February 20-21, 2025
App State's Cyber Summit is the preeminent cyber security event in the tri-state area of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The day-long Cyber Summit program features presentations from leaders in cybersecurity and funds student scholarships in the Department of Computer Information Systems. A supplemental program, Women in Tech Dinner & Panel Discussion, is held in coordination with the Cyber Summit.
Postponed during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the 2024/2025 Cyber Summit will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, with the Women in Tech program on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Register
Registration is now closed. If you need assistance, don't hesitate to contact Samantha Williams at williamsse11@appstate.edu or (828) 262-2034.
Upcoming Events
Cyber Summit
- Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
- Cost: $100.00 (includes lunch, snacks, social reception, and parking)
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Grandview Ballroom, North Endzone Space
- CPECredit: TBA
- Keynote: Marc Varner
View All Speakers - Note this event was rescheduled from October 18, 2024.
Women in Tech
- Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
- Cost: $75.00
- Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Grandview Ballroom, North Endzone Space
- Keynote: Theresa Bethune
- Note this event was rescheduled from October 17, 2024.
Sponsors
We are proud to announce that Lowe’s is the title sponsor for the 2025 Cyber Summit.
View our Cyber Summit Gold, Cyber Summit Silver, Cyber Summit Bronze, Women in Technology Gold, Women in Technology Social, and Women in Technology Table Sponsors. Future sponsorship opportunities exist; please email Samantha Williams, williamsse11@appstate.edu.
Lodging
Recent Events
The 2023 Cyber Summit and Women in Technology events attracted nearly 550 attendees, who heard from 14 industry experts from leading businesses, security software firms, and consultancies. The 2023 event was sponsored by 19 organizations, including title sponsor Lowe’s.
Why Attend?
Professional Development
Integrating security into development is a critical front in the battle against cyber attacks. The last few years have taught us how important it is to protect your sensitive data, intellectual property, and information systems. Attendees will learn how to do so from industry leaders, along with the most current industry trends.
Student Impact
All proceeds from our events are used to provide scholarships to CIS students. For the 2024-2025 academic year, Cyber Summit and the CIS Advisory Board will provide $80,000 in scholarship funding to deserving students. These awards allow students to concentrate on their studies, lessen the financial stress and debt on their families, and enable students to be more involved in college-wide clubs, leadership, and study abroad opportunities.
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 recipients, including Hailey Martin, Griffin Bean, Aidan Shelton, Brooke Fornges, Ellie Hubbard, Raoul Eno, Jackson Ye, Alexia Chapman, Aidan Fratcher, Emily Wilson, Bryan Hunsinger, James Keith, Hiren Patel, Sam Edwards, William Prevette, Zeb Weber, Levi Church, and Rachel Porter.
Every time you donate, you allow a student to continue without the stress of income. I know for a fact that the reason many people quit their goals is because of the monetary limits set on them. So please know to simply go another day not having to fear losing everything you worked for is a true blessing.
— Raoul Eno, 2024-25 Cyber Summit Scholarship Recipient
Being awarded a scholarship provides me with a sense of belonging and achievement. I did not finish high school the traditional way and never dreamed I would be where I am now. This scholarship will help me achieve my goals and help provide the drive to continue to better my education.
—Zeb Weber, 2024-25 Cyber Summit Scholarship Recipient
Scholarships mean much more than just financial aid to me as a student. These scholarships give me something to look forward to throughout the semester as I am doing the best I can in my education. Being able to continue my education in the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics program without financial burden means the world to me, and I couldn't be more grateful!
— Bryan Hunsinger, 2024-25 Cyber Summit Scholarship Recipient