Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
April 28–30, 2026
Anaheim, CA
The 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference in Anaheim is the premier forum for connecting with higher education information security and privacy professionals.
This is the one higher ed event that gives participants a chance to network and discuss information security and privacy trends and current issues with peers and solution providers.
Extended Programming
You asked, and we listened! Due to overwhelming attendee interest, the Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference programming has been extended to bring you even more valuable insights, expert discussions, and exclusive content.
Make plans to join us on the morning of Tuesday, April 28 for preconference workshops (additional registration required), followed by the opening general session at 4:15 p.m., and the reception at 5:15 p.m. The conference will conclude with the closing general session on Thursday, April 30 at 4:15 p.m.
Schedule your travel accordingly so you don’t miss a moment of the higher ed cybersecurity and privacy community’s premier event.
General Session Presenters
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EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity and Privacy Community Thought Leaders
Tuesday General Session→
4:15–5:15 p.m. PT -
Nita Farahany
Author of The Battle For Your Brain | Legal scholar & ethicist | Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society
Thursday General Session→
3:15–4:15 p.m. PT
2026 Program Committee
The Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference is informed, planned, and organized by an engaged, passionate, and experienced team of higher education information security and privacy professionals. Thank you to this year's Program Committee!
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More from the Cybersecurity Program
Learn more about the EDUCAUSE Cybersecurity Program including events, resources, and much more.
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Key Dates
Registration Open
Registration for the conference will open in February 2026.
Early Registration Rates End
Register by March 3 to take advantage of early registration rates.
Conference Begins
The conference begins on Tuesday, April 28 with preconference workshops. Separate registration is required for preconference workshops.
The 2026 Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference
is supported by these great sponsors
