The 9th Annual Virginia Cybersecurity Education Conference will be held in Alexandria, Virginia on July 14 to 15, 2026.
This year’s theme, Blueprints for the Future: Building Together for a Secure Tomorrow, highlights the importance of collaboration in strengthening cybersecurity education and workforce development.
We are seeking proposals focused on enhancing cybersecurity education for high school, college, and university students. Submissions are invited for the following tracks:
- Track 1: Innovative courseware, case studies, and hands-on activities
- Track 2: Tips, emerging trends, and future directions
- Track 3: Work-based learning and workforce development
Sessions may be proposed as:- 90-minute Workshops
- 45-minute Presentations, Panels, or Birds of a Feather Discussions
- 20-minute Short Talks.
All time slots include Q&A.We encourage submissions from a broad range of contributors, including educators from K-12 and higher education, employers and practitioners from the public and private sectors, nonprofit organizations, research centers, and training and certification providers.
Proposals must be submitted by
March 31, 2026.