WICYS 2026 IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity— all while creating a community of engagement, encouragement and support at a technical conference for women and allies. WiCyS brings together women and allies in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.

Conference components include keynote speakers, technical presentations, workshops, panel discussions, lightning talks, networking socials, résumé reviews, mock interviews, professional headshots, a career fair for hiring professionals and students, a capture-the-flag competition, an escape room, a breakfast honoring military personnel, and more.

For conference related inquiries email [email protected].

The WiCyS 2026 In-Person Conference will take place from March 11-14, 2026, at the Gaylord National Resort Harbor and Convention Center in the Washington, DC area.

Venue Address
Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Registration for the WiCyS 2026 Conference opens on January 26, 2026, at 10am CT and will remain open until capacity is reached.

NOTE: Students must have a scholarship to attend WiCyS 2026. There is no open registration for students. Scholarship applications open on September 10, 2025.

Elevate your organization’s profile and champion building a strong cybersecurity workforce by becoming a WiCyS 2026 Conference sponsor. To view sponsorship information, visit HERE.

WiCyS 2026 Call for Presenters opens on September 10, 2025 and closes on October 15, 2025 at 5pm CT. Additional details coming August 2025.

Students poster submissions close on December 15, 2025 at 5pm CT.

Applications for conference scholarships open on September 10, 2025 and close on October 15, 2025 at 5pm CT. Additional details coming August 2025.

NOTE: Students must have a scholarship to attend WiCyS 2026.