Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Annual cybersecurity summit focused on third-party risk management and supply chain defense
- Hosted by the University of Oregon in partnership with CISA, FBI, Oregon Department of Justice Titan Fusion Center, and the Technology Association of Oregon
- Designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, public sector officials, law enforcement, and students
- Covers zero-day vulnerabilities, threat landscape analysis, and CISA services for critical infrastructure protection
- Takes place October 7, 2026 at the University of Oregon’s Eugene campus
About the Event
The Oregon Cyber Resilience Summit (OCRS) is an annual event hosted by the University of Oregon that brings together public and private sector stakeholders to address cyber threats affecting critical infrastructure. The 2026 edition takes place on October 7 at the Erb Memorial Union on the Eugene campus, running from 8:30am to 5:45pm.
The summit is organized in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Oregon Department of Justice Titan Fusion Center (OTFC), and the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO). This collaboration between federal agencies, state law enforcement, and industry associations reflects the event’s cross-sector approach to cybersecurity challenges.
Third-Party Risk and Supply Chain Security
The 2026 summit centers on managing third-party risks and defending the supply chain. These topics address a growing concern for organizations that rely on external vendors, software providers, and service partners. Supply chain attacks exploit trust relationships between organizations and their suppliers, making vendor risk assessment and continuous monitoring essential components of modern security programs.
Sessions also cover zero-day vulnerabilities and their implications for network security. Attendees can expect content on the services CISA provides to help organizations assess and improve their security posture, along with strategic overviews of current threat actors and the broader threat landscape.
Format and Sessions
OCRS features a mix of presentations, fireside chats, and networking sessions. Past editions have included a fireside chat with the CISA director featuring audience Q&A, as well as presentations by University of Oregon student employees working in cybersecurity roles. The format balances technical content with strategic discussions relevant to both practitioners and organizational leaders.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, risk officers, executives, public sector officials, law enforcement personnel, and students. CISOs, IT directors, security analysts, and compliance officers from government, education, and private industry will find relevant content on organizational resilience and cross-sector collaboration. The event also provides networking opportunities for professionals working across critical infrastructure sectors.
Sponsors
Gold sponsors include Structured and Juniper Networks. Silver sponsors are Hack the Box, BPM, Sophos, Darktrace, and World Wide Technology. Bronze sponsors include SailPoint, Fortinet, Proofpoint, Rubrik, Saltycloud, and Zscaler. Elastic and CDWG participate as benefactors.