CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium at Purdue University

The Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS) at Purdue University hosts its annual CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium, a premier event that brings together leaders from academia, industry, and government to explore emerging challenges and innovations in cybersecurity.

The 2026 symposium, held April 7–8 on the Purdue campus, will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, technical talks, and a student poster session showcasing cutting-edge research and technology. Topics will explore critical areas such as agentic AI and cybersecurity, space cyber systems, quantum security, and securing agriculture and the food chain.

Designed to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, the symposium serves as a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss emerging threats, share new discoveries, and develop strategies to protect digital and cyber-physical systems.

By bringing together experts from across disciplines, the CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium continues to advance conversations around privacy, resilience, and the future of secure technologies.

Register and  view the full agenda here.