Cybersecurity Conference at GW
Cybersecurity, Stronger Together 2026:
Converging Threats & Shared Defenses
Join us on Tuesday, February 3, 2026
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM
George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium
805 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
The conference schedule and speaker lineup are now live on our new conference website.
Visit Our Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference Website
The George Washington University’s College of Professional Studies (CPS), and The Cyber Guild have joined forces to bring together leaders, experts, and innovators in the cybersecurity space through the Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference series. This collaborative annual event has quickly become a cornerstone for fostering dialogue, driving innovation, and strengthening partnerships across sectors to combat emerging cyber threats.
If the event of a lifetime came under cyber attack and people got hurt, what would you do? On February 3 you'll find out. An immersive learning experience with the experts responsible for incident response. Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference 2026 - Converging Threats & Shared Defenses. Be there.
A catalyst for action, the 2026 conference inspires leaders to strengthen our critical infrastructure through proactive engagement and purposeful connections. This year’s conference will unfold against the backdrop of the 2028 Olympics—an electrifying, large-scale public event that sets the stage for a realistic cyberattack on critical operational technology systems.
* Register now through January 22 for the $99 early bird special.
Co-sponsored by GW’s College of Professional Studies and The Cyber Guild
2026 GOALS & OBJECTIVES: WHAT TO EXPECT
This year’s conference will unfold against the backdrop of the 2028 Olympics—an electrifying, large-scale public event that sets the stage for a realistic cyberattack on critical operational technology systems.
Industry leaders from cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), kinetic security, and political management will examine the evolving intersection of digital and physical threats.
ATTACK SCENARIO
Attendees will be immersed in a thought-provoking, multi-stage attack scenario brought to life through video segments. The unfolding scenarios will underscore the critical connection between digital threats and their potential to trigger real-world, kinetic consequences.
LESSONS LEARNED
After each stage, top industry and government thought leaders will take the stage to unpack what transpired, revealing the ripple effects, lessons learned, and proactive strategies to strengthen our collective defenses.
IMMERSIVE FORMAT - CYBER INCIDENT SCENARIOS
This immersive format transforms the audience from observers into active participants, deepening understanding of how cyber incidents can escalate into national-scale crises.
ROBUST NETWORKING + MORE
Beyond the scenario, the conference offers robust networking opportunities for collaboration and idea exchange, as well as the opportunity to earn continuing education units (CEUs) for professional advancement.
2025 CONFERENCE PHOTO GALLERY
Co-sponsored by GW’s College of Professional Studies and The Cyber Guild
Mark Your Calendar for February 3
Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference at GW
Register now through January 22 for the $99 early bird special.