The Cybersecurity and Privacy Professionals Conference 2026 is the premier forum for connecting with higher education information security and privacy professionals. Organized by EDUCAUSE, this event offers participants a chance to network and discuss information security and privacy trends and current issues with peers and solution providers.
The conference will cover key topics such as awareness, education, and human risk; resilient operations through efficiency and innovation; emerging technical threats and advanced defenses; governance, compliance, and risk management; and transformational leadership and advocacy. Sessions will explore strategies for designing and delivering awareness programs, training initiatives, and human-centric interventions that resonate across campus and extend into communities.
Attendees can look forward to preconference workshops, general sessions featuring thought leaders like Nita Farahany, and networking opportunities including a reception. The event will also feature an expo hall showcasing solutions from various sponsors and exhibitors.
This conference is ideal for higher education CISOs, CIOs, CPOs, and other security and privacy practitioners seeking to share knowledge, experiences, ideas, and information. It provides a platform to discuss future directions, best practices, successful collaborations, and solutions to community-wide issues of interest.
Speakers(7)
Allison Henry
Chief Information Security Officer at University of California, Berkeley
Allison Henry serves as the Chief Information Security Officer at the University of California, Berkeley, overseeing the institution's information security strategy.
Benjamin Archer
Privacy Manager at Arizona State University
Benjamin Archer is the Privacy Manager at Arizona State University, focusing on data protection and privacy compliance.
Hsiawen Hull
Chief Information Security Officer at CCC Security Center, College of the Canyons
Hsiawen Hull is the Chief Information Security Officer at the CCC Security Center, College of the Canyons, leading cybersecurity initiatives across the institution.
Michael Corn
Executive Strategic Consultant at Vantage Technology Consulting Group
Michael Corn is an Executive Strategic Consultant at Vantage Technology Consulting Group and author of the 'Hotline' column in EDUCAUSE Review.
Nita Farahany
Director at Duke Initiative for Science & Society
Nita Farahany is a legal scholar and ethicist, serving as the Director of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. She is the author of 'The Battle For Your Brain'.
Sandeep Sidhu
Chief Information Officer at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
Sandeep Sidhu is the Chief Information Officer at Emily Carr University of Art & Design, managing the university's information technology services.
Valerie Vogel
Senior Strategic Consultant at Vantage Technology Consulting Group
Valerie Vogel is a Senior Strategic Consultant at Vantage Technology Consulting Group, specializing in cybersecurity and privacy consulting for higher education institutions.
Event Details
- Date
- April 28-30, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Anaheim, United States
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Pricing
- $895 - $1,375
- Audience
- Higher education CISOs, CIOs, CPOs, and other security and privacy practitioners