Learn about the conference!

To tackle the growing challenges in cybersecurity, collaboration and synergy among industry and academia is critical. The annual University of Nevada, Reno Cybersecurity Conference brings local and regional industries together to build potential partnerships and to inform participants of the collaborative opportunities offered by the University.

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

See the 2023 conference agenda. 

Past speakers

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

Head shot of Tamela Dukes

2023

Tamela Dukes
Technical Director, National Security Agency
Cybersecurity Directorate

Erick Jones in suit standing at a podium, screen in the background on which part of the phrase "University of Nevada, Reno" is visible.

2022

Erick Jones
Dean, University of Nevada, Reno
College of Engineering

Portrait of Jacky Rosen in a tan blazer, black shirt and bead necklace against a blurred outdoor background

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

head shot of Mridul Gautum with gray background.

2019

Mridul Gautam
Vice President for Research and Innovation,
University of Nevada, Reno

Head shot of Greg Brower

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!