Amid increasing workloads and burnout, cybersecurity professionals continue to prioritize attendance at key industry conferences, as revealed by the 2023 Voice of the SOC report, which found that 81% of surveyed practitioners had attended at least one event in the past two years. These conferences, including AWS re:Inforce, Black Hat, AWS re:Invent, InfoSec, DefCon, BSides, and RSA Conference, offer critical benefits such as insights into emerging trends and threats, networking opportunities, and exposure to the latest security tools and expert opinions. The report highlights the value these events provide in helping security teams focus on priorities for the coming quarter, with particular emphasis on the significance of continued learning and peer engagement in a rapidly evolving field. Additionally, newer events like ElasticON, SecureWorld, and Fal.Con are gaining traction, further expanding the landscape of valuable cybersecurity gatherings.