App State Cyber Summit

April 09-10, 2026

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.

2026 Dates Announced: April 9-10, 2026.

Register

Registration will open for Cyber Summit and WIT 2026 in August 2025. 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, April 10, 2026
    • Cost: TBA  (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:  TBA

 

Women in Tech

  • Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025 
  • Cost: TBA
  • Time: 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Location: Kidd Brewer Stadium, Grandview Ballroom, North Endzone Space
  • Keynote: TBA

Sponsors

If you are interested in becoming a 2026 Sponsor, please email Samantha Williams at williamsse11@appstate.edu 

Recent Events

The 2025 Cyber Summit and Women in Technology events attracted nearly 550 attendees, who heard from 18 industry experts from leading businesses, security software firms, and consultancies. The 2025 event was sponsored by 16 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. 2025-2026 Scholarship Winners will be announced soon!