WiCyS 2027 Conference

In-person | Denver, CO | March 17-19, 2027

You’re invited to network and grow your skills at the annual Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) technical conference. Apply for reduced conference rate registration and two nights of complimentary shared lodging. Pre-conference workshops will begin on Wednesday, March 17, followed by sessions on Thursday and Friday morning. The career fair will be held Thursday morning and afternoon. In addition to these events, we have a variety of other activities planned throughout the conference.

Applications Open: September 2, 2026

Applications Close: September 30, 2026; 5PM CT

Notification of Status: November 18, 2026

WiCyS 2026 Conference Co-Chair (General): Dr. Janell Straach

Questions? Email [email protected]

SCHOLARSHIP TYPES

Student Scholarship: Student Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Student Member. There will be limited open registration available for students without a WiCyS conference scholarship.

Students also have the opportunity to present their research in poster format at the conference. To learn more, visit here.

Faculty Scholarship: Faculty Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Faculty Member. Faculty are required to be a WiCyS Student Chapter Advisor or a WiCyS Faculty Member that has not attended WiCyS in the past.

Mentor Scholarship: Mentor Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member and a Mentor in the Aspiring Professional Mentorship Program.

Military Scholarship: Military Scholarship applicants must be a Veteran, Military Spouse, or Active Duty WiCyS Member OR be a WiCyS member and show proof of eligibility (ID Me, DoD card, VA card, etc.)

Ally Scholarship: Ally Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member who is actively supporting the WiCyS mission with direct involvement as an ally in a WiCyS program.

Equity & Advancement Scholarship: Equity & Advancement Scholarship applicants must be a WiCyS Member. This scholarship exists to provide equitable access to the WiCyS 2027 conference.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS

Scholarships provide reduced rate registration (includes all activities and meals) and two nights of complimentary shared lodging—March 17 & 18. Scholarship recipients will pay a minimal $75 registration processing fee instead of the full conference registration cost.

A very limited number of scholarship applicants are also eligible for (not guaranteed) a $500 travel stipend (if local, $100 instead of $500).

Travel Stipends are a fixed amount of $500. The payment is made after the conference has ended. Awardee can decide the use of the $500. Receipts are not required. Suggested uses include airfare, airport transportation, meals not included in conference registration, airport parking, etc. There is no option to increase the stipend should expenses be more than $500. Stipend payment is made via direct deposit. Stipend payment requires completion of any volunteer hours (if applicable) or poster session participation (if applicable). Stipend payment requires attendance and signature at the Travel Stipend & Reimbursement Session on Friday, March 19.