AM PT
Where: The Harlequin – 981 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94103
About: Join a mindfulness breakfast hosted by Mind Over Cyber focused on teaching cyber defenders better ways to manage stress, enhance focus, and maintain mental health. This unique networking event will feature a nourishing breakfast, portable and practical mindfulness techniques, and the introduction of the “Ally Armband” Challenge to combat sexual harassment at cybersecurity conferences.
📌More about the Networking Breakfast hosted by Anvilogic (Please note: This event is for security practitioners only)
Synack & NASDAQ Women in Cyber Executive Panel
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 7:30-9:30 AM PT
Where: Fogo de Chao – 201 3rd Street (across the street from Moscone)
About: Back for its third year at RSA, Synack’s Women in Cyber Breakfast provides a unique opportunity to network with cyber professionals and glean cutting-edge insights in a setting tucked away from the commotion of the main conference. The panelists bring decades of collective cyber experience, from leading security incident response at a FAANG company to commanding a C-suite technology role in the U.S. Air Force.
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Byte and Bite Cyber Leaders Luncheon
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 12:00-2:00 PM PT
Where: Black Hammer Brewing Company – 544 Bryant Street, San Francisco
About: Sprinto and Johannson Group are stoked to host Cybersecurity leaders for a networking luncheon at Black Hammer Brewing Company! No PPTs, no sales pitches- just good old-fashioned conversation over food and some brew!
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Hottest Innovator’s Party
When: Tuesday, May 7 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Where: Southside Spirit House – 575 Howard St, San Francisco
About: Escape the show floor and swing by for happy hour and small bites. Catch up with fellow security leaders at this invitation-only event.
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Happy Hour at The Grove with NetRise and Qwiet AI
When: Tuesday, May 7 · 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Where: The Grove SF / across from the Moscone center / 690 Mission Street
About: Join us immediately following RSA on Tuesday from 4:30 – 6:00pm happy hour at The Grove (across from the Moscone Center). It’s a perfect time to mingle and network with other cybersecurity professionals before you hit the other RSA parties in town. NetRise and Qwiet AI leadership and industry experts will be hosting the event with fun conversations, refreshments, and light hors d’oeuvres. Space is limited and always fills up fast, so please make sure to reserve your spot ASAP!
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CyBEER Ops Networking Reception – Early Stage Expo
When: Tuesday, May 7 · 4:30 PM – 6:15 PM PT
Where: Moscone South (Expo Plus Pass or Full Conference Pass required)
About: The annual craft beer event opens RSAC Sandbox and RSAC Early Stage Expo. Participate in “Backdoor and Breaches” or meet volunteers at AI Village, Aerospace Village, AppSec Village, Cloud Village, Dark Arts Village, ICS Village, IoT Village, and Physical Security Village. Plus, get a sneak peek at the ICScape Room activation.
📌Non-alcoholic beverages and tasty bites will also be served.
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Syxsense Happy Hour at Burma Love
When: Tuesday, May 7 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT
Where: Burma Love (Located behind the San Francisco Mint Building)
About: Get ready to kick off the RSA Conference! Join the Syxsense team for an exclusive happy hour at Burma Love. Relax on the patio with a beverage in hand, network with fellow industry peers and dive into discussions on the latest buzz from the conference. Reserve your spot now and be at the forefront of the automation revolution.
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Sober in Cyber Rockin’ Mocktails Event
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: KPMG Building – 55 Second Street, San Francisco
About: Join Sober in Cyber for a party during RSAC that has all the buzz, without the booze! Our Rockin’ Mocktails event will feature custom mocktails created by the amazing mixologists at Better Bar. Enjoy refreshing mocktails, rock & roll-themed crafts, and experience professional networking in a fun environment with ZERO pressure to drink. Cheers to that!
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Cyber Shuffle: Possibilities in Play Happy Hour
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Executive Order Bar & Lounge – 868 Mission Street, San Francisco
About: Join Sprinto, Armorcode, Dasera, Blackclock, and Intuitive at the Executive Order Bar and Lounge on May 7 for a SUPER fun happy hour where we celebrate RSA the best way we know- through drinks, fun, and great conversations!
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SOC Tales @ RSAC
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: Social 303
About: Swap war stories, best/worst jokes, gripes, and more with folks who work in Security Operations. Good times. Good people. Great food.
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SASE Skyline & CATO Cocktails
When: Tuesday, May 7 · 6:00-9:00 PM
Where: The View Lounge, 780 Mission Street 39th Floor. San Francisco CA 94103
About: Get ready to elevate your RSA Conference experience with a dazzling evening of connections and cocktails, hosted by Cato Networks! Mingle with the best in the biz, share laughs, and sip on signature drinks in an atmosphere that’s as vibrant as our community. The Cato Networks team is thrilled to welcome you to a not-to-be-missed celebration. After a day of innovation and insights, join us to relax, and network. See you there! Spaces are limited, so early birds get the view!
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Synack Illumination Party
When: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 · 6:00-10:00 PM
Where: Fogo de Chao – 201 3rd Street (across the street from Moscone)
About: Illuminate your senses and join us for one of the biggest RSA parties. Take a voyage with fellow cybersecurity professionals and explore an aura of futuristic cocktails, delicious churrasco style cuisine featuring a variety of savory, fire-roasted cuts of steaks. Brace yourself as you journey into a stratosphere of the unexpected, cosmic lights and celestial music that will transport you to another dimension.
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WEDNESDAY, May 8th RSAC Parties
Byte and Bite: An RSA Luncheon on Day 2!
When: Wednesday, May 8 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM PT
Where: Black Hammer Brewing Company – 544 Bryant Street, San Francisco
About: Sprinto and CloudEagle are stoked to host Cybersecurity leaders for a networking luncheon at Black Hammer Brewing Company! No PPTs, no sales pitches- just good old-fashioned conversation over food and some brew!
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Cybersecurity Product Managers and Builders Happy Hour
When: Wednesday, May 8 · 3:45 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Where: San Francisco [Location disclosed once registration has been approved]
About: Join us for the first Cybersecurity Product Managers and Builders Happy Hour. If you are a product manager, early-stage startup founder, security engineer, or anyone building or interested in someday building a security product, open-source project, or a community initiative in the industry, join us! This casual, vendor pitches-free happy hour will be hosted in a unique location – a midcentury cocktail bar inspired by its vintage high fidelity sound system and long-play vinyl record music collection located in downtown San Francisco
📌Request your invitation for the Cybersecurity Product Managers and Builders Happy Hour
Security Creators Network Meetup
When: Wednesday, May 8 · 5:00 PM – 07:30 PM PT
Where: Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar. 950 Mason Street San Francisco, CA 94108 United States
Since 2005, the Security Bloggers Meetup has been the place where the folks who create security content meet to lift a glass, have a bite and share comradery with their peers. Acknowledging there is much more to cyber content today, the event is now the Security Creators Meetup and open to everyone who creates cyber content.
The same “no-marketing zone” rules apply. People don’t come to have their info shared with sponsors, to be pitched or harassed. Come meet your peers in a relaxed atmosphere and see your old friends during RSAC.
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Passwordless Party
When: Wednesday, May 8 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM PT
Where: SPIN San Francisco – 690 Folsom Street, San Francisco
About: Held at SPIN San Francisco, this iconic 12,000 square-foot ping pong club is located in the heart of the Soma District, just steps away from the Moscone Convention Center. Join us and our sponsors off the show floor to network, grab a bite, and participate in some friendly tabletop competition. Games, ping pong tournaments, swag, prizes, and a whole lot of fun can be expected.
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Crowdstrike Welcome to the Future
When: Wednesday, May 8 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PT
Where: SFMOMA – 151 3rd Street. San Francisco, CA
About: The future of cybersecurity doesn’t have to feel like the Wild West. You’re invited to partner up with CrowdStrike specialists across Counter Adversary Operations, Cloud Security, Next-Gen SIEM and more to eat, drink and advance your company’s security. Grab your cowboy hat, join CrowdStrike at SFMOMA and get ready to immerse yourself in the modern frontier. Saddle up. The future of cyber just got real.
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RSAC 2024 offers the perfect blend of knowledge and nightlife, connecting the cybersecurity community through memorable evenings after enriching days. Each party, from the gala dinners, and parties to the networking receptions, promises fun, fellowship, and inspiration. As RSAC 2024 wraps up, attendees will leave with valuable insights, new connections, and unforgettable experiences.
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We can’t wait to party with you! 🎉
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