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Billington CyberSecurity Summit

September 3 - 6, 2024 | Washington, DC

In-person

Billington CyberSecurity Summit

Join CISA at the Billington CyberSecurity Summit 2024!

CISA is exhibiting and speaking at the 15th Annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit on September 3-6, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This four-day event will feature speakers from CISA, government and industry partners, and presentations and technology demonstrations from across CISA’s portfolio. The conference will feature general and breakout sessions exploring key cyber topics, and over 100 cyber-focused vendor booths where you can see demos, learn about the latest developments, and get an idea of innovative technologies.  The summit will be located at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.

This year's theme “Advancing CyberSecurity in the AI Age” focuses on the increasing impact that artificial intelligence (AI) is having on the cyber world at all levels.

What to Expect

Exhibit Hall Hours

  • Tuesday, September 3, 2024 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET

  • Wednesday, September  4, 2024 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET

  • Thursday, September 5, 2024 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET

Exhibition Location

We are conveniently located in the Federal Government Pavilion, Main Atrium, Lower Oculus area at exhibit space number 217.

Featured Speakers

Featured Sessions

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What's Next for the Cyber World

How is AI, growing competition between East and West, wars in multiple regions, and the upcoming National Elections changing the cybersecurity landscape? This panel of award-winning cybersecurity specialists will discuss the future of cybersecurity. 

Reassessing Risks: Implementing an Effective Risk Management Approach

Not all systems are built alike and different organizations have to adapt different risk in order to meet different objectives. This panel will discuss considerations for reassessing your cyber risks as your organization adopts new technologies.

Baking in Cybersecurity from the Start

Government has launched internal and external campaigns for better understanding and trust in the hardware and software purchased for public and private orgs. This panel will focus on what is needed to develop, deploy & understand digital products. 

Cross-Border Cyber Partnership: A Conversation with CISA and the Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity

The US and CA's relationship is reliant on critical infrastructure interdependencies. This fireside will explore how the two countries work together to understand the changing threat landscape and strengthen their collective efforts to counter them. 

Election Security

The US is gearing up for the 2024 national and state elections, raising concerns about securing election systems and the potential misuse of AI to misinform voters. This session will address cybersecurity issues related to elections.

Investing in the Federal AI Future

The US Government is investing in researching new ways to use responsible AI to address cybersecurity and other key challenges. This session will feature leaders discussing current research applications and future areas for development.

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Resources

CISA Roadmap to AI

Artificial Intelligence

CISA will play a key role in addressing and managing risks at the nexus of AI, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure.

Secure Our World

Secure Our World

Secure Our World is a cybersecurity awareness program aimed at educating individuals and businesses on four easy ways to stay safe online. 

Secure by Design

Secure by Design

It’s time to build cybersecurity into the design and manufacture of technology products. Find out here what it means to be secure by design and secure by default.

CyberEmotions

Cybersecurity Emotions

At CISA, our commitment to cybersecurity isn't just about technology; it's about the human experience.

Shields Up

Shields Up

CISA stands ready to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and mitigate the impact of cyberattacks.

Work at CISA

Work at CISA

We're always searching for diverse, talented, and highly motivated professionals to continue our mission. Learn more about our hiring opportunities. 

Peoples Republic of China

People's Republic of China

Information and guidance to defend against Chinese State-Sponsored cybersecurity risks.

JCDC

Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative

CISA established the JCDC to unify cyber defenders from organizations worldwide. 

Contact Us Email

Contact Us

For more information on or questions about CISA, email Central@cisa.dhs.gov.

All CISA Speakers

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Jeff Greene

Matt Hartman

Matt Hartman

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Christine Lai

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Lee Taylor

Thursday, September 5

Thursday
Sep 5
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The US and Canada have a long and growing relationship that is reliant on critical infrastructure interdependencies that are increasingly being threatened by state and non-state cyber actors. This joint fireside will explore how the two countries are working together to understand the changing threat landscape and strengthen their collective efforts to counter them proactively.

Location

Amphitheater

Speakers

Moderators

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Cindy DeCarlo

Thursday
Sep 5
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This panel will discuss ways in which an organization can continually assess its use of AI programs, will provide insights into figuring out new requirements, and will help one ensure that AI systems are working as intended.

Location

Pavilion

Speakers

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Matt Knight

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Steven Kapinos

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Dr. Nathan VanHoudnos

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Adam Meyers

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Terry Burruss

Thursday
Sep 5
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With the multitude of changes that Covid, new worker habits, and mobile technology innovations bring to the workforce, it is increasingly important to know who is using your systems, how, and for what purpose. This panel will explore ways in which insider threat should be considered, understood, and managed.

Location

Horizon AB

Speakers

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Justin Wilkins

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Jeff Gilhool

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Lee Taylor

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Mick Leach

Thursday
Sep 5
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The US is approaching its national and state elections for 2024 and there are a host of worries. Among them are securing the systems that are used to conduct these elections and how advanced technologies such as AI could be leveraged to misinform voters. This session will discuss the cybersecurity issues and concerns as it relates to elections.

Location

Amphitheater

Speakers

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Jim Coyle

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Dave DeWalt

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Michael Geraghty