2026 NICE Conference & Expo
The 2026 NICE Conference & Expo will take place June 1–3, 2026, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Florida International University and New America, and supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the conference convenes professionals involved in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development. The event aims to foster collaboration and share strategies for strengthening the current and future cybersecurity workforce.
This year’s theme, “From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce,” focuses on connecting established practices with innovative and inclusive approaches to address evolving technologies and workforce needs.
The conference is designed for a broad audience, including:
- Employers and Hiring Managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce
- Educators from K12 Schools, Community Colleges, 4 Year Colleges, and Universities
- Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity
- Students and aspiring professionals desiring to enter the cyber workforce
- Providers of training content and learning environments
- Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity
- Managers of workforce development programs
- Organizers of community economic development initiatives
- Developers of innovative products and services that enable developing a skilled workforce
- Policymakers from local, state, federal, and international government
Visit the event page for more information.