CONFERENCE STATISTICS

The WiCyS 2025 Conference was full of technical talent, skill-building and abundant inspiration. An incredible 101 sponsors embraced the power of paying it forward, engaging with more than 2,350 in-person attendees and 1,159 virtual registrants. The WiCyS Conference continues to serve as the flagship event for women in cybersecurity and remains the only conference that ensures equal representation across gender identities and career stages, connecting aspiring and established professionals from academia, industry and government.

Thanks to the amazing support of our community, WiCyS 2025 awarded 1,128 scholarships and distributed 286 travel stipends. Over 500 volunteers helped launch WiCyS2025 with energy and excellence. The event featured 141 speakers across 106 unique sessions, showcased 29 research posters and welcomed attendees from 28 countries around the world. We were honored to host 12 featured speakers, six employer socials, six inspiring keynotes, an Allyship event, an exhilarating Capture-the-Flag competition, and a thrilling escape room—making this year’s conference a resounding success!