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Welcome to the fourth annual Cybersecurity Across Disciplines (CyAD) Summit hosted by the National Cybersecurity Training & Education Center (NCyTE)! 
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Tuesday, June 23
 

11:00am CDT

Pre-Summit Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Building T Main Lobby

Tuesday June 23, 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Building T Main Lobby

12:00pm CDT

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Flipper Zero for Cybersecurity Across the Disciplines
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code, please contact [email protected] for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23, 2026(Registration code required)Please note: Participants attending afternoon-only...
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Speakers
avatar for Doug Hampton

Doug Hampton

Associate Professor IT and Chair, Sinclair College
Doug is currently an Associate Professor and Chair in the Information Technology Academics department at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in information technology, as well as a master’s in education. Doug is also pursuing... Read More →
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Kyle Jones

Professor/AI Fellow, Sinclair Community College
Kyle Jones is the Assistant Dean of Technology, Grants, and External Partnerships and an AI Faculty Fellow Professor at Sinclair Community College. He leads initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and workforce development, with... Read More →
avatar for Eric Renegar

Eric Renegar

Professor, Sinclair College
Eric Renegar is a professor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity with extensive experience in networking, cybersecurity education, and hands-on technical training. He teaches at the community college level, where his work focuses on building practical, skills-based learning... Read More →
avatar for Kristine Christensen

Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

12:00pm CDT

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Leadership, Governance, and Policy: Risks with Emerging AI and Cyber
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code, please contact [email protected] for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23, 2026(Registration code required)Please note: Participants attending afternoon-only...
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Speakers
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DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo

Faculty, Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo is Faculty of Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). She is an internationally recognized expert on privacy and cross-border data flows. Kennedy-Mayo researches and writes on legal and policy issues... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

12:00pm CDT

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Proof of Process: Designing AI-Resistant Assessments
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code, please contact [email protected] for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23, 2026(Registration code required)Please note: Participants attending afternoon-only...
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Speakers
avatar for Jiri Jirik

Jiri Jirik

Director, Moraine Valley Community College
Jiri Jirik is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across industry and academia. As the Director of the Education Pathway National Center (EPNC) at Moraine Community College, he spearheads the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity and AI curri... Read More →
avatar for Michael Qaissaunee

Michael Qaissaunee

Professor, Engineering and Technlogy, Brookdale Community College
Professor Mike Qaissaunee is Chair of the Engineering and Technology Department and Director of the Cyber Center at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. He has led multiple National Science Foundation grants advancing interactive teaching, technician education, and... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

12:00pm CDT

PRE-SUMMIT WORKSHOP (Separate Registration Required): Trust but Verify: Auditing AI-Generated Data
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA
Pre-Summit workshops require separate registration and are available exclusively to registered Summit attendees. If you are registered for the Summit and did not receive your Pre‑Summit Workshop registration code, please contact [email protected] for assistance.Pre-Summit Workshop Registration: June 23, 2026(Registration code required)Please note: Participants attending afternoon-only...
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Speakers
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Christian Servin

Professor, El Paso Community College
Dr. Christian Servín is a Professor of Computer Science at El Paso Community College and a national leader in computing education for two-year institutions. He serves as Chair of ACM SIGCITE, Vice-Chair of the ACM Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (CCECC), and... Read More →
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John L Sands

Professor Moraine Valley Community College, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. John Sands brings over 38 years of extensive experience in information technology management, cyber defense, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has dedicated the past three decades to advancing technology education as a distinguished... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
TBA

4:00pm CDT

Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby

Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby

4:30pm CDT

Welcome Dinner Opens
Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

Tuesday June 23, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

5:00pm CDT

Welcome Dinner: Summit Opening and Welcome
Tuesday June 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

Speakers
avatar for Michele Robinson

Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
avatar for John L Sands

John L Sands

Professor Moraine Valley Community College, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. John Sands brings over 38 years of extensive experience in information technology management, cyber defense, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has dedicated the past three decades to advancing technology education as a distinguished... Read More →
avatar for Pamela J. Haney, Ph.D.

Pamela J. Haney, Ph.D.

President, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Pamela J. Haney became the sixth president of Moraine Valley Community College on July 1, 2023. Committed to advancing student success, expanding access to education, and strengthening community partnerships, she has led significant institutional growth.
Under her leadership, Moraine Valley secured $1.5 million to renovate the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park, reached a five-year high in enrollment, and secured more than $10 million in competitive grant funding, including National Science Foundation awards supporting cybers... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

5:30pm CDT

Welcome Dinner: The Next Decade of Possibility: Reimagining Work, Skills, and Human Potential
Tuesday June 23, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
The nature of work is undergoing a profound transformation shaped by artificial intelligence, demographic shifts, global disruptions, and evolving expectations of the employer–employee relationship. This panel brings together leaders from industry, policy, academia, technology, and workforce development to explore what the future of work will truly look like—and what organizations must...
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Speakers
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Will Markow

Founder and CEO, FourOne Insights
Will Markow is an internationally recognized expert on the future of work and the Founder and CEO of FourOne Insights, a research and advisory firm focused on the impact of emerging trends and technologies on the workforce.
Will has advised hundreds of companies, technology vendors, training providers, workforce development organizations, government agencies, and multiple White House administrations on key issues related to the future of work, skills-based hiring, and related topics. His research has... Read More →
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Kris Rides

CEO and Founder of Tiro Security, Tiro Security
Come talk to me about staffing, Industry advisory boards and perhaps a I’ll let you in on the stealth business I am working on that should help you win the grants you are looking for.

avatar for Dr Vincent Nestler

Dr Vincent Nestler

Associate Professor, CSUSB and Senior Personnel, NCyTE Center, California State University San Bernardino
Vincent Nestler, Ph.D. Vincent holds a doctoral degree in instructional design, a masters in both network security from Capitol College, and M.A.T. from Columbia University. He is the author of the Principles of Computer Security, Lab Manual, published by McGraw Hill. He is a network... Read More →
avatar for Michele Robinson

Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
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Natalie Coull

Staff, Abertay University

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Nigel Jones

Co-Director IBOP, CSE Connect, Co-Director for International and Business Outreach Programme, Co-chair of ICEC and Director of IBOP
Nigel is International and Business Outreach Director at CSE Connect.   He co-chairs the International Cybersecurity Education Collaborative (ICEC), an initiative of NCyTE and CSE Connect.   His security career has been wide ranging, including supporting boards in data, information... Read More →
Tuesday June 23, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
 
Wednesday, June 24
 

7:15am CDT

Registration Open and Badge Pick-Up
Wednesday June 24, 2026 7:15am - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby

Wednesday June 24, 2026 7:15am - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby

7:30am CDT

Breakfast
Wednesday June 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

Wednesday June 24, 2026 7:30am - 8:00am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

8:00am CDT

Day 2 Opening Remarks
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

Speakers
avatar for Michele Robinson

Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
avatar for John L Sands

John L Sands

Professor Moraine Valley Community College, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. John Sands brings over 38 years of extensive experience in information technology management, cyber defense, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has dedicated the past three decades to advancing technology education as a distinguished... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

8:30am CDT

Keynote: The Power of Partnership: Securing Critical Infrastructure Together
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
As cyber threats grow in scale, speed, and sophistication, no single sector can defend in isolation and when a major cyber incident occurs it rarely stays in one lane. This powerhouse plenary panel brings together leaders from multiple critical infrastructure sectors to examine the evolving threat landscape and the shared risks that increasingly span sector boundaries. Moderated by the Chair...
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Speakers
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Denise Anderson

President and CEO, Health ISAC
Denise Anderson, MBA, is President and CEO of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC), a global, non-profit organization dedicated to providing a trusted forum for timely and valuable situational awareness health sector companies can use to make informed... Read More →
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Sarah Bigham

Lead Security Analyst, REN-ISAC
Sarah joined the REN-ISAC Operations team in March 2014. As Lead Security Analyst, her day-to-day responsibilities include managing the REN-ISAC Blended Threat Resiliency Workshops, handling CSIRT & InfoSec duties, and liaising with the National Council of ISACs (NCI), FBI, DHS, and... Read More →
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Carey Garback

Education and Awareness Leader, Auto-ISAC
Carey Garback is a Learning & Development leader with over 20 years of experience directing and designing training programs for Fortune 500 organizations, including American Express, JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, Microsoft, Home Depot, Kaiser Permanente, and CVS Health. She has worked... Read More →
avatar for Kaitlyn Palatucci

Kaitlyn Palatucci

Director, Partnerships and Strategy, IT-ISAC
Kaitlyn Palatucci leads membership, operations, and partnerships for both the Food and Agriculture - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC) and the Information Technology - Information Sharing and Analysis Center (IT-ISAC). In this dual role, she bridges critical... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 8:30am - 10:00am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

10:00am CDT

Mid-Day Break 1
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

10:00am CDT

Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
BLDG M Lobby
Take a break that builds your future. Located near the mid-day break area, Sweet Connections is a relaxed, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.NCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
BLDG M Lobby

10:30am CDT

Keynote: The Most Underrated Advantage in Business:  Being Human
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
For many, the leaders we look up to possess qualities that make them - and their positions - feel untouchable.   Whether in person or on our screens they appear poised, articulate, masters of their domain, living lives most can only dream of.  The truth, however, is far more complicated and surprisingly relatable.  In fact, you have more in common with your heroes than you ever...
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Speakers
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Parham Eftekhari

EVP, CyberRisk Alliance
Parham Eftekhari is a builder of communities, companies, and relationships. Guided by four core values – humility, empathy, resilience, and kindness – he has spent two decades working at the intersection of critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, emerging technology, and national... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

11:30am CDT

Working Lunch
Wednesday June 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer
Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
Wednesday June 24, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

12:00pm CDT

Lunch Plenary Speaker/Panel
Wednesday June 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

Wednesday June 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

1:15pm CDT

AI-Proof Assignments for Cybersecurity Classes in an Online Environment
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
The rapid adoption of generative AI has significantly altered how students approach coursework in online cybersecurity programs, creating new challenges for assessment integrity and meaningful skill evaluation. This presentation explores practical strategies for designing AI-resistant assignments that prioritize authentic learning and demonstrable technical competence over traditional written...
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Speakers
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Jesse Varsalone

Collegiate Associate Professor, Cybersecurity Technology, University of Maryland Global Campus Cyberteam
Jesse Varsalone is currently an Associate Professor of Cybersecurity Technology and the Cyber Team Coach at University of Maryland University Global Campus. Jesse is also one of the coaches for the United States Cyber Games team. He is also the director of the Mid-Atlantic Collegiate... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 2:00pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

1:15pm CDT

Integrating Local LLMs in Higher Education for Privacy, Security and Cost Effectiveness
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-925
This workshop explores the value of using large local language models (LLMs) in educational settings, with a focus on tools such as Ollama, Llama and LangChain. Participants will learn how running LLMs locally can enhance data security and protect student privacy by keeping sensitive information off external servers. This is often a regulatory requirement for educational institutions. The session...
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Debasis Bhattacharya

Professor, University of Hawaii Maui College
Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya (Debāśiṣ Bhaṭṭāchārya, দেবাশীষ ভট্টাচার্য, देवाशीष भट्टाचार्य) is a tenured Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-925
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Workshop

1:15pm CDT

Challenge Accepted: Real-World Problem Solving Through Experiential Learning at Scale
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-403
The NCyTE Virtual Cybersecurity Career Challenge (VCCC) is a scalable, experiential learning initiative designed to introduce students to real-world cybersecurity roles through hands-on, team-based problem solving. Delivered in a fully virtual environment, the Challenge engages participants in realistic scenarios aligned with industry frameworks, emphasizing technical skills, critical thinking,...
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Speakers
avatar for Michele Robinson

Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
avatar for Dr Vincent Nestler

Dr Vincent Nestler

Associate Professor, CSUSB and Senior Personnel, NCyTE Center, California State University San Bernardino
Vincent Nestler, Ph.D. Vincent holds a doctoral degree in instructional design, a masters in both network security from Capitol College, and M.A.T. from Columbia University. He is the author of the Principles of Computer Security, Lab Manual, published by McGraw Hill. He is a network... Read More →
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Dustin Bessette, Ed.D

Instructor & Advisor, Mt. Hood Community College
Dustin Bessette is a quality-oriented, cyber, business, and data instructor teaching at Mt. Hood Community College. Dustin has 15 years of creating quality process improvements to the organizational structure for NY State Parks and Recreation and Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation. These... Read More →
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Mike Corona-Gonzalez

Cyberlabs System Administrator and NCyTE VCCC Technical Support, California State University San Bernardino, Center for Cyber and AI
Mike Corona-Gonzalez is a cybersecurity professional with a focus on , IT infrastructure, security architect, infrastructure, system administration, and AI research. He currently serves as a Cyberlabs System Administrator for Cyberlabs at the CSUSB Center for Cyber and AI, where he... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-403
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Workshop

1:15pm CDT

Deploying CTFd with Docker for Live Capture the Flag
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-701
This hands-on session introduces participants to hosting Capture the Flag (CTF) competitions using CTFd, an open-source CTF platform. The ses sion begins with a brief overview of how CTFs are used in education, workforce training, and outreach to develop practical cybersecurity skills such as problem solving, analysis, and teamwork.Participants will then install Docker and deploy CTFd live on...
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Speakers
avatar for Kristine Christensen

Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →
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Eric Renegar

Professor, Sinclair College
Eric Renegar is a professor of Information Technology and Cybersecurity with extensive experience in networking, cybersecurity education, and hands-on technical training. He teaches at the community college level, where his work focuses on building practical, skills-based learning... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 1:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-701
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Workshop

2:15pm CDT

Industry-led Experiences moving AI across multiple disciplines and populations
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T Fogelson Theater
This session will share actual experiences including successes, challenges, and risks in moving AI across multiple technical disciplines and across multiple populations (national, regional, local). Presenters will share actual experiences working with AI and other industry leaders to improve workforce preparation of students.  Panelists will share their actual experiences.  Dr. Beheler...
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Speakers
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Ann Beheler

Dir. of Innovation at CORD; BILT DIrector for National Applied AI Consortium at MDC; BILT Director for NCNGM and other C, CORD/Miami Dade College/NCNGM
Dr. Ann Beheler leads the Business Industry Leadership Team (BILT) high employer engagement model she developed through the NSF National Convergence Technology Center (IT) and is a major supporter of innovation. The model is in use to lead employer teams for college and university... Read More →
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Kyle Jones

Professor/AI Fellow, Sinclair Community College
Kyle Jones is the Assistant Dean of Technology, Grants, and External Partnerships and an AI Faculty Fellow Professor at Sinclair Community College. He leads initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and workforce development, with... Read More →
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Karen Wosczyna-Birch

PI for NCNGM, NCNGM
To be provided
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T Fogelson Theater
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Panel

2:15pm CDT

When AI Fails Undetected: Rethinking Institutional Governance, Operations, and Leadership
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-924
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming woven into how higher-education institutions teach, operate, and make decisions. Yet many of the most consequential AI risks rarely surface as obvious cybersecurity failures. Instead, they emerge quietly through routine use, opaque model behavior, and unclear ownership, often slipping past traditional IT and security controls until trust, compliance, or...
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Bich-Thuy Le

Founder, President, LeLumin, LLC
Bich-Thuy Le is an award-winning technology executive, AI patent holder, and enterprise transformation leader with 25+ years of experience shaping strategy, leading modernization, building first-of-the-kind platforms and solutions, and delivering business value at scale. Across Fortune... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Embedding Cybersecurity Awareness into Strategic Management Business Course through Community-Engaged Learning
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-404
This session presents a scalable, community-engaged instructional model that embeds cybersecurity awareness into a strategic management business course without requiring technical prerequisites. Students conducted comprehensive strategic analyses of local businesses that integrated traditional competitive, operational, and environmental factors with an explicit evaluation of cybersecurity...
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Speakers
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Tatyana Pashnyak

Lecturer of Business, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tatyana Pashnyak is an educator with almost three decades of experience spanning middle school, high school, community college, four-year college, and university levels. She earned a BS in Middle Grades Education and M.Ed. in Business Education degrees from University of West Georgia... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Using AI to Create a More Inclusive Workplace for Neurodivergent Talent
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-926
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the growing popularity of AI is transforming various aspects of our workplace experience. One area where AI is making a significant impact is in learning and development. AI can be a game-changer for workplace inclusion, in particular for neurodivergent employees, which make up roughly 20% of the population. AI can equalize the playing field by assisting...
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Speakers
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Joy Toney

Senior Program Manager, AIM For Change LLC
Joy Toney serves as a Senior Program Consultant for AIM for Change, LLC. Joy’s career successes are mapped over 20+ years professional experience in non-profit, consumer services, government contracting, and transportation and distribution. Joy enjoys utilizing her skills in process... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

3:00pm CDT

Mid-Day Break 2
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Building T Main Lobby

Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Building T Main Lobby

3:00pm CDT

Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-100A
Take a break that builds your future. Located right beside the mid-day break area, Sweet Connections is a relaxed, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.NCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet...
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Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-100A

3:30pm CDT

Balancing Innovation and Risk: Integrating AI Security Awareness into Business Education
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-924
As artificial intelligence becomes rapidly embedded in modern business workflows, students across disciplines are adopting AI platforms for productivity, analysis, and decision support, often without fully understanding the associated security and privacy risks. This presentation explores the design and delivery of Introduction to AI in Business, a collaboratively taught interdisciplinary course...
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Speakers
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Reed Nonken

Associate Professor Business, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Reed Nonken is an Associate Professor of Business at the University of Maine at Presque Isle, where he teaches across both the Business and Criminal Justice programs and plays a central role in curriculum design, assessment, and academic governance. He is a primary architect of UMPI’s... Read More →
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Seth Woodman

Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Program Director, University of Maine at Presque Isle
Seth Woodman is the Cybersecurity Program Director and Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI), where he leads curriculum development, program expansion, and applied learning initiatives across traditional and competency-based modalities... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Developing a Cybersecurity Program at an HBCU Focused on Critical Infrastructure and Agricultural Systems
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
This session presents the institutional journey of West Virginia State University (WVSU), an 1890 land-grant HBCU, in developing its Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity. Participants will learn how WVSU evolved from offering a cybersecurity minor to launching a comprehensive, workforce-driven four-year degree program designed to address critical state and national workforce needs while advancing...
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Naveed Zaman

Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, West Virginia State University
Dr. Naveed Zaman is Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and professor of mathematics at West Virginia State University, where he leads transformative initiatives in cybersecurity, engineering, and agricultural education. He has spearheaded the development of innovative... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Educating for Digital Trust: Building resilience in a world of deepfakes, phishing, and AI-powered deception.
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-926
Misinformation and social engineering attacks are escalating in scale and sophistication, fueled by generative AI and global threat actors. This session explores how educators and organizations can embed misinformation resilience into cybersecurity curricula and workforce training. We will examine real-world cases, highlight AI’s dual role as both a risk and a defense, and share actionable...
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David Kliemann

Head of Cloud Risk / Adjunct, IBM / Marquette University
Dave Kliemann is the Head of Cloud Risk for IBM Cloud. He drives the IBM Cloud risk management posture ensuring key hybrid cloud & AI cybersecurity risks and regulatory requirements are managed. Dave also provides support helping clients in regulated industries take a risk-centric... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 3:30pm - 4:15pm CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

4:30pm CDT

Student Spotlight: AI-Powered Behavioral Biometrics: Continuous Authentication for Securing Emerging Cyber Systems
Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
The different traditional authentication methods such as tokens, passwords and static biometrics continue to fail to protect modern cyber systems, once initial access is compromised. As digital infrastructures across different sectors, such as healthcare, cloud application platforms, and public services become more interconnected and are AI driven these days, cybersecurity must move from one-time...
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Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo

University Graduate Student (Chapter President of NSBE), Western Illinois University
I am currently a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science at Western Illinois University, with a research and leadership interest in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital forensics.

My research interests and expertise cover AI-based techniques and methodologies related to the security of modern cyber infrastructures through continuous authentication, cloud security, and human security models. I am a publication author of a peer-reviewed research study titled... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Student Spotlight

4:50pm CDT

Day 2 Recap
Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:50pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

Speakers
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Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
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John L Sands

Professor Moraine Valley Community College, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. John Sands brings over 38 years of extensive experience in information technology management, cyber defense, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has dedicated the past three decades to advancing technology education as a distinguished... Read More →
Wednesday June 24, 2026 4:50pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
 
Thursday, June 25
 

7:00am CDT

Registration Open & Badge Pick-Up
Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 11:00am CDT
BLDG M Lobby

Thursday June 25, 2026 7:00am - 11:00am CDT
BLDG M Lobby

7:15am CDT

Networking Breakfast
Thursday June 25, 2026 7:15am - 7:45am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer
Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
Thursday June 25, 2026 7:15am - 7:45am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

7:45am CDT

Morning Plenary: TBD
Thursday June 25, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms


Thursday June 25, 2026 7:45am - 8:30am CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

8:45am CDT

Building a Virtual SOC with AI: Free, Web-Based Cyber Labs for Everyone
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-924
As cybersecurity threats grow, access to realistic, hands-on training environments remains limited—especially for students outside traditional technical programs. This session demonstrates how an AI-assisted design process was used to create a fully web-based, virtual Security Operations Center (SOC) that is free and accessible to any student with a browser.The virtual SOC replicates real-world...
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Michael Qaissaunee

Professor, Engineering and Technlogy, Brookdale Community College
Professor Mike Qaissaunee is Chair of the Engineering and Technology Department and Director of the Cyber Center at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft, New Jersey. He has led multiple National Science Foundation grants advancing interactive teaching, technician education, and... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

8:45am CDT

FRAMEWORK FOR SCADA CYBERSECURITY - The Critical Infrastructure Framework
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-404
Based on the current CSET Tool Assessment frameworks and standards for Process Control and relevant NIST Special Publications, and my 27 + years in IT/OT with ExxonMobil and academic work with the Idaho National Labs, this presentation will provide Critical Infrastructure faculty, students, and industry an understanding of the use of the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET®), a free stand-alone...
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Stephen Miller

Consultant/NCyTE Leadership Team
Mr. Miller is a Professor Emeritus ENMU-Ruidoso (non-Native American Serving Institution), CAE Peer Review National Center (PRNC) Director and NSF ATE National Cybersecurity Training and Education Center (NCyTE) Leadership Team Consultant contracted through Whatcom Community College.He... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

8:45am CDT

Real Time Crime Center and Public University Partnerships for Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
Rural communities have the same challenges as large metropolitan cities but in different scales. They suffer from gang violence, drug and human trafficking, violent crimes, and vehicular crimes. Combining these crimes with a geographically dispersed area with multiple law enforcement agencies only adds to the challenges. For example, the City of Knoxville TN covers 100 square miles with 200,000...
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Michael Lehrfeld

Director and Associate Professor, Cybersecurity Innovation and Outreach Center, East Tennessee State Univeristy
Dr. Lehrfeld has worked in the IT and Cybersecurity field for over 30 years. His current role is the creation and expansion of cybersecurity tools with the First Responder community. Current projects include establishing a Real Time Crime Center at East Tennessee State University... Read More →
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Dustin Osborne

Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology, East Tennessee State Univeristy
Dr. Dustin Osborne is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology. He received his Ph.D. in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville in 2015, M.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology from ETSU in 2011, and B.S. in Administration of... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

8:45am CDT

Lighting the Way: How a Grassroots Cybersecurity Nonprofit United a Community
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-926
What happens when cybersecurity stops being a siloed function and becomes a shared community mission? This session tells the story of the Go Cyber Collective, a nonprofit that started with a single individual and has grown into a thriving community of more than 90 engaged members meeting monthly, united by a common goal of strengthening collective cyber resilience.Attendees will learn how the Go...
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Shawn Waldman

CEO, SecureCyber
Shawn Waldman is the CEO of SecureCyber and a cybersecurity speaker focused on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk in practical, real-world terms. He works with local governments, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries and is a frequent presenter on cybersecurity... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 9:30am CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

8:45am CDT

Integrating the National Cyber League (NCL) into the College Classroom
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-701
The National Cyber League (NCL) provides a powerful platform for students to develop applied cybersecurity skills through real-world challenges, yet many faculty members new to teaching cybersecurity are unsure how to incorporate it effectively into their courses. This interactive workshop is designed to bridge that gap by guiding educators through practical strategies for integrating NCL into the...
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Nelbert "Doc" StClair

Associate Professor of Cyber defense, College of Coastal Georgia
Dr. Nelbert “Doc” St. Clair is an Associate Professor of Cyber Defense at the College of Coastal Georgia, where he teaches cyber defense and security and mentors aspiring professionals. He brings more than a decade of experience coaching high‑performing teams in the National... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-701
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Workshop

8:45am CDT

Drive to Secure: Integrating IoT Cybersecurity into Automotive Education with the Sentinel Workforce Model
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-403
As modern vehicles evolve into sophisticated IoT ecosystems, the intersection of automotive technology and cybersecurity has become a critical frontier for workforce development. This interactive workshop demonstrates how to bridge the gap between traditional automotive programs and cybersecurity curricula. Participants will explore the application of the National Science Foundation-funded...
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Sandellyo Aimhetep Kauba

Assistant Professor, Cybersecurity, Wake Technical Community College
Sandellyo A. Kauba is an Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity at Wake Technical Community College, where he specializes in Security Administration and the intersection of IoT and transportation security. As a key leader for the NSF-funded Sentinel program, Sandellyo champions an immersive... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 8:45am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-403
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Workshop

9:40am CDT

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI): Deconstructing Hardware-Backed Security in an AI-Driven World
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-404
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is a real-time digital payment system that has effectively replaced cash for millions of users across India and parts of Asia. As real-time payment platforms expand globally, the fight against account takeover (ATO) and SIM-swap fraud has intensified.UPI has emerged as a global benchmark—not only for its massive scale, processing over 10 billion...
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Dr. Rajiv Malkan

Co-Principal Investigator - National IT Innovation Center (NITIC), Lonestar College (TX)
Rajiv Malkan, Ph.D. is a seasoned higher education leader with more than 35 years of experience spanning academic affairs, workforce development, and global education initiatives. He has served as a Founding Dean and Division Chair, leading curriculum innovation, strategic planning, and instructional... Read More →
avatar for Priti Malkan

Priti Malkan

Professor, Data, Analytica & AI, Lone Star College - University Park
Priti Malkan is a global, cross-industry professional with over 25 years of experience helping Fortune 500 corporations and U.S. state & federal agencies unlock the value of Data and AI. As an independent consultant, she advises organizations on Data & AI enterprise strategy and help... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

9:40am CDT

Securing the Future: Embedding AI-Driven Cybersecurity Across Critical Infrastructure Education
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies such as quantum computing rapidly transform critical infrastructure sectors, cybersecurity education must evolve just as quickly. This session presents a scalable, practice-driven model for embedding AI-enabled cybersecurity concepts across diverse academic programs while strengthening workforce readiness for CISA’s Critical Infrastructure...
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Dwight Farris, PhD

Lead Faculty and Department Head, Grand Canyon University
Professionally, I bring over 25 years of industry experience, having served in roles such as systems engineer, programmer, systems analyst, database administrator, and engineering manager across private, public, and military sectors. Since 2017, I’ve served as Department Chair and... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

9:40am CDT

Sharing the Spark: Advancing the Development of New and Early Career Faculty in Cybersecurity Education
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T Fogelson Theater
The cybersecurity workforce gap in critical infrastructure sectors demands not only more professionals, but more qualified educators to train them. Critical infrastructure—including energy, water, transportation, healthcare facilities, and financial services—faces escalating cyber threats while struggling to fill specialized security roles. Two complementary initiatives address this need: the...
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Gretchen Bliss

Director of Cybersecurity programs, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Gretchen Bliss is the Cybersecurity Program Director at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Secretary of the Board for the Space ISAC. Previously, she served as Space ISAC Secretary from 2022–2026. In these roles, she works to strengthen collaboration across the... Read More →
avatar for Kristine Christensen

Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →
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Paige Flores

Adjunct Professor, California State University San Bernardino
Paige Flores, Ph.D., is a cybersecurity education researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity curriculum development. She earned her Ph.D. in Information Technology from Towson University and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at... Read More →
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Dr. Litany Lineberry

Instructor of Information Systems Technology, Hinds Community College-Utica Campus
Dr. Litany Hope Lineberry is an Instructor of Information Systems Technology at Hinds Community College Utica Campus, where she teaches courses in programming and software engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Education and both M.S. and... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T Fogelson Theater
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Panel

9:40am CDT

The Cognitive Training: Operate Like a Pro Athlete
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-926
Esports has evolved into a globally recognized, high-stakes competitive sport. This shift, recognizing professional gamers as "cognitive athletes," is not only reshaping entertainment but also creating a tactic to advance cyber talent to meet the demands of emerging accelerants like AI and quantum, as the skills essential for top-tier esports competitors mirror the mental architecture needed for...
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Jessica Gulick

CEO | Commissioner, Katzcy | US Cyber Games | PlayCyber
Jessica Gulick is a highly esteemed cybersecurity expert and influential speaker, recognized globally for her contributions. With over 25 years of experience in engineering and cybersecurity, her background includes leading cybersecurity teams, directing international cyber competitions... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 9:40am - 10:25am CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

10:30am CDT

Mid-Day Break 3
Thursday June 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Building T Main Lobby
Thursday June 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Building T Main Lobby

10:30am CDT

Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
Thursday June 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
BLDG T-100A
Take a break that builds your future. Located right beside the mid-day break area, Sweet Connections is a relaxed, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.NCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet...
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Thursday June 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
BLDG T-100A

11:00am CDT

From Classroom to Career: Cybersecurity in the Real World
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-924
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping how organizations operate, secure data, and manage risk. This presentation examines the expanding role of AI, automation, and advanced digital systems in modern cybersecurity and governance environments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how emerging technologies introduce new threat vectors, ethical concerns, and compliance...
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Michael Trammell

Program Chair, Cybersecurity & Artificial Intelligence, Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Michael Trammell is a cybersecurity and information technology professional with over a decade of experience spanning legal support, technology operations, and information security. He serves as Program Chair and Cybersecurity Instructor and Advisor for the Computer Information ... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

11:00am CDT

The Cyber Nobody Thinks About: Discovering Work Roles Protecting Critical Infrastructure Through Try Cyber's Micro-Challenges
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-404
Framing technical cybersecurity concepts through critical infrastructure places abstract cyber vulnerabilities in everyday life, connecting them to systems we rely on and only notice when they stop working. This presentation will highlight how Try Cyber's digital mentor-guided micro-challenges can be used to engage the cyber curious by situating common cybersecurity tasks and work roles within...
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James Ashley

Director of R&D, CSUSB Center for Cyber and AI
James Ashley graduated from CSUSB with a B.S. in Cyber Security Administration and has over 15 years of experience in systems engineering and over 10 years of experience in technical project management. Mr. Ashley manages the growth, development, staffing, and day-to-day operations... Read More →
avatar for Paige Flores

Paige Flores

Adjunct Professor, California State University San Bernardino
Paige Flores, Ph.D., is a cybersecurity education researcher specializing in the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity curriculum development. She earned her Ph.D. in Information Technology from Towson University and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

11:00am CDT

Designing an AI-Mentored IoT Course Using Agile
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-925
This presentation introduces the instructional format behind Sinclair College’s AI-mentored Internet of Things (IoT) course, designed to blend experiential learning, Agile practices, and personalized student pathways. The class is structured around two-week sprints in which students are expected to deliver demonstrable value, mirroring real-world IoT product and systems development.Each sprint...
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Dr. Andrew Rettig

Assistant Professor, Sinclair College
Dr. Andrew Rettig
Faculty Leader | Internet of Things Educator | AI & Open-Source

Andrew Rettig is a faculty member in the Information Technology department at Sinclair College, where he is leading the design and launch of an Internet of Things Bachelor’s degree. The program emph... Read More →
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Liz Rettig

Founder and Agile Coach, Lil Agile Monster LLC
Elizabeth Rettig Agile Coach | Kanban Trainer | Flow Metrics Expert Elizabeth Rettig is an accomplished Agile Coach and Kanban Trainer dedicated to helping teams and organizations enhance their agility and efficiency. With a deep understanding of Flow Metrics and Agile best practices, she has guided... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-925
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

11:00am CDT

Teaching AI Essentials for Cybersecurity: Curriculum, Skills, and Case Studies
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
Artificial Intelligence is transforming the communications and technology landscape, driving an urgent need for professionals who can effectively understand, deploy, and protect AI‑powered systems. This session presents a practical, interdisciplinary approach to preparing the cybersecurity workforce through the EC-Council Artificial Intelligence Essentials course outline and contents,...
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April H. Best

Information Technology Program Chair/Instructor, Lenior Community College
April H. Best is an educator, mentor, and leader with over a decade of experience in higher education. She serves as the Information Technology Program Chair and Instructor at Lenoir Community College, where she is committed to preparing students with the skills and confidence needed... Read More →
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Yenni Djajalaksana, Ph.D.

Senior Academic Specialist, EC-Council
Dr. Yenni Djajalaksana helps educators build word-class cybersecurity programs. As a Senior Academic Specialist at EC-Council, she partners with K-12, Colleges and Universities to design, implement, and scale courses and certifications that map to real-world skills and hiring nee... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Deanne Cranford Wesley

Dr. Deanne Cranford Wesley

Director Cybersecurity Program, North Carolina Central University/NCYTE Consultant
Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley is the Director of Cybersecurity Program at North Carolina Central University (NCCU); she is also the Point of Contact for the Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, where she oversees the innovative cybersecurity lab at NCCU. Dr. Cranford- Wesley... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

11:00am CDT

AI++ / AI--: Applying Cyber Risk Thinking to Generative AI in the Classroom
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-926
As generative AI tools become embedded in teaching and learning, students must learn not only how to use these technologies but also how to evaluate, validate, and take responsibility for their outputs. In cyber-related fields, unverified or inaccurate AI-generated content introduces real risk, affecting documentation, policy analysis, compliance, and technical decision-making. This session...
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Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →
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DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo

Faculty, Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo is Faculty of Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). She is an internationally recognized expert on privacy and cross-border data flows. Kennedy-Mayo researches and writes on legal and policy issues... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Working Lunch
Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer
Pick up your lunch in the foyer and proceed to the Moraine Rooms for the lunch panel and discussion.
Thursday June 25, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

12:30pm CDT

Lunch Speaker: The New Perimeter: AI Ethics, Data Risk, and Cybersecurity in Every Organization
Thursday June 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
When we talk about cybersecurity, we tend to focus on threats from the outside: phishing attacks, ransomware, and data breaches. But the most consequential vulnerabilities in any organization right now are already inside the building, embedded in the tools used every day. Generative AI has moved from an occasional experiment to a constant presence in the learning and operational environments,...
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Christian Moriarty

Professor, St. Petersburg College

Thursday June 25, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

1:45pm CDT

Impact of GenAI in the Classroom - Case Study from a Capstone Course!
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-924
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), which uses Large Language Models (LLMs), has existed for a few years and has significantly influenced higher education. Although educators understand what GenAI is, they find it challenging to implement it effectively in the classroom. While some disruptions have impacted student learning and assessment, they have also notably affected faculty teaching...
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Debasis Bhattacharya

Professor, University of Hawaii Maui College
Dr. Debasis Bhattacharya (Debāśiṣ Bhaṭṭāchārya, দেবাশীষ ভট্টাচার্য, देवाशीष भट्टाचार्य) is a tenured Professor at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College and serves as Program Coordinator for the Applied... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

1:45pm CDT

The Role of Community Colleges and private industry in Developing Student-Powered SOCs
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-404
As cybersecurity threats continue to grow and the workforce gap widens, community colleges are uniquely positioned to play a critical role in developing the next generation of cyber professionals. This presentation explores the value of establishing student-run Security Operations Centers (SOCs) through partnerships between community colleges and local managed service providers (MSPs). Drawing on...
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Kyle Jones

Professor/AI Fellow, Sinclair Community College
Kyle Jones is the Assistant Dean of Technology, Grants, and External Partnerships and an AI Faculty Fellow Professor at Sinclair Community College. He leads initiatives at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and workforce development, with... Read More →
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Shawn Waldman

CEO, SecureCyber
Shawn Waldman is the CEO of SecureCyber and a cybersecurity speaker focused on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk in practical, real-world terms. He works with local governments, critical infrastructure, and regulated industries and is a frequent presenter on cybersecurity... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

1:45pm CDT

Teaching Cybersecurity for Jobs That Don’t Exist: Why Space Is the Ultimate Interdisciplinary Classroom
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
Cybersecurity education often lags the reality of how critical infrastructure systems actually operate—interconnected, global, and shaped by risks that cross technical, organizational, and national boundaries. This presentation argues that space is uniquely suited to close that gap.Drawing on a collaboration between the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and Space ISAC, this session...
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avatar for Gretchen Bliss

Gretchen Bliss

Director of Cybersecurity programs, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Gretchen Bliss is the Cybersecurity Program Director at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Secretary of the Board for the Space ISAC. Previously, she served as Space ISAC Secretary from 2022–2026. In these roles, she works to strengthen collaboration across the... Read More →
avatar for Erin Miller

Erin Miller

Executive Director Space ISAC, Space ISAC
Erin has over a decade of experience building meaningful tech collaborations and has formed hundreds of formal partnerships between government, industry and academia to solve problems for warfighters and national security. Currently Erin is the Executive Director of the Space ISAC... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

1:45pm CDT

When Less Isn't More in Critical Infrastructure Protection
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-926
The cybersecurity landscape is shaped by an expanding and often overlapping set of standards and regulatory compliance frameworks, including FERC, NERC, HIPAA, NIST, ISO, CISA guidance, and other privacy laws and sector-specific requirements. Navigating these requirements and frameworks presents challenges not only for organizations implementing security programs, but also for educators and...
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Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 2:30pm CDT
BLDG T-926
  Human Factors Privacy Ethics and Governance in Cybersecurity, Presentation

1:45pm CDT

WARDEN: Visualizing the Cyber Kill Chain
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-403
Help us build the future of cyber defense training! Join our WARDEN group playtest and workshop to contribute to a hands-on tool that visualizes the Cyber Kill Chain and empowers our IT fleet.The “Autonomous Cyber Defense Challenge” is a workforce development effort offered by the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific’s Basic and Applied Research Department to increase our...
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avatar for Clinton Anderson

Clinton Anderson

Scientist – Principal Investigator, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Clinton Anderson joined the U.S. Navy in 2000 as an Electrician’s Mate, serving as a nuclear electrician aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis. After eight years of active duty and three deployments, he transitioned to the Navy Reserve, serving in leadership roles throughout... Read More →
avatar for Jonathan Buch

Jonathan Buch

Scientist – Lead Programmer, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Jonathan Buch is a software developer at NIWC Pacific where he serves as the Lead Programmer for the educational game, WARDEN. He also engineers environmental test beds for the command's Energy Innovation Lab. His work is built on a deep background in cybersecurity where he has improved... Read More →
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Andreas Hirschmann

Scientist – Project Manager, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific
Andreas Hirschmann is a Project Manager and software developer at NIWC Pacific for the educational game, WARDEN, where he develops code, creates training materials, and manages project communications. Concurrently, he serves as a training coordinator for NIWC’s cyber forensics workforce... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 1:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-403
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Workshop

2:45pm CDT

AI Supply Chain Vulnerabilities: A Backdoor Attack Demonstration Using Real Data
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-924
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems increasingly depend on complex supply chains that include externally sourced datasets, pretrained model checkpoints, fine-tuning pipelines, and automated feedback mechanisms. This layered dependency structure exposes AI systems to supply chain vulnerabilities that differ fundamentally from those in traditional software engineering. This work demonstrates that...
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George Meghabghab

Professor/Director of IT Cyber Security, Roane State CC
Computer Science/Computer Information Technology Educator with over 30 years of teaching and training in IT, Cyber defense, information assurance, and digital forensics. He taught as a tenured professor until 1999 at Valdosta State University in the Math and Computer Science Department... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-924
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

2:45pm CDT

Reimagining Cybersecurity and AI Education in Information Technology Domains
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-925
Cybersecurity—and more recently, artificial intelligence—has become pervasive across computing education, including Information Technology Systems (ITS). Long before cybersecurity was formally recognized as a distinct discipline, its principles were deeply embedded within IT practice and instruction. While cybersecurity now stands as its own domain, many IT areas continue to rely heavily on...
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Ivan Alonso

Assistant Professor, El Paso Community College
Ivan Alonso is a Computer Science and Information Technology Systems Professor at El Paso Community College with expertise in software engineering and computing education. Ivan Alonso holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering with a concentration in Secure Cyber-Systems, with... Read More →
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Sandra Gorka

Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Sandra Gorka is a Professor of Computer Science and former Department Head of Information Technology at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where she has taught since 1997. Although she retired in 2024, she is a part-time instructor. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in... Read More →
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Jacob Miller

Professor, Pennsylvania College of Technology
Dr. Miller earned a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Delaware and a B.A. in Mathematics with a Computer Science concentration from Shippensburg University. After nearly a decade at IBM as a senior operations research analyst, he began a teaching career in 1997... Read More →
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Christian Servin

Professor, El Paso Community College
Dr. Christian Servín is a Professor of Computer Science at El Paso Community College and a national leader in computing education for two-year institutions. He serves as Chair of ACM SIGCITE, Vice-Chair of the ACM Committee for Computing Education in Community Colleges (CCECC), and... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-925
  AI Emerging Technologies and Risk Implications, Presentation

2:45pm CDT

Critical Alert Received: Navigating Critical Supplier Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for All Sectors
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-404
Organizations increasingly rely on complex supplier ecosystems, making rapid identification and response to critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities a key operational risk. This session focuses on a structured, repeatable approach for identifying, validating, and responding to critical supplier cybersecurity vulnerability alerts originating from a myriad of sources. The session will examine how...
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Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-404
  Cybersecurity Risk and Real World Problem-Solving, Presentation

2:45pm CDT

Cyber by Design: Supporting Cyber-Ready Pathways Across Disciplines
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
Cybersecurity touches far more students than just those who plan to major in it. Students in programs such as healthcare, medical records, criminal justice, automotive technology, and manufacturing regularly encounter cybersecurity issues in their coursework and future jobs, but they don’t always see how cybersecurity skills connect to their fields.This workshop introduces the Explore Cyber...
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Agne Juskaite - Aguirre

Academic Advisor, Moraine Valley Community College
With more than 15 years of experience supporting students in higher education, I serve as an Academic Advisor at Moraine Valley Community College, where I work closely with learners to help them understand degree requirements, select courses aligned with their goals, and navigate... Read More →
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Kristine Christensen

Professor, Computer Information Systems / Director, Faculty Development / PI, Explore Cyber, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. Kristine Christensen is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Moraine Valley Community College with more than twenty years of experience teaching and developing curriculum in web development, user interface design, programming, networking, robotics, and engineering technology... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 2:45pm - 3:30pm CDT
BLDG T-101/102
  Foundations of Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Mid-Day Break 4
Thursday June 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer
Thursday June 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Foyer

3:30pm CDT

Sweet Connections: Faculty & Fellows Meet & Greet
Thursday June 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby
Take a break that builds your future. Located near the mid-day break area, Sweet Connections is a relaxed, 30-minute meet-and-greet designed to connect cybersecurity teaching fellows with faculty members.NCyTE’s Faculty Fellowship Program addresses the community college cybersecurity faculty shortage by preparing bachelor’s and master’s students to explore careers in teaching. Meet these...
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Thursday June 25, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
BLDG M Lobby

4:00pm CDT

Closing Keynote
Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

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DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo

Faculty, Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
DeBrae Kennedy-Mayo is Faculty of Law & Ethics at the Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). She is an internationally recognized expert on privacy and cross-border data flows. Kennedy-Mayo researches and writes on legal and policy issues... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

5:00pm CDT

Closing Remarks
Thursday June 25, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms

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Michele Robinson

Executive Director/Principal Investigator, Whatcom Community College
Michele Robinson is currently the Senior Director/Principal Investigator (PI) of the National Cyber Training and Education (NCyTE) Center and the CAE Candidates National Center (CCNC) at Whatcom Community College. With 20+ years of leadership at senior/executive levels in information... Read More →
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John L Sands

Professor Moraine Valley Community College, Moraine Valley Community College
Dr. John Sands brings over 38 years of extensive experience in information technology management, cyber defense, and artificial intelligence. He earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University and has dedicated the past three decades to advancing technology education as a distinguished... Read More →
Thursday June 25, 2026 5:00pm - 5:15pm CDT
BLDG M Moraine Rooms
 
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