Overview
The NCF Summit on Cybersecurity Education is a Convening to Act program designed to bring together educators, parents, and cybersecurity experts to explore the evolving landscape of cybersecurity education. This premier event is a a national convening designed to move cybersecurity education from conversation to implementation.
This experience connects K–12 education, higher education, industry, and government to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce pipeline and expand access to cyber literacy nationwide.
Our 2026 Summit takes place on October 16th at TheLINK at TAC - located in Coumbia, MD. The program will take place from 8am to 4pm with a networking hour to follow. Registration for participants is available at the TAC website (see link below). A variety of Sponsorship Opportunities are available to purchase below.
Earn Professional Development Hours (PDP)
Attendance at the NCF Education Summit may be used as part of your Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP) for educator license renewal, with approval from your local school system or employer. The cost for the optional Professional Development Certificate is $50.
Register
Registration for participants ($30) will take place via the TAC website. The optional Professional Development Certificate is $50.
Please note that Sponsorships are available for purchase below on this page.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your sponsorship positions your organization as a leader committed to:
- Developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent
- Supporting equitable access to cyber education
- Aligning education with the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework
- Driving innovation in AI, cybersecurity, and digital safety
Audience & Reach
- 150–200+ educators, leaders, and decision-makers
- National representation across school systems and organizations
- Direct access to those implementing cybersecurity programs
- Extended visibility through NCF’s national programs and partnerships
Your investment supports:
- Expansion of cyber literacy in K - 12 classrooms
- Professional development for educators nationwide
- Hands-on learning experiences that build real-world skills
- A stronger, more diverse cybersecurity workforce pipeline
Join Us in Moving from Conversation to Action. Be part of a national effort shaping the future of cybersecurity education.
Agenda
Agenda coming soon
Speakers

Harry Coker (Keynote Speaker)

Quiana Bannerman
Division of College and Career Pathways at the Maryland State Department of Education

Dr. Shannon Beck
Virginia Cyber Range and the U.S. Cyber Range of Virginia Tech

Robin Burns
Calvert Career and Technology Academy (CTA)

Ty Cherry
Calvert High School

Dr. Kristine Christensen
Moraine Valley Community College

Charlene Cooper
CYBER.org

Dr. Deanne Cranford-Wesley
North Carolina Central University (NCCU)

Tommy de Jongh

Lemi-Ola Erinkitola
The Critical Thinking Child, LLC

Sean Flowers
Ready Force Cyber

Tyra Harris
Meucci

Siraaj M. Hasan
Booz Allen Hamilton & NCF BOD

Jessica Hexsel
CYBER.org

Dr. Barry Humphrey
Defense Logistics Agency

Dede Keller

Jen Langdon
Cyber Skyline

Dr. Li-Jen Jester
Sam Houston State University (SHSU)

Jennifer Marden
Center for Cybersecurity Research and Education at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Dr. Calvin Nobles
UMGC & NCF BOD

Dr. Lloyce Pailen
UMGC

Walisa Sabb
North Stafford High School

Erin Senior
Maryland State Department of Education

Terry Smith
The Critical Thinking Child, LLC

Thomas “Tweeks” Weeks
Virginia Tech IT & Virginia Cyber Range
Thank you, Sponsors!
Booz Allen Hamilton
Platinum Sponsor
Northrop Grumman Foundation
Platinum Sponsor
NVIDIA
Lunch Sponsor
Virginia Cyber Range
Supporting Sponsor









