Industry Exchanges

Fal.Con 2026

Industry Exchanges

Pre-conference event: Monday, Aug. 31

Focused conversations. Real-world solutions. Peer-driven insight.


Fal.Con Industry Exchanges are exclusive industry-focused programs designed to connect and empower security leaders facing similar challenges and opportunities. 
 

Join your peers and CrowdStrike experts for candid peer perspectives, strategic insights, executive networking, and a threat briefing tailored to your industry, then continue the conversation in the Industry Lounge, a dedicated space for ongoing connection and collaboration throughout Fal.Con.
 

Reserve your place in an Industry Exchange when registering for your Fal.Con pass. Space is limited.

Critical Infrastructure Exchange

Critical Infrastructure Exchange

For: Security leaders from energy, utilities, manufacturing, and industrial/OT organizations


The Critical Infrastructure Exchange is built for security leaders addressing the convergence of IT and Operational Technology (OT). Attendees will hear real-world insights from peers innovating in this industry regarding industrial control systems, legacy assets, and the physical safety implications of cyber events while building resilience in essential services. The session concludes with a Threat Briefing focused on adversarial tactics targeting critical infrastructure and OT environments.

Financial Services Exchange

Financial Services Exchange

For: Security and risk executives in banking, insurance, fintech, and capital markets

The Financial Services Exchange is built for security leaders to address systemic complexity, real-time transaction environments, and AI-driven fraud. Attendees will hear real-world insights from peers innovating in this industry about data sovereignty, regulatory readiness, and operational continuity. Explore strategic approaches to balancing security with customer experience. The session concludes with a Threat Briefing delivering critical intelligence on emerging threats to financial institutions.

Healthcare Exchange

Healthcare Exchange

For: Directors, VPs, and business leaders from hospitals, health systems, payers, and biotech/pharma


The Healthcare Exchange convenes senior cybersecurity leaders to tackle the rapidly evolving threat landscape facing one of the world's most targeted industries. This invite-only forum features an exclusive Threat Briefing delivering the latest intelligence on threats targeting healthcare organizations, followed by candid, real-world perspectives from peers on strengthening ransomware resilience, securing medical devices, and managing third-party risk at scale. Attendees will gain practical insight into how leading organizations are balancing innovation with regulatory demands — while responsibly advancing AI adoption.

Public Sector Exchange

Public Sector Exchange

For: Technology and cybersecurity leaders from government, education, and public safety


The Public Sector Exchange convenes cybersecurity leaders across government and education to tackle mission-critical challenges — strengthening cyber resilience, advancing responsible AI, and securing services under tight budget constraints. The forum features an exclusive Threat Briefing on nation-state and adversarial threats targeting public sector organizations. Through candid peer exchange, attendees will explore modernizing legacy systems, protecting critical infrastructure, and scaling security with limited resources. Focused on public service, this forum delivers practical strategies to ensure continuity of essential services, safeguard communities, and accelerate secure digital transformation.

Retail & Hospitality Exchange

Retail & Hospitality Exchange

For: Security leaders from retail, e-commerce, travel, and entertainment industries


The Retail & Hospitality Exchange is built for security leaders protecting the modern consumer journey across omnichannel environments. Attendees will hear real-world insights from peers innovating in this industry about safeguarding transaction data, defending against account takeovers, and maintaining brand reputation in an era of constant digital disruption. The forum includes a closing Threat Briefing on emerging threats targeting retail and hospitality organizations.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications Exchange

Technology, Media & Telecommunications Exchange

For: Security leaders from big tech, SaaS platforms, telecommunications, and media and entertainment organizations


The Technology, Media & Telecommunications Exchange convenes leaders building, powering, and content-fueling the modern digital stack. Attendees will discuss shared challenges of securing high-growth AI models, protecting intellectual property, and hardening the mission-critical connectivity that supports global commerce. The forum includes a Threat Briefing addressing adversarial tactics targeting the technology, media, and telecommunications sectors. Bringing together diverse leaders from hardware, software, and broadcasting, this exchange offers a 360-degree view of maintaining resilience and trust in an era of rapid, cross-sector convergence.