Speaker & Exhibit @ The Business Show Miami 2026 (Miami, FL)
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Ctr Dr, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, United States
GT Edge AI will be exhibiting our private, enterprise grade AI software together with Dell AI compute platform to support your business with enterprise AI. Founder & CEO, Tom Bendien, will be speaking about how small business and mid size enterprises can deploy AI with Governance, data privacy and compliance.
About The Business Show Miami 2026:
The US’ Largest Business Event
Welcome to the largest business event in the country, designed for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners ready to grow, scale, and innovate. The Business Show brings together thousands of ambitious minds for two powerhouse events in the US – Las Vegas and Miami. Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling your existing business, this is your chance to access everything you need to succeed.
Register Here for the Conference

CMMC Mid West 2026 (Wichita, KS)
2026-04-29 - 2026-05-01 | To Be Announced
Tom Bendien, Founder and CEO of GT Edge AI, will share insights on the compliant and responsible use of AI for the DIB and CMMC ecosystem.

About CMMC Mid West 2026
We are a Wichita-based group, dedicated to promoting education, resources, and community for the Midwestern Defense Industrial Base, and others affected by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.
We host an annual conference, and smaller events throughout the year in order to bring together some of the biggest names in the Midwestern CMMC ecosystem, and foster the open exchange of ideas and strategies for cybersecurity and compliance.

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LCPS Capstone Projects Sponsor (Loudoun County, VA)
2026-05-17 - 2026-06-01 | Online
GT Edge AI is pleased to be supporting numerous LCPS Capstone projects across many LCPS schools for the 2025-2026 school year. GT Edge AI will be providing students with hands-on AI education and upskilling, and we look forward to seeing what these students create!

What is Capstone?
LCPS Capstone is to provide high school students with an opportunity to acquire and demonstrate foundational skills in critical thinking, collaboration, communication and citizenship through real world learning experiences. Students create/choose their own workplace opportunity/project; they must have an authentic and meaningful experience.

The AI Collective: Using AI to Improve (Fredericksburg, VA)
2026-07-08 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
​How are you using AI right now to get better at something?
​Maybe it’s helping you write faster. Maybe it’s how you learn on the side. Maybe it’s drafting emails, summarizing long documents, debugging code, planning meals, training for a race, or building a side project.
​Or maybe you’re watching everyone else use it and wondering where to start.
​The AI Collective Fredericksburg Chapter is a community for both. We meet to talk about what we’re actually doing with AI. What’s working, what isn’t, and what we want to try next.
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This month’s topic: How are you using AI to improve?
​Bring one example. A tool, a workflow, a prompt, a project. Anything you’ve tried that made you better at something. We go around the room, share what we’re doing, and learn from each other.
​No presentations. No sponsors selling you anything. No experts lecturing from a stage. Just practitioners.
​Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:00 PM
​Location: 1201 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA (Rappahannock Central Library, downtown Fredericksburg)
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Free to Attend
​Who shows up: engineers, small business owners, students, defense professionals, teachers, founders, and people who are genuinely curious.
​Please be advised: Unfortunately, space is very limited at these community events and we can not always accept everyone we would like to. If you are not accepted to this event, please keep applying! We appreciate your application tremendously and we are looking forward to seeing you at a future event very soon!

​The AI Collective is a global non-profit building the human layer for the AI era. We unite 200,000+ leaders, builders, and stakeholders across 100+ forums worldwide to democratize the frontier, build trust, and coordinate how society navigates the rapid acceleration of technological progress.
​All attendees and organizers at events affiliated with The AI Collective agree to our privacy policy and are subject to our code of conduct.

AI Workshop @ National Museum of the U.S Air Force (Dayton, OH)
2026-07-12 - 2026-07-14
We are honored to present an AI Workshop for local high school students at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH.
The students will learn prompt engineering skills, solve cyber challenges with AI tools, and see the latest AI tech from Dell and NVIDIA.
Gaining these skills will help spark creativity and foster continuous learning for our youth in a rapidly changing world.
(**Federal endorsement not implied)

Presenter @ VACyberEduCon26 (Virginia Tech - Alexandria, VA)
2026-07-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Academic Building One, 3625 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22305, United States
GT Edge AI will be presenting on Build Your Own AI Cyber Home Lab powered by Dell and NVIDIA!
Tom Bendien, Founder & CEO, and Daniel Mayer, AI Solutions Specialist, will be leading the workshop with hands on practical exercises and opportunities to build you own AI agents.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity. However, its greatest impact on education may not be the addition of new AI courses or technologies. As AI evolves from a productivity tool into an intelligent collaborator, it challenges long-held assumptions about what students should learn, how they learn, how they are assessed, and which foundational skills will define the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Preparing students for this future requires more than updating cybersecurity curricula; it requires rethinking the educational experience itself.

New Trends in Potential Liabilities of Generative AI Developers and Providers: Is your AI a “Guilty Party” in Civil and Criminal Cases? (Online)
2026-07-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Online
Join George Mason University’s (GMU) Center for Excellence in Government Cybersecurity Risk Management and Resilience (CRC), the Center for Assurance Research and Engineering (CARE), and the Costello College of Business online for New Trends in Potential Liabilities of Generative AI Developers and Providers: Is your AI a “Guilty Party” in Civil and Criminal Cases?
Recent cases in Florida, as well as a criminal investigation into OpenAI by Florida’s Attorney General (and the Florida Attorney General’s first-in-the-nation state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman), have raised or highlighted a number of general issues regarding potential civil and criminal liability based on allegedly injurious effects caused by the design, operation, output, effects, and promotion of chatbots and related technologies.
The disputes and the criminal investigation generally stem from instances in which a chatbot allegedly provided information and guidance on means to cause personal injury, such as suicide, a mass shooting at a university, and a double murder. Other concerns, such as addiction, mental impairment, false representations, and failure to warn also figure in a number of disputes. Among the core issues that feature prominently are whether the alleged chatbot-based liability inappropriately affects freedom of expression or might improperly impose product liability for allegedly defective chatbot technologies (as opposed to neutral or insentient information services or mere expression of ideas and information).

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DEFCOM by Station Alpha – Building the Future of Defense Innovation (Stafford, VA)
2026-07-28 17:30 - 21:00
Cyber Bytes Foundation is proud to sponsor DEFCOM by Station Alpha, an exciting networking event that brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, government leaders, defense professionals, and community partners shaping the future of dual-use technology and national security.
Whether you’re building the next breakthrough technology, supporting the defense ecosystem, exploring partnerships, or simply looking to expand your network, this event is designed to connect you with the people and resources driving innovation across the National Capital Region.
Event Highlights

Connect with founders, investors, government, and industry leaders
Explore collaboration opportunities across the defense and dual-use ecosystem
Hear regional announcements, lightning pitches, and innovative presentations
Network using an AI-powered event platform designed to help you make meaningful connections
Discover exciting projects and opportunities happening throughout the region

Agenda
5:30 – 6:40 PM | Networking
6:40 – 7:10 PM | Announcements, Lightning Pitches & Presentations
7:10 – 9:30 PM | Networking
As a sponsor, Cyber Bytes Foundation is excited to support this growing community that aligns with our mission of advancing cybersecurity, workforce development, innovation, and national security through collaboration.
We encourage entrepreneurs, startups, defense contractors, investors, educators, students, veterans, and technology professionals to attend and become part of this vibrant regional ecosystem.
Register today and reserve your spot:
https://luma.com/se2foug5
We look forward to seeing you there!

CMMC and NIST SP 800-171r3, Looking Ahead to 2027 Webinar (Online)
2026-07-29 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Learning Objectives:
The future of CMMC is alignment with NIST SP 800-171r3. 2027 starts now. The focus shifts from 171r2 to 171r3. Artifacts such as policies and plans, including the SSP will be to be closely reviewed and updated.
In this brief:
Examine NIST SP 800-171r3, key facts, and organization
Understand similarities and differences with NIST SP 800-171r2 and r3
Look ahead to likely updates required for CMMC L2 and 171r3
RSVP For the Webinar Here

TASC/TGIC Training - CMMC 2.0 Suspension (Online)
2026-08-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Who: Tidewater Association of Service Contractors (TASC) and Tidewater Government Industry Council (TGIC)
What: TASC/TGIC Training: CMMC 2.0 Suspension
On July 14, 2026, the DoW Chief Information Officer and the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment announced the immediate suspension of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Phase II requirements, which were originally scheduled to come into effect on November 10, 2026.

View the news release: https://www.war.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4542329/forging-the-arsenal-of-freedom-department-of-war-suspends-cmmc-phase-ii-require

More information can be found here: https://dowcio.war.gov/brilliantbasics.

This TASC/TGIC Training will be provided by Koren Wise with Wise Technical Innovations, an Authorized C3PAO for CMMC. She will provide an overview of what this suspension means for businesses, help attendees better understand the requirements, what they mean for your organization, and how to prepare with confidence.
When: August 13, 2026, 9:30-10:30am
Where: Microsoft Teams and In Person QED Systems (Registration Required to attend in person at 5700 Ward Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23455)
Register For The Event Here
Microsoft Teams meeting Join:
https://gov.teams.microsoft.us/meet/992776473437?p=BTFIR8aDg5XFtwibas
Meeting ID: 992 776 473 437
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Dial in by phone
+1 703-377-0000,,697410871# United States, Washington
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 697 410 871#

National Cyber League Fall 2026 Registration (Dayton, OH)
2026-08-17 - 2026-11-08 | National Museum of the Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH, 45433, United States
Registration for the Fall Season Opens August 17th.
The National Cyber League (NCL) is the nation’s premier cybersecurity competition, designed to help high school and college students develop practical, real-world cybersecurity skills while exploring careers in the rapidly growing cyber workforce.
Through a series of hands-on challenges, participants gain experience in areas such as digital forensics, ethical hacking and penetration testing, web application security, password cracking, network traffic analysis, cryptography, malware and ransomware response, open-source intelligence (OSINT), and vulnerability assessment. Whether you’re new to cybersecurity or looking to sharpen your technical expertise, NCL offers a fun, supportive, and competitive environment to build your skills.
Throughout the season, students can measure their progress with a personalized NCL Scouting Report, which highlights strengths, identifies opportunities for growth, and can be shared with colleges and employers. Participants also have the opportunity to represent their school in the National Cyber Power Rankings, competing alongside students from across the country.
To help students prepare, our program offers virtual Cyber Open Gym sessions where participants can practice skills, ask questions, and receive guidance before each competition. All Cyber Open Gym sessions will be held virtually. Students are required to attend in person at the museum on official NCL competition days.
Date: Fall 2026 season is expected to run August 17-November 8
Individual Game: Oct 23 – Oct 25 | Team Game: Nov 6 – Nov 8
Registration and participation in the exciting and educational program is Free to high school and college students. Interested students, need to register to be considered for a spot on the NMUSAF Cyber Skyline NCL team.
Link to register coming soon.

Dell x NVIDIA Hackathon / Local AI on Dell Pro Max with GB10 (New York, NY)
2026-08-22 09:00 - 21:00
Dell x NVIDIA’s Local AI on Dell Pro Max with GB10 is a one‑day build sprint where you ship an always‑on business agent running locally on the Dell Pro Max with GB10.
A one-day hackathon. Real hardware on the line.
​40 teams. 40 Dell Pro Max with GB10 units. One day to build an AI agent that runs locally on the box (no cloud API) and helps businesses or corporates.
​You get the hardware. You get the stack. You get a day to ship something real.
Prizes
– 🏆1st place takes home a Dell Pro Max with GB10p per team.
– 🥈2nd and 🥉3rd win a Dell laptop per team.
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🤖 Your AI model on a drive.
​Venue Wi-Fi won’t be fast enough for everyone to download models on the day, so load anything you want to use onto a USB or external drive ahead of time.
​💻 A laptop for development.
​You’ll get a Dell Pro Max with GB10 for the day, but bring your own laptop to code on. Your demo has to run locally on the box.
​⚡ A power strip or extension.
​We won’t have one outlet per person, so if your battery’s weak, a splitter or extension cord is a smart backup.
Sign up here or sign up at the main event page and hackathon platform – BuilderBase
https://builderbase.com/event/dell-x-nvidia-ai-hackathon-nyc
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How it works
​01 Apply
​Fill out the application form on this page. We review on a rolling basis and confirm your spot by email.
​02 Team formation
​Teams of 2–4 builders. If you register alone, use the BuilderBase dashboard to find teammates or we’ll pair you before the event.
​03 Build
​Show up on August 22th. You get a Dell Pro Max with GB10 for the day. Build an AI agent that runs locally on the box. Business or corporate use cases, required stack: OpenClaw + NVIDIA NemoClaw + OpenShell.
​04 Submit
​Submit your working demo through the BuilderBase portal before the deadline. Demo must run on the Dell Pro Max with GB10.
​05 Live pitch
​Top 8 teams are selected from all submissions and deliver a short live pitch to the judges the same evening.
​06 Win
07 Mingle/Networking
​🏆1st place takes home a Dell Pro Max with GB10p per team.
🥈2nd and 🥉3rd win a Dell laptop per team.
Sign up here!
*Your registration is subject to host approval.*

Daycon20 | Resistance is Fruitful (Dayton, OH)
2026-08-26 - 2026-08-28 | Dayton Convention Center (DCC), 22 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Looking forward to seeing you in Dayton for our 20th year of putting big thinkers in a little room and attempting to solve wicked problems! The most current details can be found here.
This year’s theme is Resistance is Fruitful. Hackers know this to be true. It’s now time to motive, align and act because our species needs us. We will discuss ways to address the scourge of Addictive Tech, AI Slop, Junk Science, Deep Fakes, Hate & Fear Mongering, Bad Laws and Unaccountable Power.
We will be back at the Dayton Convention Center after a long (10 year) hiatus. We will have a bigger room this year, as we incorporate the Packetwars, sponsor and community spaces into the main room.
We will facilitate an epic Packetwars challenge on Day 2, featuring the Deep Fake Justice League. It’s invite only but anyone can qualify for a seat this year by registering and playing this challenge.

Government & AI Summit (Washington, DC)
2026-09-15 08:00 - 17:00 | JW Marriott Washington, DC, 1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
AI is reshaping government operations, creating new opportunities alongside new challenges in security, governance, and modernization.
This year’s Government & AI Summit is your chance to get inside the federal AI playbook. Join tech experts on September 15 in Washington, DC as they explore practical strategies for deploying AI and emerging technologies across government.
Walk Away with Insights on:

Generative AI applications across government
Ethical AI Governance and responsible deployment
RPA at scale and operational efficiency
Emerging technologies including 5G, edge, and quantum computing

Save your seat to discover how agencies are using AI to drive innovation while ensuring responsible implementation.

as a SERVICE WORLD 26 @ Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center (Washington, D.C.)
2026-09-24 | The Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center Ballroom, 7901 Tysons One Pl, Tysons, VA, 22102, United States
What is it?

A full-day summit designed to accelerate how enterprises buy, deploy, secure, and scale as-a-service technologies. This event brings together:

CIOs and CISOs from Top Enterprises

Federal and Public Sector Technology Leaders

Procurement and Sourcing Leaders

Top-Rated Global Technology Providers

Innovators Shaping Digital Transformation

Why Attend?
Walk away with:

A clear path to your 2027 technology strategy, informed by the CIOs and CISOs shaping the future of as‑a‑service.
Proven frameworks and market intelligence from national enterprise leaders that you won’t find online.
Meaningful connections with peers across industries facing the same decisions you are.
Practical guidance for advancing modernization, optimizing procurement, and scaling automation.

Register For The Event Here

HammerCon 2026: 5th Annual National Convention of the MCPA @ Johns Hopkins APL (Laurel, MD)
2026-09-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory – Kossiakoff Center (K Center), 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
HammerCon is the annual national convention of the Military Cyber Professionals Association (MCPA) and serves as the premier gathering of, by, and for the American military cyber community. This year’s theme is “Mastery in Action: Vigilant – Vicious – Victorious”. Join us at our world-class venue, the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)!
So many speakers, exhibitors, and activities! MCPA members and US military attend for FREE. Earn CEU/CPE to maintain certs! Find more details at the event site HammerCon.org. Sponsor and exhibitor info here. See pics/vids/info about last year’s event here.
Schedule: Registration opens at 0800 (US eastern) unless you picked up your badge at the pre-HammerCon social the evening before, opening remarks at 0830, lunch available at 1200, awards and closing remarks at 1630, and on-site networking reception at 1700 (all attendees invited). A detailed agenda is maintained on the event site, HammerCon.org.
Planned Activities: similar scope as last year, but more thanks to the generosity of our national and event sponsors (including Palo Alto Networks, our Founding HammerCon Two-Star Executive Sponsor)!

4 Tracks: main, research, scholars, and commercial
Villages: we usually host villages like IoT, RF, Soldering, Hiring, Packet Hacking, Lockpick, and more
Exhibitors: info tables from orgs across this community and beyond
Consumables: food, drink, and other free stuff
Presenting of medals, scholarship, raffle items, and more
VIP Lounge

Register For The Event Here

2026 Pearl Technology Showcase & Central Illinois Cyber Event @ Peoria Riverfront Museum (Peoria, IL)
2026-09-28 | Peoria Riverfront Museum, 222 SW Washington St, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
Why attend?

The Latest Technology – Fantastic Education Opportunities

Event Details

Date: Monday, September 28th, 2026
Location: Peoria Riverfront Museum

Why This Is The Event of the Year for Central Illinois Technology
1. Where Pixels, Packets, and People Collide

Imagine stepping into a space where technology isn’t just displayed—it’s experienced. The AV & IT Trade Show isn’t your average expo. It’s a live playground of sound, visuals, and interactivity, where the future of communication, collaboration, and connectivity comes to life.
Over 40 AV and Cyber/IT Vendors and Booths where you can see the latest in immersive displays, AI-powered control systems, and hybrid meeting tech.
Hear audio innovations that redefine clarity and presence.
Touch the tools that will shape tomorrow’s smart spaces—from boardrooms to classrooms.
Whether you’re a tech strategist, an integrator, or just a curious mind, this is your chance to connect with the creators, test-drive the breakthroughs, and fuel your next big idea.

2. Cutting‑Edge Innovation Meets Immersive Experience

Explore the latest in cybersecurity and AV: From AI-driven solutions to advanced digital signage and collaboration systems, this showcase brings future-ready technologies to life—all under one roof.
Experience tech in a living museum: Hosted at the iconic Peoria Riverfront Museum, attendees enjoy more than just a tech event. Expect an environment that inspires learning, curiosity, and innovation at every corner.

3. Dual-Track Learning Tailored to Every Attendee

Simultaneous tracks for broader reach: Whether you’re deep into cybersecurity or exploring AV tech, the event features two tracks running concurrently to ensure valuable sessions for every skill level and interest.

4. Capture the Flag: Learn, Compete, Conquer

Kickstart your day with hands-on action: The morning CTF event offers a thrilling, gamified cybersecurity challenge where participants race to solve puzzles, test their hacking skills, and compete to win.

5. Expert Speakers, Real-World Insights
Here’s a taste of past standout sessions—expect even more this year:

Cybersecurity leaders sharing threat insights and real-world defenses.
Federal and state agency experts diving into AI, cybercrime, and national initiatives.
Fortune 100 tech professionals delivering strategies for incident response.
Local law enforcement unveiling mobile forensics and digital investigations.
Industry insiders showcasing the psychology behind social engineering.

6. Network. Win. Discover.

Unmatched networking opportunities: The event gathers the brightest minds in tech from Central Illinois and beyond. It’s your chance to connect, collaborate, and grow.
Door prizes and surprises: With exciting giveaways throughout the day, attendees walk away with more than just knowledge

Pearl Technology also secured the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the evening— have your family join for a fun evening after the business conference has ended!
Win prizes for visiting exhibitors and attending educational sessions.
The event website will continue to update with new details over the coming months.

Federal Cloud & Data Forum (Washington, D.C.)
2026-10-08 08:00 - 12:30 | Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
Federal agencies aren’t asking whether to adopt AI anymore. They’re trying to scale it and they’re running into infrastructure and data still built for pilots, not production.
At the Federal Cloud & Data Forum federal and industry leaders will dig into the decisions, security shifts and cost tradeoffs that determine whether AI delivers at scale.

Event Details:
When: October 8, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
Pricing:

Government: Free
Industry: Save 50% off your ticket with code EB50 at checkout through Sept. 8.

Whether you’re modernizing infrastructure or building the data foundation AI depends on, this forum brings the leaders and real-world experience to help you move from pilot to production.
Register For The Event Here

Inaugural 2026 BSides Hampton Roads @ ODU Webb University Center (Norfolk, VA)
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-10 | ODU Webb University Center, 1301 W 49th St, Norfolk, VA, 23529
BSides Hampton Roads is a community-driven cybersecurity conference built to connect, educate, and inspire the Hampton Roads security community. As part of the global Security BSides movement, our event provides an open and collaborative environment where professionals, students, researchers, and technology enthusiasts can come together to share ideas, exchange knowledge, and build meaningful connections.

Loudoun County Workforce Summit 2026 @ The National Conference Center (Leesburg, VA)
2026-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | The National Conference Center, 18665 Conference Ctr Dr,, Leesburg, VA, 20176, United States
Join Superintendent Dr. Aaron Spence for the LCPS Workforce Summit—a gathering of business and education leaders committed to building a stronger local talent pipeline. This year’s summit will move beyond conversation into connection and action, creating meaningful opportunities to engage with students, educators, and partners. Save the date and be part of the momentum.
Why Attend?

Build Your Pipeline: Directly influence K-12 programs to ensure students graduate with the exact skills, credentials, and mindsets your business requires.
Collaborate in High-Focus Design Labs: Spend 95 minutes in a targeted workshop to build an engagement plan that fits your company’s capacity—whether that’s shaping curriculum or launching immediate internships.
Meet Your Future Workforce: Connect face-to-face with LCPS students by participating in the Career Readiness Labs.
Walk Away with an Actionable Plan: Leave the summit with a concrete, customized roadmap for your partnership.

Join us to strengthen Loudoun County’s workforce pipeline. Secure your seat today!
Register For The Event Here

CMMC Roundtable & Panel Discussion @ Quantico Cyber Hub (Stafford, VA)
2026-10-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Quantico Cyber Hub, 1010 Corporate Dr. Suite 103, Stafford, VA, 22554, United States
Mark Your Calendars! Our CMMC Roundtable & Panel Discussion has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Hosted by Cyber Bytes Foundation and proudly sponsored by Stehrling, this event will bring together leaders from across the CMMC ecosystem for an engaging conversation on navigating the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) process.
Hear directly from industry experts, including:
🔹 Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
🔹 Registered Provider Organizations (RPOs)
🔹 Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs)
🔹 Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Professionals
🔹 Additional CMMC experts supporting organizations through every stage of certification
Whether you’re just beginning your CMMC journey or preparing for an assessment, this discussion will provide practical insights, best practices, and valuable connections to help your organization move forward with confidence.
📅 New Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Quantico Cyber Hub, 1010 Corporate Drive Suite 103, Stafford, VA 22554
Thank you for your flexibility—we’re excited to bring together an outstanding panel of experts for what promises to be an informative and collaborative event.
Stay tuned for the full speaker lineup, registration details, and additional event information!

CS5 East: The Official Conference of The CyberAB @ Gaylord National Harbor (Washington, D.C.)
2026-10-22 - 2026-10-23 | Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
The essential gathering for Defense Contractors and their Subcontractors to get CMMC compliance right
CS5 is the one conference that brings the entire compliance ecosystem together. From the experts who prepare you (RPOs) to the auditors who assess you (C3PAOs), and the training and tool providers who support you every step of the way.
Start here to deliver CMMC compliance to your organization. Return here to optimize your path.
If you’re in the defense industrial base, you can’t afford to miss it.
Register For The Event Here

BSides NoVA 10th Anniversary (Arlington, VA)
2026-10-30 - 2026-10-31 | George Mason University – Mason Square (Arlington Campus), 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22201, United States
BSides NoVA is back for our 10th year!
Join us October 30-31 as we celebrate a decade of community, collaboration, and cybersecurity.
We’re just getting started, so stay tuned for this year’s theme, CFP, Happy Hours, and more announcements in the coming weeks.

AI Workshop @ Planet Cyber Sec AI (Online)
2026-11-04 | Online
The AppSec Conference is the leading event for software and application security. Join top experts for in-depth presentations, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities. Enhance your skills and stay ahead of the latest software and application security threats.

After Dark: Bombers and Brews @ the National Museum of the U.S Air Force (Dayton, OH)
2026-11-07 18:00 - 22:00 | National Museum of the Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH, 45433, United States
The Air Force Museum Foundation’s popular adults-only After Dark: Bombers & Brews will take place on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Local breweries will be tapping kegs to share their brew with you!
Get up close and personal with open aircraft, including the Boeing B-52D Stratofortress, the Boeing B-1B Lancer, the Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter, and look down the intake of the North American XB-70 Valkyrie to see the engine! Plus, enjoy dancing to live music, rare artifacts from the Wright State University archives and the Museum’s collection normally not on display, two rounds of trivia with prizes, a caricature artist, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bars, and much more!
After Dark events are for adults only (ages 21+). Tickets for Bombers & Brews are $45.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the event will run from 6-10 p.m. Experience the Museum in a whole new light!
Register For The Event Here

Great Lakes AI Week @ The University of Toledo (Toledo, OH)
2026-11-10 - 2026-11-12 | The University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft Street, Toledo, OH, 43606, United States
The Top AI Conference in the Great Lakes Region Returns:

Join Toledo’s AI builders, leaders, and innovators for three days of insight, connection, and practical strategies for growth.

Great Lakes AI Week is a multi-day AI conference built for the people actually shaping what comes next. From November 10–12, 2026 between BGSU, Loft 419 and UT, the event brings together enterprise leaders, founders, operators, practitioners, investors, and innovators for practical conversations about AI adoption, implementation, and business impact. It is designed to go beyond hype and focus on what is actually working inside organizations today.
Attendees can expect a mix of high-impact programming, startup energy, and meaningful networking. Great Lakes AI Week is positioned around real use cases, practical playbooks, and the connections that move deals, pilots, partnerships, and careers forward. The broader AI Week programming around Toledo also includes signature community-driven events that help bring the region’s AI ecosystem into one room.
Whether you are exploring AI for your business, scaling adoption across your team, building an AI company, or looking to meet the people driving innovation across Toledo, this is where the city’s AI community gathers. Great Lakes AI Week is built with the community, not just for it, making it a strong fit for anyone who wants practical insight and high-value relationships, not just another conference badge.

Register For The Event Here

The AI Summit New York @ Javits Center (New York, NY)
2026-12-09 - 2026-12-10 | The Javits Center, 429 11th Ave, New York, NY, 10001, United States
The AI event that’s helped shape enterprise transformation for over a decade returns to New York City this December.
Now in its 11th year, The AI Summit delivers cutting-edge insights, high-value connections, and actionable strategies to accelerate AI-driven growth across operations and entire industries. As the applied AI capital of the world, New York provides the ideal setting to connect with 7,500+ senior decision-makers and explore AI applications that deliver real-world results.
Registration is now open for The AI Summit New York, taking place at The Javits Center on December 9-10.
Secure Your Spot Here

2027 K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Conference (Atlanta, GA)
2027-02-17 - 2027-02-19
The 2027 K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Conference is a unique event designed exclusively for K-12 cybersecurity practitioners to identify and share solutions and best practices to better defend school communities from emerging cybersecurity threats, such as ransomware and data breaches. The fifth annual conference will be held February 17-19, 2027 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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2027 Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show @ Dayton International Airport (Dayton, OH)
2027-06-26 - 2027-06-27 | Dayton National Airport, 3600 Terminal Dr, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
It’s time to save the date for the 2027 Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger!
On June 26 & 27, 2027, the USAF Thunderbirds return to Dayton to take command of the skies with a weekend packed full of speed, precision, and heart-pounding aviation excitement. These iconic red, white, and blue jets will headline the action in the air, while the grounds are filled with excitement and family fun all around you.
As we gear up for 2027, major ticket updates will be coming your way, so keep your eyes on your inbox. You’ll want to be ready the moment they drop.
This is Dayton’s premier summer tradition, and next year’s show is set to soar higher than ever. Trust us – you don’t want to miss it.
