WiCyS NY Metro Affiliate | Pride in Cyber: Securing the Future Together!
2026-06-23 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Horizon Media, 75 Varick Street, New York, NY, 10013, United States
WiCyS New York Metro Chapter, in partnership with Optiv – Celebrating Inclusion, innovation, and leadership in the age of AI.
Agenda

5:15-5:30 PM – Arrival
5:30 – 5:50 PM- Welcome and Opening by Kathleen Krasniqi and Alyssa Vumbaco
5:50 – 6:20 PM – AI Shield – Architecting Trusted Innovation at Scale by Bindi Dave, CISO, Optiv
6:30 – 7:00 PM – If We Go Down, Everything Stops: A Deputy CISO’s View from Critical Infrastructure, Christie Vázquez, Deputy CISO, The Clearing House
7:00 – 8:15PM – Networking Social on the Horizon Media Rooftop

All Attendees must be officially registered and confirmed to get a QR Code to enter the building. Please arrive no later than 5:30PM. This location is situated in Downtown Manhattan and is easily accessible via public transportation
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS San Diego Affiliate | 2026 Annual Meeting & Elections
2026-06-24 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | LPL Financial, 4707 Executive Dr. San Diego, CA 92121, 4707 Executive Dr., San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
Join WiCyS San Diego Affiliate at their Annual Meeting and Leadership Elections. All attendees will need to provide a photo ID at the door as this will be held at LPL Financial’s facilities. Please note that this is a WiCyS San Diego Members Only event.
Attendance is free, and parking is validated!
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Bringing Curiosity to Incident Response
2026-06-25 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Austin Public Library: Twin Oaks Branch, 1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
Join WiCyS Austin Affiliate for an exciting speaker workshop featuring Sarah F.! Learn how curiosity can improve incident response, strengthen investigations, and help security teams respond more effectively to today’s threats.
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS NE Ohio and Healthcare Affiliate | Wellness Event and Networking Lunch
2026-06-27 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Cleveland Clinic, 3175 Science Park Drive, Building #4 Room ACIV4-424, Beachwood, 44122, United States
Join WiCyS NEO and WiCyS Healthcare for a wellness-focused event designed to help you reduce stress, boost energy, and build healthy habits. Begin with Energize Your Day, an interactive session featuring gentle stretches, movement exercises, self-massage techniques, and breathing practices to help relieve tension, boost energy, and improve mental clarity.
The event will also include a discussion on healthy aging, the benefits of exercise, and practical strategies for long-term wellness success, with additional insights on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.
Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals while learning simple, actionable ways to support your physical and mental well-being.
And of course, a healthy lunch will be provided!
Learn more and register HERE

WiCyS Germany Affiliate | GITEX AI
2026-06-30 - 2026-07-01 | Messe Berlin, Messedamm 22, Berlin, 14055, Germany
WiCyS Germany Affiliate is a proud Ecosystem Partner of GITEX AI EUROPE – Europe’s Leading Tech & AI Event, taking place in Berlin this summer! As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, this is the premier stage to connect with global tech leaders, innovative startups, and government officials driving digital transformation.
This isn’t just another tech event. It’s an immersive festival where the future of sovereign innovation comes to life. Whether you are looking to showcase your solutions, connect with investors, or gain insights into the latest industry trends, this is your opportunity to be part of Europe’s new tech hub.
Key opportunities for our network:

Exhibition: Secure your showcase space or a startup pod to gain maximum visibility.
Networking: Leverage the concierge matchmaking program to meet your next key partner or investor.
Growth: Gain direct access to global decision-makers and big tech players.

Ready to lead the conversation on security and innovation? Join WiCyS Germany at the forefront of Europe’s digital future!
Learn more and register HERE use code PTNRGE50 for a 50% discounted conference pass.

WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders Only Meeting
2026-07-07 19:00 - 2026-07-08 13:00, 2026-08-04 19:00 - 2026-08-05 13:00, 2026-09-01 19:00 - 2026-09-02 13:00, 2026-10-06 19:00 - 2026-10-07 13:00, 2026-11-03 19:00 - 2026-11-04 13:00, 2026-12-01 19:00 - 2026-12-02 13:00 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trailblaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q&A.
Affiliate meetings are held on the first Tuesday at 7:00 pm CT and the first Wednesday at 1:00 pm CT of the month.

WiCyS Professional Affiliate International Leaders Only Meeting
2026-07-08 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-08-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-09-02 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-10-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-11-04 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-12-02 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | Virtual
WiCyS Professional Affiliate Leaders-Only Meeting: We are all Stronger Together. As WiCyS professional affiliates trail blaze through their regional, specialty, or corporate affiliate programs, we collectively meet monthly in a leadership capacity to sync up on WiCyS global updates, best practices, upcoming events, and Q & A.
International Affiliate meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 8:00am CT.

WiCyS Austin Affiliate | Monthly Social
2026-07-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-12-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2027-01-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2027-02-20 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | Austin, TX, United States
Join the WiCyS Austin Monthly Social! It’s a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly meetup where good conversation and great connections come easy. The hosting spots vary across Austin to better accommodate different areas of town, and it’s always come-and-go; anyone can stop by for a quick hello or stay and hang out. Whether attendees are brand new to cyber or longtime pros, all will find a welcoming community and an Austin vibe that feels effortless.
Connect with WiCyS Austin HERE
