The event took place March 9–11, 2026, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C., bringing together attendees for three days of invaluable insights and collaboration focused on enhancing cybersecurity.

Attendees heard from state and local cyber leaders on how to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure sectors and discovered actionable steps that can be taken at all levels of government to better protect communities and systems. The summit provided a unique opportunity to learn directly from those at the forefront of cybersecurity efforts.

Featured Speakers: 

• Bruce Coffing, City of Chicago, Illinois, CISO
• John Israel, State of Minnesota, State CISO
• Erin McGinnis, State of Kansas, Director of Cyber Collaboration & Preparedness
• Michael Geragthy, NJCCIC, State of New Jersey, CISO and Director
• John Godfrey, Kansas Information Security Office, State of Kansas, CISO
• Andrew Alipanah, Orange County, California, CISO