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The George Washington University | Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference 2026: Converging Threats and Shared Defenses


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.

Cybersecurity, Stronger Together 2026 Conference: 
Converging Threats, Shared Defenses

Be There. February 3.

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.

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


BROWSE THE PROGRAM

READY TO REGISTER   

Register now through January 22
for the $99 early bird special!

*Limited tickets are available at no cost to GW students. Please email cpseventsatgwu [dot] edu with your GWID to request a promotional code.


 

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Elisity logo in black

 

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Agile Defense
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The Chertoff Group logo in blue and red
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Cisco logo in midnight blue
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Mantech logo always advancing in red
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Noodle logo in teal with letter n in a circle
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Diatonic Consulting, Scaled Growth
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First Line Technology logo, Lab to Life-Saving

 


 

    

2025 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

The 2025 Cybersecurity, Stronger Together event brought together top experts, innovators, and thought leaders to explore emerging threats, cutting-edge technologies and the evolving cyber landscape. Featuring insightful keynotes and dynamic panels, the conference provided actionable strategies for professionals across government, industry and academia. Highlights include a video, photos, speaker bios, panel information, a GW Today story and more!

2025 CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS 

 

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Amy Gilliland sitting onstage in conversation with Roger Cressey
AI can be helpful in meeting some of the cybersecurity challenges ahead, keynote speaker Amy Gilliland told Roger Cressey. (Sarah Hochstein/GW Today)
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Dean Liesl Riiddle
Liesl Riddle, Dean, CPS, speaking at the 2025 Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference at GW in Washington, DC.
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Crowded auditorium shot at the cybersecurity conference
Crowded auditorium at the well attended 2025 Cybersecurity Stronger Together Conference.
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Darby LaJoy, Sean Stalzer, Devin Lynch, Peter Eck, Liesl Riddle, Debbie Sallis, Paul Beckman, Michael Matechak, Eric Wenger
Darby LaJoy, Sean Stalzer, Devin Lynch, Peter Eck, Liesl Riddle, Debbie Sallis, Paul Beckman, Michael Matechak and Eric Wenger onstage.
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Matt Hayden speaking onstage
Matt Hayden VP of Cyber Client Engagement, General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); CPS Dean's Advisory Council Member.
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Debbie Sallis speaking at podium
Debbie Sallis, Founding Executive Director, The Cyber Guild Foundation.

 

Mark Your Calendar for February 3: 
Cybersecurity, Stronger Together Conference at GW

Register now through January 22 for the $99 early bird special.