Cybersecurity Conferences in Maryland

The Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) 2026 Annual Conference is a major cybersecurity event that brings together women, allies, students, professionals, academics, and industry leaders to support the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in cybersecurity. The in-person portion is held at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in the Washington DC area, while a separate virtual conference takes place later in the spring. This hybrid approach ensures greater accessibility and broad participation from around the world.

WiCyS 2026 offers a rich agenda of keynote presentations, technical sessions, workshops, panel discussions, lightning talks, and interactive activities designed to build skills, foster collaboration, and empower attendees in their cybersecurity careers. The event also includes networking opportunities, a career fair where employers and job seekers can connect, and community-driven discussions that address trends, challenges, and opportunities in cybersecurity. With its emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, WiCyS remains one of the most influential conferences advancing women in the field of cybersecurity.

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The Loyola Blakefield Cyber Challenge is a hands on cybersecurity competition designed to introduce participants to core technical skills through a Capture the Flag format. The event focuses on practical learning across areas such as cryptography, digital forensics, and systems hardening, making it accessible for beginners while still offering meaningful challenges for more experienced competitors. Participants are grouped into divisions based on prior CTF experience, allowing each competitor to learn at an appropriate pace.

The competition emphasizes learning over prior expertise, welcoming students with little or no background in cybersecurity. By working through realistic technical challenges, participants gain exposure to common security tools and problem solving approaches used in real world environments. The event supports skill building, teamwork, and curiosity, making it a strong entry point for students exploring cybersecurity as a future academic or career path.

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The Gartner Finance Symposium/Xpo Conference 2026 will convene global CFOs and senior finance executives to discuss strategic imperatives for navigating economic volatility and accelerating digital transformation. The conference highlights the latest methods to optimize performance, balance risk, and manage resources effectively while maintaining organizational agility.

Attendees will benefit from case-based sessions, industry-specific insights, and the chance to engage with Gartner analysts and peers facing similar financial challenges. This symposium remains a premier environment for developing data-informed financial leadership and identifying tools to foster long-term growth amid uncertainty.

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Tariffs, global instability, diverging regulatory regimes and an expanding threat landscape are adding complexity to an already difficult job for CISOs and their teams. And all of this is happening at the same time we are navigating the dawn of the AI era, where we must defend the enterprise's investment in AI while protecting the organization from AI enabled attacks and deepfakes, all of which will require us in cybersecurity to master AI ourselves. In this environment, we must gain and share insight faster within the cybersecurity community. Together, we are smarter and stronger. Join Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026, June 1 – 3 in National Harbor, MD to explore topics including cybersecurity strategy and vision, leadership, AI, metrics, risk and compliance management, cyber resilience, cloud security, data security, security behavior and culture, emerging threats, and more.

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The Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2026 in Sydney brings together cybersecurity professionals, business leaders, and industry experts to explore the most pressing security challenges facing organizations today. This annual event is known for delivering strategic insights on managing risk in a rapidly changing threat landscape. Attendees gain access to expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies to strengthen resilience and accelerate security transformation.

The conference provides an opportunity for CISOs, IT leaders, and solution providers to exchange perspectives on governance, privacy, and emerging technologies shaping the future of security. Participants can expect in-depth discussions on topics such as identity access management, cloud defense, and threat intelligence. With Gartner’s trusted research foundation, this summit offers the clarity and foresight needed to make smarter security investments and drive organizational success.

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