Mark your calendars for October 6–7, 2026, and join us virtually for the UC Cybersecurity Summit: Resilient Together. Taking place each day from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., this year’s Summit builds on the strong momentum of past events—bringing together leading voices and practitioners to explore today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges and opportunities. There is no registration fee for the event.
Why Attend?
The UC Cybersecurity Summit continues to serve as a cornerstone for collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and invited partners. Together, this community is committed to strengthening our collective resilience and safeguarding our institutions against an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Hosting the Summit virtually reflects the University’s ongoing focus on responsible cost management while also making it easier than ever for colleagues across the system to participate, connect, and engage—no travel required.
Scheduled to Appear
This year’s Summit will feature an outstanding lineup of experts and thought leaders, including:
- Caitlin Sarian (aka Cybersecurity Girl)– World’s Largest Cybersecurity Educator and Influencer
- Alex Stamos – Chief Security Officer, Corridor / Stanford lecturer / Prior chief security officer at Facebook and Yahoo
- Dr. Safiya Noble – David. O. Sears Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, Professor of Gender Studies, African American Studies and Information Studies and Director, UCLA DataX-Data Justice – in conversation with Ronise Zenon, Information Systems Analyst, Information Technology Services department, UCSD
- Kerry Tomlinson – Editor in Chief, Ampyx News
- Marti DeLiema – Associate Professor, University of Minnesota
- Melonie White – Digital Risk Governance, Analytics, and Advisory Services Manager, University of CA Office of the President
- Caesar Sedek – Deputy CISO, UCLA
Who Can Attend?
The Summit is intended for professionals across the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and invited guests. If you are outside of this community, registration will require exception approval—please contact uccybersummit@ucop.edu for assistance.
Save the Date (and Block Your Calendar!)
Ahead of registration opening, we strongly encourage you to block off your calendar for both days—October 6 and 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zoom registration will be released closer to the event, and securing time now will ensure you don’t miss out on this highly anticipated event. Consider this your official “save the date”—more details and registration links are coming soon!
Stay Connected
➡️ Be sure to watch for updates and registration information coming soon!
➡️ Sign up for the Summit mailing list here.
➡️ Have questions? Reach out anytime at uccybersummit@ucop.edu.
We look forward to bringing our community together this October—virtually—to learn, connect, and strengthen our shared commitment to cybersecurity.
