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Cybersecurity Conference 2024

The conference is Nov. 12 at the Joe Crowley Student Union on the University campus. The conference brings together local and regional industries to build potential partnerships with the goal of strengthening cybersecurity.

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A little about the conference...

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Cybersecurity is crucial for all organizations but can be especially challenging for small businesses. Daniel Eliot, lead for small business engagement within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, will discuss his agency’s resources for small businesses. He also will discuss NIST’s role in supporting U.S. innovation and competitiveness in his keynote address,  “Creating small business on-ramps to NIST cybersecurity guidance.”  

The 2024 agenda will be posted soon. See the 2023 conference agenda. 

Read about the 2023 conference: Cybersecurity is a team sport.  

Parking info

Day parking is at the  for $7 per day per vehicle. A daily permit can be purchased at the top of West Stadium in the permit dispenser near the elevator or through the Parking and Transportation Services Office located outside the third floor entrance at North Virginia and 16th Street. From the West Stadium Parking Complex, you can at Joe Crowley Student Union. 

Hourly parking also also available in various other locations on campus at $2 an hour. Please see  for more information.

Past speakers

Conference organizers bring top industry experts to address timely cybersecurity issues. Here's a quick look at conference speakers from years past.

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2023

Tamela Dukes
Technical Director, National Security Agency
Cybersecurity Directorate

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2022

Jacky Rosen
U.S. Senator, Nevada

Shannon Wilkinson, seen from the right side, standing at a podium.

2022

Shannon Wilkinson
CEO, Tego Cyber, Inc.

Mike Buglewicz standing at podium speaking into a mircophone.

2020

Mike Buglewicz
Program Director, NNSS Cyber Technology

Hillary Schieve in a red coat standing at podium, right hand holding a microphone and left hand reaching out to the audience.

2020

Hillary Schieve
Mayor, City of Reno

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2019

Mridul Gautam
Vice President for Research and Innovation,
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2019

Greg Brower
Attorney and Partner, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Former U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada
Former FBI Assistant Director

Sponsor the Cybersecurity Conference!

To offer the conference free of charge, organizers rely on sponsor support. Your generous contribution will facilitate further growth and learning opportunities at the University and surrounding communities.

Various levels of sponsorship are available. If you are interested in sponsoring the conference, contact Shamik Sengupta, ssengupta@unr.edu.

Platinum Sponsorship ($3,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding
  • Special acknowledgement mention in the conference event as well as display of logo at the event and at the door
  • Table booth to showcase products
  • Video message option during breaks

Gold Sponsorship ($2,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding
  • Special acknowledgement mention in the conference event as well as display of logo at the event and at the door
  • Table booth to showcase products

Silver Sponsorship ($1,000)

  • Logo on the website and conference proceeding

Thank you to our 2023 sponsors!