Events
Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Emerging Threats
March 17th & 18th, 2026
Join us as CNU's Center for American Studies, HII, Dominion Energy, and Drainpipe.io present our 12th Annual Homeland Security Symposium & Expo. This conference brings together experts from government, industry, and academia, along with CNU Students in political science, American Studies, and National Security Studies.
We will have a variety of keynote speakers, panel discussions, and networking breaks, along with a Welcome Reception and Continental Breakfasts and Luncheons on the 12th and 13th.
All events will take place in the Gaines Theater located in the Freeman Center unless otherwise noted.
To register, please follow the link below.
| Prices | Early Bird Pricing Valid Through Feb 17th, 2026 | Regular Registration Effective Starting Feb 18th, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Private Sector/Academia | $200 | $250 |
| Public Sector/Military | $75 | $90 |
Keynote Speakers:
- Dr. Ryan Donaghy, Acting Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security, and Acting Assistant Director of the Stakeholder Engagement Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency
- Bryan Vorndan, Former Assistant Director - Cyber Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Edward You, Former Supervisory Special Agent, National Counterintelligence Task Force, Counterintelligence Division, Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Scott Johnson, Vice President for Engineering and Operations, Salesforce
- Jon Mangum, Corporate Director of Security and Emergency Management, HII
For the full agenda for the conference, please visit the conference site.