The 16th annual cyber security summit 2026
Organized by Cyber Security Summit
Cybersecurity is evolving at unprecedented speed. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we detect threats, defend systems, and respond to risk—but technology alone i...
- Dates
- Oct 27-28, 2026
- Location
- Bloomington, MN
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 2,000
- Vendors
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About this conference
Cybersecurity is evolving at unprecedented speed. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we detect threats, defend systems, and respond to risk—but technology alone is not enough. Human judgment, ethical leadership, and strategic decision-making remain essential. That is why the 16th Annual Cyber Security Summit is built differently. Unlike many industry events dominated by vendor sales pitches, this Summit is designed by the cybersecurity community, for the cybersecurity community. A volunteer Think Tank of 50 cybersecurity leaders representing all 16 critical infrastructure sectors helps shape the agenda each year, identifying the challenges, emerging risks, and pressing questions they need answered based on real-world experience. The result is an event focused on what matters most: practical insights, actionable strategies, and meaningful connections. Join more than 80 cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, innovators, and experts for two powerful days of learning, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussion—all in one location. Whether you are a CISO, security leader, practitioner, public sector professional, investor, student, or technology innovator, the Summit offers opportunities to learn from peers who understand today’s challenges—and are helping shape tomorrow’s solutions. Human Led. AI Powered. Because technology accelerates protection, but people provide the vision, accountability, and leadership that keep cybersecurity on course. Come ready to learn, connect, and lead the future of cybersecurity.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship Overview: Choose from a variety of sponsor package and brand exposure options for the 16th annual Cyber Security Summit: Human Led. AI Powered, where technology accelerates protection and leadership keep cybersecurity on course. Full Sponsorship Prospectus and additional Brand Exposure opportunities are available. For inquiries, contact jennifer.churchill@eventshows.com. Packages include: Title Sponsor (1) at $50,000 (exclusive keynote slot, Think Tank advisory board position, attendee contact list, private event hosting, logo visibility, premium exhibit space, press release/social media references, C-Level networking, Cyber Pro Podcast, priority Summit guide ad placement). Premier Sponsor (4) at $25,000 (strong visibility with general session speaker slot, attendee contacts, premium exhibit space, digital/print marketing placements, specialty event host options, Cyber Pro Podcast/blog feature, multiple VIP All Access and Expo Staff Passes). Public Sector Seminar Host Sponsor (1) at $20,000 (targets government audiences, Public Sector Seminar speaking slots, access to segmented attendee list, planning committee participation, VIP All Access and Expo Staff passes, premium exhibit space, promotional placements, podcast interview, networking access). MedTech Seminar Host Sponsor (1) at $20,000 (exclusive to MedTech/Healthcare sector, speaking slot, planning committee involvement, 3-minute intro presentation, access to healthcare-specific attendee list, VIP All Access and EXPO Staff passes, visibility across promotional materials, branding in guide/online). Specialty Event Sponsor: CISO Luncheon (1), Speciality Luncheon (1), Panel Sponsor (3), VIP Dinner (1) at $15,000 each (target high-level networking events, speaker introductions, branding on event-specific signage, access to curated attendee lists, VIP All Access passes). Tech Session Sponsor (10) at $10,000 (50-minute speaking slot, access to session attendee list, standard exhibit space, inclusion in Summit communications and signage, speaker/staff passes). Branding w Booth Sponsor at $9,500 each (options include Inspiration Board, Charger Station, Cleaning Cloth, Decompression Den, Hand Sanitizer, Lanyard, Notebook, Charging Kit, Pocket Guide, Sticky Books, Tote Bags; provides branded visibility through unique touchpoints, includes exhibit space, guide presence, Expo Hall staff passes). Seminar Supporter: Cyber101 workshop (1), MedTech (2), Public cyber village demo (2) or Public Sector (2) at $8,500 each (speaking opportunity within a themed track, planning committee involvement, table near seminar room, promotional visibility, basic exhibit and pass access). Seminar Supporter: Cyber Innovation Showcase (6) at $6,500 each (7-minute presentation with 8 minutes of Q&A, high-top table in General Session Space with company logo signage, email blast to 10,000+ past attendees, social media presence pre-summit/live/post to 25,000+ followers, ¼ page promotion in Summit guide, listing on Summit website, two VIP Summit passes). Booth Sponsor (5) at $7,500 (standard exhibit space, logo placement, print guide and web presence). Academic Sponsor | Training Partner at $5,000 (for academic institutions, awareness campaigns, professional development organizations or training-focused service providers; offers basic branding, booth, one VIP All Access and Expo Hall staffing pass, inclusion in web/print Summit materials and signage). CXO Connect Dinner Sponsor (5) at $5,000 (host dinners from January through December; F&B additional).
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