2026 NICE Conference and Expo

The 2026 NICE Conference and Expo, held from 1st to 3rd June 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It's an annual gathering of educators, government officers, industry leaders, and non-profit specialists focused on developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce prepared to meet today's and future demands. The event, supported by using the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) under the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, offers capabilities workshops and expert-led sessions where attendees proportion pleasant practices, discover innovative education procedures, and collaborate on workforce development techniques. The 2026 version, themed “From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce,” could be held June 1–three, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and brings together various stakeholders committed to advancing cybersecurity education, training, and career pathways.

Organized By

Florida International University is a public research university in Miami, Florida, USA. Founded in 1965 and opened in 1972, it’s one of the largest universities in the United States, offering hundreds of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Event Highlights

• Focus on cybersecurity education and workforce development
• Expert talks, panels, and hands-on workshops
• Collaboration between government, industry, and academia

Who Should Attend?

• Employers and hiring managers who must find, select, train, and retain a staff with cybersecurity expertise
• Teachers from four-year colleges, universities, community colleges, and K–12 schools
• Advisors to employees, job seekers, and students interested in cybersecurity jobs
• Students and future professionals who want to operate in cyberspace
• Providers of learning environments and training materials
• Providers of cybersecurity credentials accepted by the industry
• Program managers for workforce development
• Those who plan community-based economic development programs
• Creators of cutting-edge goods and services that facilitate the employment of highly qualified workers
• Government officials at the municipal, state, federal, and international levels

NICE Strategic Objectives:

• Encourage the Discovery of Various Career Paths in Cybersecurity
• Change Education to Create and Maintain a Skilled and Adaptable Workforce
• Update the Talent Management Procedure to Fill Skills Gaps in Cybersecurity
• Increase the Use of the NICE Framework (Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity)
• Encourage Research on Workforce Development Strategies for Cybersecurity

Why Attend?

• Learn the latest cybersecurity workforce trends
• Hear directly from industry and policy leaders
• Share ideas and best practices with peers

Benefits of This Event

• Practical insights you can apply immediately
• Strong networking opportunities
• Better understanding of future cybersecurity skills needs

The 2026 NICE Conference and Expo united key sectors to strengthen a future-ready cybersecurity workforce.