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A little about the conference...

The annual Cybersecurity Conference brings together academia, industry and government to share information and the latest technology around cybersecurity. This conference is offered free of charge, thanks to our generous sponsors. Interested in sponsoring the conference? Find sponsorship information here. 

Past speakers

Conference organizers bring top industry experts to address timely cybersecurity issues. Here's a quick look at conference speakers from years past.

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2025

Maria Sumnicht
National Director of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, Task Force on National and Homeland Security

Head shot of Guy Shanny.

2025

Guy Shanny
Global Data & AI Security Leader, IBM and former cofounder and CEO of Polar Security (acquired by IBM)

Dan Eliot stands at a podium.

2024

Dan Eliot
Lead for Small Business Engagement,
National Institute of Standards and Technology,
U.S. Department of Commerce

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2023

Tamela Dukes
Technical Director, National Security Agency
Cybersecurity Directorate

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2022

Jacky Rosen
U.S. Senator, Nevada

Shannon Wilkinson, seen from the right side, standing at a podium.

2022

Shannon Wilkinson
CEO, Tego Cyber, Inc.

Mike Buglewicz standing at podium speaking into a mircophone.

2020

Mike Buglewicz
Program Director, NNSS Cyber Technology

Hillary Schieve in a red coat standing at podium, right hand holding a microphone and left hand reaching out to the audience.

2020

Hillary Schieve
Mayor, City of Reno

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2019

Mridul Gautam
Vice President for Research and Innovation,
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2019

Greg Brower
Attorney and Partner, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
Former FBI Assistant Director

Sponsor the Cybersecurity Conference!

To offer the conference free of charge, organizers rely on sponsor support. Your generous contribution will facilitate further growth and learning opportunities at the University and surrounding communities.

Various levels of sponsorship are available. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, contact Shamik Sengupta, ssengupta@unr.edu.

Platinum Sponsorship ($5,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding
  • Option to advertise through pre-recorded video messages in break times
  • Large table booth to showcase products at the dedicated industry showcase
  • Special acknowledgement mention at the conference event as well as display of logo/banner at the event

Gold Sponsorship ($3,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding
  • Large table booth to showcase products at the dedicated industry showcase
  • Special acknowledgement mention at the conference event as well as display of logo/banner at the event

Silver Sponsorship ($1,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding