Cyber Innovation Conference 2026
The Conversations Shaping the Next Era of Cyber.
We're excited to invite you to the Cyber Innovation Conference 2026 — two days, two headlining events, one community: the people actually moving cyber forward.
CIC now brings DMV Rising and the DataTribe Challenge together under one roof for the first time. Expect 600+ curated attendees, an all-day Innovation Expo, executive roundtables, and the kind of conversations that only happen in rooms this carefully built.
📍 Capital Turnaround, Washington, DC
📅 October 26–27, 2026
Two days, two signature experiences:
Day 1 — DMV Rising: the industry-wide convening of CISOs, enterprise security leaders, and federal stakeholders driving the nation's second-largest cyber economy. Kick off with a networking breakfast, dive into keynotes and panel discussions all afternoon, then wind down with a welcome reception and cocktails.
Day 2 — The DataTribe Challenge: the region's highest-stakes startup pitch competition. Elite early-stage cybersecurity companies compete for real investment in front of the investors who back them. Morning keynotes and CISO roundtables build to the marquee moment — the Challenge finals — followed by an awards celebration and after party.
This is an invite-only gathering. Every attendee is individually reviewed to protect the caliber and intimacy of the room.
More details and full agenda are available at: cyberinnovationconference.com
New This Year: We're launching an official CIC event app with schedules, exclusive session details, and smarter attendee networking. (Please note: this is a separate app from Luma — invite and access details will be sent after you register.)
Interested in sponsoring? Learn more at cyberinnovationconference.com/sponsors