Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and information warfare under the theme “AI-POCALYPSE? THE UNWRITTEN FUTURE”
- Covers threat intelligence, incident response, identity management, cloud security, and AI’s operational impact on security practices
- Designed for cybersecurity professionals, CISOs, risk managers, and technology executives across private sector, government, education, and critical infrastructure
- Offers CPE tracking for professional development
- In-person conference held at the Edmond Conference Center in Oklahoma
About the Information Warfare Summit 2026
The Information Warfare Summit (IWS) 2026 brings together cybersecurity practitioners and technology leaders to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping both offensive and defensive security operations. The conference theme, “AI-POCALYPSE? THE UNWRITTEN FUTURE,” frames discussions around preparing for uncertainties in an AI-driven threat landscape.
The summit combines technical and executive-level content, with sessions addressing threat intelligence, incident response, identity management, cloud security, and digital risk management. Attendees can track sessions and engage with sponsors through a dedicated mobile app, and the event includes networking opportunities and a pre-party.
Information Warfare and AI Security Challenges
IWS 2026 focuses on the operational impact of artificial intelligence on security practices. As organizations integrate AI into their security operations, they face new challenges in defending against sophisticated attacks that leverage similar technologies. The conference addresses how AI changes threat detection, response capabilities, and the broader digital risk environment.
Sessions examine the strategic, operational, and technical dimensions of these changes, helping attendees understand both immediate threats and longer-term shifts in the information warfare landscape.
Who Should Attend
The summit serves cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, security analysts, CISOs, risk managers, and technology executives. Attendees typically come from private sector organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and critical infrastructure operators. The program accommodates both technical practitioners seeking hands-on knowledge and executives focused on strategic planning and organizational readiness.
Sponsors and Industry Participation
IWS 2026 features participation from security vendors and technology providers including CyberOne, Rubrik, Alias Cybersecurity, Guidepoint Security, Arctic Wolf, Qualys, Cloudflare, Censys, Kiteworks, SailPoint, BforeAI, Rapid7, and Fortinet. Oklahoma Christian University and Go Security Pro also support the event. This sponsor presence reflects the conference’s coverage of cloud security, threat intelligence, identity management, and endpoint protection technologies.