National K-12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference 2026
About the Security Event
The National K 12 Cybersecurity Leadership Conference 2026 brings together leaders from school districts, education service agencies, and state education offices who aim to strengthen cybersecurity strategies within the K 12 sector. The event focuses on practical defense, emerging threats, and the need for long term security planning. Attendees gain insight into real incidents, lessons learned, and the evolving risks schools continue to face, including ransomware and data breaches that often disrupt learning environments. The conference maintains a collaborative tone that encourages professionals to exchange experiences and identify solutions shaped by real world challenges.
Organized by K12 SIX, the gathering places strong emphasis on building community readiness through shared best practices. The setting in Albuquerque provides a focused environment for conversations around district wide preparedness and security maturity. With registration required in advance and a venue designed to host concentrated working sessions, the experience aims to equip education cybersecurity leaders with practical guidance they can apply immediately. The event’s reputation as a top K 12 conference reflects its continued commitment to supporting the sector’s security needs through open dialogue and collective problem solving.