When and where is the 17th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit?

The Summit takes place September 8-10, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Who should attend the Summit?

The event is designed for CISOs and CIOs, federal government and military cybersecurity officials, industry contractors and experts, students interested in cybersecurity, and members of the media. It draws senior cyber leaders from the U.S. and allied nations across the defense, intelligence, and civilian-agency communities.

How much does it cost to register and how do I sign up?

Registration is handled through the Summit's Whova portal. Attendance is free for government, military, and press; standard rates are $2,295 for corporate, $1,195 for small business, $795 for non-profit/academic, and $95 for students, with higher Last Call pricing after the standard window ends August 15.

Are there citizenship or eligibility requirements to attend?

Yes. Billington CyberSecurity Summits are open only to citizens of the United States and citizens of US Allied Nations. Confirmation of citizenship is required during registration, and government-issued photo identification is required on-site before entry.

What makes the Summit worth attending?

The Summit convenes more than 3,000 attendees and 300+ speakers across 50+ sessions in nine content tracks, plus an Exhibit Hall with 150+ exhibitors, an Innovation Stage, and networking receptions. Continuing education credits are available through ISC2 and SANS/GIAC.

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Attendance

The 17th Annual Summit is projected to convene more than 3,000 attendees and 300+ speakers across 50+ sessions and breakouts, with sponsorship materials referencing more than 3,500 senior-level government, military, and industry professionals. For context, the organizer's recent 3rd Annual State & Local CyberSecurity Summit brought together 950+ attendees from 42 states and featured 85+ speakers. Typical attendee titles include CISOs, CIOs, and federal government and military cybersecurity officials.

Registration

Registration is open through the Summit's Whova portal. Rates vary by attendee category and by registration window (Early Bird ended 06/01; Standard ends 08/15; followed by Last Call pricing):

Government & Military: Free (must register with a verified.gov or.mil email address; provisional options available).
Sponsor & Partner: Included with a unique comp code (a $2,595 value).
Corporate: $2,295 Standard / $2,595 Last Call.
Small Business (fewer than 50 employees): $1,195 Standard / $1,395 Last Call.
Non-Profit / Academic: $795 Standard / $895 Last Call (requires verified.edu or.org email).
Student: $95 Standard / $145 Last Call (requires verified institutional.edu email).
Press: Free (media credentials required on-site).

Ticket prices include applicable sales tax; processing fees are additional. Note: Summits are open only to citizens of the United States and US Allied Nations, and government-issued photo ID confirming citizenship is required on-site prior to entry.

History

Billington CyberSecurity has operated since 2010, building and convening a community of senior cyber leaders across government and industry to foster information and knowledge sharing in support of the national security interests of the United States and allied nations. Over 17 years it has grown into what the organizer describes as the leader in federal cybersecurity education events, convening a large ecosystem of senior-level public- and private-sector leaders from the U.S. and allied partners. The 2026 event is the 17th Annual Summit, and the organization has also expanded its portfolio to include a State & Local CyberSecurity Summit.