News from The Cyber Educator | | Each month, I curate a handpicked selection of online and in-person conferences, workshops, and academic events with a focus on the DC Metro Area, the East Coast, and select international events. Plus, discover entry-level jobs, internships, scholarships, and fellowships to help you launch and grow your cybersecurity career. | |
📍 Washington DC Metro Area
| | CyberSmart 2026 –
The Two Edges of AI’s Sword | |
🗓️ Date: April 9, 2026
🗺️ Location: 11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190, United States
💵 Price: Free / registration required
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| CyberScape:
The Federal Cybersecurity Summit | |
🗓️ Date: April 16, 2026
🗺️ Location: Renaissance Arlington Capital View, 2800 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA, USA
💵 Price: $5 – $530
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🗓️ Date: April 16, 2026
🗺️ Location: George Mason University — Arlington Campus (Mason Square), 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, USA
💵 Price:
- Early bird:
- $139 (members) / $209 (non-members)
- Regular:
- $179 (members) / $249 (non-members)
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| SANS — “AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026” | |
🗓️ Dates: Summit: April 20 – 21, 2026 / Training: April 22 – 27, 2026
🗺️ Location: Hilton Arlington Rosslyn The Key, Arlington, VA, USA
💵 Price:
- Summit: starting ~$625 (in-person) / free virtual options available
- Training courses: up to ~$8,780 (optional add-on with GIAC certifications)
🌐 Online Attendance Available
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🗓️ Dates: April 25 – 26, 2026
🗺️ Location: Sheraton Baltimore North 903 Dulaney Valley Rd Towson, MD 21204
💵 Price: $40
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| Baltimore Official
Cybersecurity Summit | |
🗓️ Date: April 28, 2026
🗺️ Location: Baltimore Marriott Waterfront, 700 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
💵 Price: $250
| | WiCyS Virtual Conference 2026 | |
🗓️ Dates: April 22 – 23, 2026
💵 Price:
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WiCyS members: $100
- Non-members: $200
- WiCyS student members: $20
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| Annual FISMA and
Risk Management Conference 2026 | |
🗓️ Date: April 23, 2026
💵 Price:
- GWDC Members: $5
- Non-Members: $15
| | Announcing the 2026 Student Research Conference |
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The Marymount University 2026 Student Research Conference will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
This annual event highlights the outstanding research, creativity, and scholarship of our undergraduate and graduate students.
- Undergraduate Presentations will be held in person at the Ballston Center from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Graduate Presentations will be held virtually that evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Students interested in presenting are invited to complete the application to present by Monday, March 30.
| | Disclaimer: The information provided in this newsletter is sourced from open-access public platforms and is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Please note that event details or opportunities may change without notice and are beyond our control. | | | | |
