Why Attend
The 2026 Cybersecurity, Stronger Together is an annual gathering of industry leaders from cybersecurity, operational technology (OT), kinetic security, and political management, examining the evolving intersection of digital and physical threats.
300+ Attendees
Networking Opportunities
Immersive Attack Scenarios
OBJECTIVES & GOALS
A catalyst for action, the 2026 conference inspires leaders to strengthen our critical infrastructure through proactive engagement and purposeful connections.
- Highlight Risks to Major Public Events: Examine how major events expose critical infrastructure to cyber-physical threats, and what they teach us about vulnerabilities at scale.
- Demonstrate Cyber-OT-Kinetic Convergence: Show how OT intrusions can escalate into kinetic disruptions, underscoring the need for integrated defenses.
- Advance Coordinated Response Frameworks: Promote cross-domain collaboration among cyber, OT, physical security, and policy leaders to strengthen readiness for complex, high-stakes incidents.
CONFERENCE UNFOLDS AGAINST BACKDROP OF THE 2028 OLYMPICS
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.
AUDIENCES
Senior leaders and expert practitioners from government, industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector—united by a shared mission to protect public defenses and to secure the nation’s critical infrastructure. 2026 target participants include:
- Cybersecurity and Operational Technology (OT) Executives across all sectors, focused on safeguarding digital and physical systems.
- Corporate Leaders and Innovators working to enhance resilience and drive effective public-private collaboration.
- Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and CBRNE-WMD Experts on the front lines of national preparedness and response.
- Policy Makers, Political Leaders, and National Security Strategists shaping the future of security policy and infrastructure resilience.
- Academics, Researchers, and Students advancing the frontiers of cyber-physical and kinetic security.
This diverse, cross-sector audience fosters rich dialogue, interdisciplinary learning, and actionable collaboration.