Myrtle Beach, SC — June 2–4, 2026
Techno Security & Digital Forensics Conference East returns to Myrtle Beach with a revitalized program centered on the core disciplines of digital forensics, incident response (DFIR), and eDiscovery. Marking a much-anticipated return to the city that hosted the event for more than 20 years, the 2026 conference delivers practical skills, actionable strategies, and real-world insights professionals can immediately apply in complex investigations and litigation support environments.
“Returning to Myrtle Beach — our home for over two decades — provides the perfect backdrop to reunite and strengthen this community,” said Jennifer Salvadori, Event Director. “As we bring the conference back to where it all began, our 2026 program is firmly grounded in the core pillars of digital forensics, incident response, and eDiscovery. We’re focused on hands-on investigative skills, operational excellence, and equipping professionals with practical strategies and collaborative tools to meet today’s evolving threats and increasingly complex cases.”
The 2026 program is organized into six primary tracks:
- Digital Forensics – covering mobile, cloud, and endpoint investigations
- Incident Response – streamlining workflows, triage, and threat mitigation
- Financial & Cyber Crimes – analyzing cryptocurrency, fintech, and fraud investigations
- ICAC & Human Exploitation – tackling child exploitation, human trafficking, and multi-agency responses
- AI and Emerging Tech in DFIR – exploring artificial intelligence, generative tools, and emerging investigative technology
- eDiscovery, Compliance & Legal Technology – managing data, evidence, and legal admissibility
Program Highlights
Exploring Humans and AI
Techno East 2026 highlights the evolving role of AI in digital investigations. Sessions examine how human examiners and AI compare in interpreting complex forensic data, showcasing industry-first insights into strengths and limitations.
Emerging AI tools, including goal-directed agents that create micro-tools and refine investigative actions autonomously, demonstrate new efficiencies for casework.
Additional sessions focus on AI evidence collection, courtroom readiness, and practical applications in investigations.
Advancing Methodology and Operational Excellence
The conference emphasizes leadership, efficiency, and structured workflows. Attendees will learn frameworks for operational readiness, end-to-end investigation management, and translating complex data into actionable insights.
Cross-disciplinary approaches, including OSINT and intelligence analysis, show how investigative teams can handle large data streams while preserving evidence integrity and accountability.
Cybercrime, Human Exploitation, and Financial Investigations
Attendees will explore pressing threats, from AI-enabled phishing, deepfakes, and adaptive malware to online child exploitation and trafficking.
Case studies highlight real-world investigations and multi-agency operations tackling cryptocurrency-facilitated crimes, sanctions evasion, and illicit material distribution.
Additional sessions cover insider threats, state-sponsored espionage, and emerging risks from IoT and connected devices.
Mastering Tools, Data, and Legal Admissibility
Practical learning includes mobile forensics, RAM analysis, SQLite transaction logs, location data, and open-source tools.
Legal considerations, such as AI evidence authentication and deepfake detection, provide strategies for defensible evidence handling and courtroom preparation.
Innovating Collaboration and Workflows
Reflecting multi-agency realities, sessions emphasize structured collaboration, controlled access, and preserving evidence integrity. Attendees gain skills to navigate complex, distributed investigations while maintaining forensic defensibility.
Attendees can get a sneak peek of the 2026 program here: https://www.technosecurity.us/east/conference-program. The full conference program, featuring over 100 sessions and speakers, will be released in mid-March. Use code FOR26 to save 10%.
Show Information: June 2-4, 2026, Myrtle Beach Sheraton and Convention Center
