CYBER.ORG EdCon 24

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CYBER.ORG EdCon 24

When: June 15-17, 2024

Where: DoubleTree at Universal, Orlando, FL (5780 Major Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819)

Join us for CYBER.ORG EdCon24 in sunny Orlando Florida June 15-17! CYBER.ORG EdCon is an annual national conference designed to inspire and empower novice and expert K-12 educators, including teachers, counselors and administrators, with the skills and resources to teach cybersecurity. Presented by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and made possible by industry partners, EdCon24 is designed to ignite passion for teaching K-12 cybersecurity education and improve student cybersecurity literacy and knowledge of cybersecurity careers. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn ready-to-implement lessons from CYBER.ORG curriculum developers and the CYBER.ORG Range.
  • Explore no-cost resources from industry experts.
  • Gain firsthand knowledge and expert industry insight from K-12 educators teaching foundational and technical cybersecurity 
  • Network with peers in education and industry to build valuable connections
  • Earn PD credits for attending sessions throughout the conference
  • Explore Universal Studios after the conference concludes with discounted passes (details below)

 Register for EdCon24 and join the CYBER.ORG community dedicated to shaping K-12 education and the future cybersecurity workforce!

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Choose your adventure! At this year’s conference you will have options for attendance:

  • Explore and Customize – The choice is yours! 
    • Explore multiple topics and curricula during the conference.
    • Choose from 3 available breakouts each hour of the conference.
    • Sample sessions include: 
      • Overview of Cyber Society for High School Students
      • Cybersecurity Basics for K-8
      • Palo Alto Networks K-12 Fundamental Series Courses and Labs
  • Deep Dive and Elevate – Immersive learning!
    • Whether a newbie or an experienced cyber range user, take a 2.5-day training with a deep dive into using this tool in the classroom.
      • CYBER.ORG Range Beginner – This track is for teachers who are brand new to using a cyber range and/or teachers who are still getting comfortable using a cyber range in the classroom.
      • CYBER.ORG Range Advanced – This in-depth session is for teachers who are confident using a cyber range and/or have used a cyber range in the classroom.

*Please note after lunch on Day 1, no new attendees will be able to join one of the professional development deep dives. 

Registration includes full conference access:

  • Breakfast (Days 1-3)
  • Lunch (Days 1 & 2)
  • Receptions

Early Bird pricing ends April 30th, 2024:

  • K-12 and Government: $50
  • Non-Profit: $150
  • Higher Ed: $300
  • Industry: $400
  • Exhibitors (2 registrations): $1000
  • Additional registration for Sponsors: $300

Pricing after April 30, 2024:

  • K-12 and Government: $100
  • Non-Profit: $200
  • Higher Ed: $350
  • Industry: $450
  • Exhibitors (2 registrations): not available
  • Additional registration for Sponsors: $350
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Book Your Hotel
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EdCon 24 attendees can receive a reduced rate when staying at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at the Entrance to Universal Orlando located at 5780 Major Blvd.

The group rate is $159 per night and available 3 days pre/post event dates. The reservation cutoff date is May 14, 2024. Parking at the hotel is $20 under the group rate. 

If a guest who has requested a room within the group’s room block checks out prior to the guest’s reserved checkout date, the hotel will add an early checkout fee to that guest’s individual account, which is equal to one night’s room fee. Guests wishing to avoid an early checkout fee should advise the hotel at or before check-in of any change during the planned length of stay. 

Guests can make reservations through Hilton Reservations at 1-800-222-TREE (8733) using the special rate code (CY2) or click the link below! 

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Travel Grants
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Don’t let financial constraints keep you from attending CYBER.ORG EdCon 24! 

CYBER.ORG has a limited number of $750 travel grants available for eligible K-12 educators. Travel grant recipients can use the funds to seek reimbursement for up to $750 of registration, airfare, and/or hotel costs. (Note: To receive the travel grant, you must book at the DoubleTree at the Entrance to Universal Orlando if block rates are available.) 

To be eligible, you must be a K-12 educator in the United States or U.S. Territories. Travel grants will be awarded preferentially to school-level personnel, prioritizing classroom teachers and counselors. District-level staff will automatically be placed on a waiting list and will be notified when/if travel grants become available. All applicants will receive a response to their application within 14 days with an award decision.

Please note, to accept the travel grant, you must (1) register for EdCon 24; in order to receive funds, you must (2) attend EdCon 24 and (3) submit receipts for charges to be reimbursed. Complete instructions will be given to awardees in the email notifying them of the award decision.

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Universal Tickets
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Universal Orlando Resort is happy to offer a unique ticket link for convention attendees, and we are excited to be able to extend this benefit to you. Although most of the ticket products available via this ticket link are priced in alignment with our general online pricing, we are able to offer an exclusive specially priced After 2PM convention ticket (After 4PM during peak seasons). This ticket is specially designed for meeting attendees; please click on Full Details in the ticket store for more information. Pricing is subject to change without notice.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

We appreciate your ongoing support for K-12 cybersecurity education!

CISA
College Board
panw
CS for Success
Parallax
Check Point