The first Virginia K12 Cybersecurity Conference.
A one day event to remember.

John Hammond
Featured Keynote

Enjoy a keynote by special guest John Hammond. John is a principal cybersecurity researcher, educator and content creator.

Chris Cruz
Featured Keynote

Chris is the Cyber Program Manager for the Virginia Fusion Center. He works to help Virginia agencies prepare for, and respond to, cyber incidents.

A full day of hands-on learning and plan development

A one-day event to better prepare you and your school division for very real cyber threats.

Technology Demo

Sometimes knowing about a threat isn’t enough. Sit back through part of the morning while we show some very real cybersecurity threats, including a phishing demo, led by some of our very own students!

Tabletop Exercise

Spend several hours working with other districts to learn how you might really respond to a cyber instance. This fun, amazing experience will leave you wanting more.

IRP / Hacking workshop

Spend the afternoon developing a guided Incident Response Plan, so that you’re better prepared for a real incident. Also take part in an exciting, hands-on cybersecurity workshop led by
Mr. Hammond.

Event Details

Location: Charlottesville, VA
When: Wed, October 22, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This event is designed specifically for Virginia K-12 school district leadership who play key roles in cybersecurity response. We highly recommend Superintendents, IT Director/CIOs, and Systems Engineer/Administrators.

How much does it cost?

THIS EVENT IS FREE. A HUGE thanks for the generous donations made by our select sponsors who have helped make this event a reality.

What do I get?

In addition to a day of training, you’ll enjoy networking, a free shirt, lunch, and all the memories you can make. Additional door prizes and giveaways are also a part of the fun!

A focused event for Virginia K-12 Schools

“Great idea, hope this becomes a recurring event”

– Testimonial Author Name

“K12 School districts really don’t have anything like this. It’s about time we had an event specifically for us, to provide real, practical assistance and teaching for our superintendents and tech directors.”

– John Collins,
IT Director, Lynchburg City Schools

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The first Virginia K12 Cybersecurity Conference.A one day event to remember.

John HammondFeatured Keynote

Chris CruzFeatured Keynote