Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit
June 23-25, 2026
In-Person at
Moraine Valley Community College
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
This year, we’re excited to expand CyAD to 2.5 days of connection, learning, and inspiration.
- June 23 kicks off with pre-summit workshops, followed by a Welcome Dinner to set the tone.
- June 24-25 will be full-day sessions, continuing the rich programming and energy you've come to expect from past years.
- Keep an eye on our CyAD Information webpage for agenda updates as they become available!
Registration is required for all attendees. The registration fee includes access to all sessions and summit materials. Meals include a Welcome Dinner on June 23, daily coffee breaks, snacks, and lunches on June 24 and 25.
General Registration:
Early Bird Rate: November 13, 2025 through January 30, 2026 (5:00 PM Pacific Time) - $150- Regular Rate: January 30, 2026 (5:01 PM Pacific Time) through May 8, 2026 (5:00 PM Pacific Time) - $250
- Late Rate: May 8, 2026 (5:01 PM Pacific Time) through June 1, 2026 (5:00 PM Pacific Time) - $500
Presenter Registration:
All presenters must register to attend the CyAD Summit. If your proposal is accepted, you’ll receive a notification email with a registration link and discount code.
- Presenter Rate — $150
Accepted presenters may register at this discounted rate from March 11 through April 8, 2026 using the provided code. Before and after this window, General Registration rates apply.
Important: If you register at the Regular Rate ($250) before proposal decisions are announced, no rate adjustments will be issued—even if your proposal is later accepted.
Tip: If you plan to attend regardless of proposal outcome, register before January 30 to lock in the Early Bird Rate!
Payment Options:
- Summit registration may be paid ONLINE via credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, and Discover). Click the "PAY ONLINE" button when prompted and follow the payment instructions.
- American Express is NOT currently supported.
- Payments by invoice, personal, or corporate check are NOT accepted.
- For registration questions or issues, please contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu.
No Refunds: Please note that registration fees are non-refundable.
PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOPS
Take your Summit experience to the next level! Before the main event begins, join one of our immersive, hands-on pre-summit workshops on June 23. These exclusive sessions will give you practical tools and deeper insights to bring back to your classroom or organization.
You must be registered for the Summit to participate in pre-summit workshops.
Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23, 2026
Registration code required
Email Communication:
Registration status emails will be sent from NcyteCenter@wildapricot.org. Please add this email address to your safe sender list and check your junk folder to ensure you receive all communication. If you do not receive an email after registering, then contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu.
- If registration and payment is confirmed, this email will serve as your registration receipt.
- If payment is outstanding, then click the link in the email to complete the online payment.
Visit the CyAD Registration Information webpage for more information. For all other registration questions, contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu.
About the Summit:
The Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit brings together faculty, industry professionals, and government representatives from across disciplines to examine the vital role of cybersecurity in today’s interconnected world. As cyber threats increasingly affect all 16 critical infrastructure sectors—from healthcare and energy to transportation and finance—the summit emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary, innovative, and impactful approach to cybersecurity education.
By connecting experts across sectors, the CyAD Summit fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration, sparks new ideas, and emphasizes the deeply interconnected nature of cybersecurity challenges. Through shared expertise and collective action, the summit aims to develop meaningful solutions that build resilience, strengthen education, and advance forward-thinking cybersecurity practices.
“CyAD…where academia and industry meet for advancing cybersecurity curriculum development."
Important Information:
- General Information: Visit our CyAD information website to stay up-to-date on summit information. Check back periodically for announcements.
- Travel Stipend: There are a limited number of travel stipends available to eligible participants to help cover transportation expenses for attending the conference. Visit our stipend information page for eligibility requirements, terms and conditions. The travel stipend application link will be included in your registration confirmation email from NcyteCenter@wildapricot.org. If you do not receive a confirmation email after you register, then contact NCyTE@whatcom.edu for the link.
- Travel Logistics: Attendees are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. Visit our travel logistics page for directions and other available travel information that may assist with your planning.
- CyAD Call for Proposals - Contribute your insights by submitting a proposal before January 30, 2026, for addressing cybersecurity challenges within your discipline or across intersecting fields. We encourage proposals from a wide range of disciplines, including healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, energy, business, engineering, agriculture, and more.
If you require ADA accommodation to fully participate, please contact Trina Bol at tbol@whatcom.edu by June 1, 2026.
For liability and safety reasons, we kindly request that all attendees be 18 years of age or older.
This event is funded by:
National Science Foundation grant #2054724.
