A day dedicated to providing insights into the impact of AI
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#5G–The 15th annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit will have a special focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on national security. Taking place from September 3-6 at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC, this year’s theme is “Advancing Cybersecurity in the Era of AI,” which will run throughout the event, with the final day focused exclusively on the issue.
“AI presents new challenges and opportunities for those who defend the nation and our allies against cyber threats. The convergence of cybersecurity and AI poses risks to national security, so we’re further focusing our content on this important topic,” explains Thomas K. Billington, CEO and founder of Billington Cybersecurity. “This is a great opportunity to learn from leaders who are working on these issues in real time.”
AI-themed sessions will feature key thought leaders from the federal government and private sector, with September 6th being dedicated entirely to the topic, as well as breakout tracks across the first three days of the conference. Topics include addressing AI threats, election security, incorporating AI into cybersecurity platforms, addressing emerging threats posed by AI systems, leveraging AI to identify vulnerabilities, investing in the future of AI in the federal government, the Department of Defense’s AI and data strategy, and striking the right balance with AI policy.
Speakers speaking on AI-related cyber issues include:
Margaret “Margie” Palmieri, CDAO Deputy Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer Dr. Rick Mueller, ODNI IARPA Director Lisa Einstein, Senior Advisor for Artificial Intelligence and Executive Director, CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee Matt Knight, OpenAI Security Officer Srinivas Doudara, Federal Communications Commission AI Program Lead Tahira Mammen, Director, NSA AI Security Center Steven Hernandez, Department of Education CISO and Director of Information Assurance Mark A. “Al” Mollenkopf, USCYBERCOM Commander’s Science Advisor David Hinchman, GAO Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity Dr. Jonathan “Jono” Spring, Senior Technical Advisor for Large-Scale Security, CISA Dr. Kyle Rector, Deputy Director, CIA Office of Digital Innovation, AI Office Jennifer Franks, Director, GAO Information Technology and Cybersecurity Team, Center for Enhanced Cybersecurity
Designed to address the nation’s pressing cyber needs, the 15th Annual Billington Cybersecurity Summit is expected to bring together more than 2,500 participants and 200 speakers, including General CQ Brown, Principal Military Advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense and National Security Council, and General Timothy D. Howe, Commander of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Cyber Command and Director of the National Security Agency/Central Security Agency.
Hosted by a variety of sponsors, including lead sponsors Amazon Web Services, CISCO, and Leidos, the event will feature speakers from across government, military, nonprofit, industry, and academia discussing the latest cyber trends and issues in over 40 inspiring sessions. The event will also feature networking receptions and over 125 cyber-focused vendor booths.
For more information or to register, please visit https://billingtoncybersummit.com/. Subject to approval, accredited media may pre-register for free to cover the event at https://billingtoncybersummit.com/register.
About Billington Cyber Security
Founded in 2010, Billington CyberSecurity is a leading executive cyber education company, hosting high-quality summits and workshops exploring key cyber issues that advance the cybersecurity of the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure. These events bring together senior government officials and industry partners and are highlighted by their signature conference, the Billington CyberSecurity Summit held each fall. https://billingtoncybersecurity.com/
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