Where the bell rings to the code cracks: inside RSA Conference 2025 Moscone kickoff

April 28, 2025 Tabish Faraz

RSA Conference LLC (RSAC), organizer of the world’s foremost cybersecurity gathering, today inaugurated its flagship RSAC 2025 Conference at the Moscone Center. Running through Thursday, May 1, the 34th annual event brings together cybersecurity professionals, government officials and corporate decision-makers to examine emerging threats, assess technological developments and share best practices aimed at strengthening global resiliency.

Linda Gray Martin, senior vice president of the RSA Conference, emphasized the event’s collaborative ethos, saying, “Community is at the heart of everything we do and our different perspectives and strengths not only unify, but amplify our collective voices. RSAC™ 2025 Conference is the perfect forum to come together to confront the increasing cybersecurity challenges that lie ahead.”

Keynote presentations will unfold on two main platforms. The West Stage will host sponsor addresses, panel discussions and guest speakers, while the recently rebranded Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA) Stage — formerly known as the South Stage — will offer in-depth sessions led by industry authorities. Both venues opened with a distinguished roster of speakers this morning.

In total, the RSA Conference 2025 features over 700 thought leaders across 29 thematic tracks, more than 450 individual sessions and upwards of 650 exhibitors. Highlights for opening day include:

NYSE Virtual Bell Ringing: At 6:30 a.m. PT, the New York Stock Exchange sounded the Opening Bell® virtually from the Moscone Center, marking both the start of trading and the commencement of conference activities.
RSAC™ Innovation Sandbox: Culminating its 20th anniversary contest today, the Innovation Sandbox is awarding one finalist the title of “RSAC™ 2025 Conference’s Most Innovative Startup,” with each contender receiving a $5 million investment for the first time.
Executive Programs: Five invitation-only forums — CISO Boot Camp, Cyber Leaders Forum, eFraud Global Forum, Executive Security Action Forum and International Cybersecurity Forum — are convening senior corporate and government cybersecurity leaders behind closed doors.
RSAC™ Sandbox: Opening its interactive zone today, this feature includes eight distinct sandbox experiences, capture-the-flag challenges, DARPA’s AI×CC Experience, an escape room and other immersive cybersecurity exercises.
RSAC™ Launch Pad: Returning for its fifth year on Tuesday, three early-stage startups will pitch novel products to venture investors in a Shark Tank-style competition.
Protecting Home & Family: A new track offering practical guidance on securing personal environments, with sessions tailored for safeguarding children, seniors and household technologies.
RSAC™ College Day: On Thursday, students, recent graduates and university faculty will attend at no cost, accessing keynote addresses, technical tracks and two specialized experiences designed for emerging professionals.
Closing Celebration: Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will join RSAC Executive Chairman Hugh Thompson for an onstage conversation, preceded by performances from DJ Irie and the Jazz Mafia collective.

Attendees may also opt for the On Demand Pass, which provides access to most keynotes and track sessions within four hours of broadcast, along with eligibility for continuing education credits.

The RSA Conference 2025 is supported by such giants as Cisco, Microsoft Security, Teramind and Trellix (the four Diamond sponsors). Also sponsoring the event are 13 Platinum sponsors, which include Armis, AT&T Business and CrowdStrike. Moreover, there are 16 Gold sponsors such as Akamai and Cloudflare, 27 Silver sponsors including CyberArk and Okta and 33 Bronze sponsors ranging from AlgoSec to Zimperium.

Founded as the cybersecurity sector’s premier convening authority, RSAC aims to unite diverse perspectives to foster innovation and collaboration. Its annual RSAC™ Conference remains the largest global assembly of cybersecurity professionals, dedicated to advancing knowledge and building a safer society.

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