WiCyS 2026 happens March 11-13, 2026, in D.C.
WiCyS 2026 happens March 11-13, 2026
WiCyS always sells out quickly! Add a calendar reminder to register on the morning of January 26th!
The WiCyS conference is the premier event to RECRUIT, RETAIN and ADVANCE women in cybersecurity— all while creating a community of engagement, encouragement and support at a technical conference for women and allies. WiCyS brings together women and allies in cybersecurity from academia, research, government, and industry.
Conference components include keynote speakers, technical presentations, workshops, panel discussions, lightning talks, networking socials, résumé reviews, mock interviews, professional headshots, a career fair for hiring professionals and students, a capture-the-flag competition, an escape room, a breakfast honoring military personnel, and more.
The WiCyS 2026 In-Person Conference will take place from March 11-13, 2026, at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in the Washington, DC area.
Venue Address
Gaylord National Harbor Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Registration for the WiCyS 2026 Conference opens on January 26, 2026, at 10am CT and will remain open until capacity is reached.
Conference Cost: FacultyAcademic price $550
Students must have a scholarship to attend WiCyS 2026. There is no open registration for students. Scholarship applications open on September 10, 2025.