CYBER.ORG EdCon 26

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CYBER.ORG EdCon 26

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EdCon 26 will be in Reno, Nevada from June 16-18 at the Grand Sierra Resort!

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CYBER.ORG EdCon 26 is a national conference designed to inspire and empower novice and expert K-12 cybersecurity educators alike.
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Attendees will gain practical, ready-to-use lessons developed by CYBER.ORG curriculum experts, explore free, high-quality resources from industry leaders, and hear directly from other K–12 educators who are actively teaching both foundational and advanced cybersecurity and AI concepts.

Session formats include:

  • Spark (20 minutes): Fast-paced sessions designed to introduce a single activity or idea that can ignite new teaching strategies.
  • Breakout (50 minutes): In-depth sessions that dive into full lessons, course frameworks, or multiple classroom-ready resources.
  • Deep Dive (80 minutes): Hands-on, immersive experiences led by CYBER.ORG, offering a deeper understanding of key content and how to implement it effectively.

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Sponsor or Exhibit
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Join us as a sponsor or exhibitor at CYBER.ORG EdCon 26 to empower K–12 educators with the tools and resources to inspire the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.


 

Sponsorships and Exhibit Space
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Important Dates
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Ed Award Applications

Open 11.10.25
Close 12.5.25 @ 11:59PM CT
Semi-Finalists notified 12.15.25
Virtual Interviews 1.7.26-1.21.26
Winners notified 1.26.26
Public Announcement 1.28.26

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Speaker Call for Proposals

Open 11.10.25
Close 12.12.25
Applicants notified 1.9.26
Speaker Agreements due 2.9.26

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Conference Registration

Open 12.15.25
Close 5.14.26

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Travel Grant Applications

Open 12.15.25, and will remain open until all have been awarded.
 

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Congratulations to our 2026 Educator Award Winners!
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Melissa Busbin
Tift County High School,
Tifton, GA
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Riya Nathrani 
N. Mariana Islands Public School System,
Saipan, NMI
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Tabitha Senty
Rosemount High School,
Rosemount, MN
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Dan Trembley
Dunbar High School,
Fort Myers, FL
Thank you to our Sponsors

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

Want to become an EdCon Partner?

Check out our available sponsorships.

CISA
Palo Alto Networks
ISACA
Check Point
CompTIA
CS for Success
AP College Board
Intel SFI
Parallax
CSTA