NERCOMP Annual Conference 2026
About the Security Event
The NERCOMP Annual Conference 2026 convenes higher education IT professionals, faculty, and institutional leaders to share knowledge and strategies for addressing technology challenges in academic environments. The conference spans systems administration, infrastructure, data services, digital learning innovation, leadership, and more, with a track focused on security and enterprise solutions that covers cybersecurity and IT support topics. Attendees choose from a broad range of sessions designed to build practical skills and insights for technology decision-making in colleges and universities.
This physical event in Providence brings participants together to network, exchange best practices, and explore emerging technologies shaping campus IT environments. The program includes opportunities for peer-led presentations, hands-on workshops, and collaborative discussions across core topics such as infrastructure security, data protection, cloud services, and digital transformation. With speakers drawn from academic institutions and technology partners, the conference supports professional development for IT and cybersecurity practitioners working in higher education.