Upcoming Cyber Conferences
CypherCon
CypherCon is Wisconsin’s premier technology and hacker conference, bringing together cybersecurity professionals, tech enthusiasts, and innovators to share knowledge and explore cutting-edge ideas. With engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and creative challenges, it fosters a collaborative and vibrant community.
BSides
Join us at the Milwaukee BSides, an amazing event that will push you to your limits. Learn about tech, innovation and expand your horizons in the field. There will be many amazing opportunities offered during this event. Register now, and resist complacency!
Wisconsin Governor’s Cybersecurity
For more than a decade, Wisconsin has led with a proactive, collaborative approach to protecting its digital infrastructure. This Summit offers focused, practical content built around real incidents, lessons learned, and proven solutions. Attendees hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, CIOs, CISOs, and industry experts on the issues most critical to Wisconsin’s cybersecurity posture. This summit equips leaders at every level to work smarter, respond faster, and defend the systems residents depend on every day. Protecting Wisconsin isn't just IT work; it’s public service. Join the partners across the state who are making security stronger, safer, and more resilient!
Deep608d
Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Where: Monona Terrace Convention Center, Madison WI
Midwest OT Cybersecurity Summit (MOCS)
For more than a decade, Wisconsin has led with a proactive, collaborative approach to protecting its digital infrastructure. This Summit offers focused, practical content built around real incidents, lessons learned, and proven solutions. Attendees hear directly from state leadership, military and emergency management partners, CIOs, CISOs, and industry experts on the issues most critical to Wisconsin’s cybersecurity posture. This summit equips leaders at every level to work smarter, respond faster, and defend the systems residents depend on every day. Protecting Wisconsin isn't just IT work; it’s public service. Join the partners across the state who are making security stronger, safer, and more resilient!
Cybersecurity for Energy Resilience Summit (CyFERS)
CyFERS brings together state and territory officials for three days of interactive and engaging cybersecurity training. As cybersecurity threats increase, so does the role of the states to work with industry to secure the nation’s energy infrastructure. CyFERS will advance state/territory knowledge of cyber threats, risk assessments, and cyber incident preparedness. CyFERS is hosted by the Department of Energy’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the National Association of State Energy Officials, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, the National Governor’s Association, and the National Conference of State Legislators.
WiscNet Connections
WiscNet Connections, our annual membership meeting, is our most beloved event of the year — we’ll be at SentryWorld in Stevens Point for the convenience of more WiscNet members.
ISACA Milwaukee Spring Symposium
When: May 14, 2026 from 08:00 to 18:00 (CT)
Associated with Milwaukee Chapter
Milwaukee Official Cybersecurity Summit
The 3rd Annual Milwaukee Official Cybersecurity Summit is the must-attend event for CISOs and senior leaders looking to strengthen resilience, reduce risk, and align security with business goals. Join top executives, innovators, and experts for a full day of actionable insights, cutting-edge solutions, and high-impact networking. Experience interactive panels, exclusive solution showcases, and strategic discussions that go beyond theory to deliver real-world results, all complemented by a catered breakfast, networking lunch, and closing cocktail reception.
Business Continuity & Resiliency Conference
Business continuity professionals sit at the center of organizational resilience, turning knowledge of operations, risks, and dependencies into plans that work under pressure. This session focuses on translating analysis into practical strategies through facilitation, clear communication with leadership, and relationship-building across IT, cybersecurity, HR, legal, logistics, and external partners. It also highlights how local and professional networking in Wisconsin becomes a critical source of insight and support long before incidents occur. Using real-world examples and exercises, the discussion emphasizes continuous improvement that strengthens readiness beyond compliance.
Wisconsin Governors Homeland Security
The Wisconsin’s Homeland Security Council is a 16-member, non-statutory council responsible for advising the governor on homeland security issues, coordinating state and local threat prevention and response efforts, and producing periodic reports on the state of homeland security in Wisconsin. The Council works with local, state, federal, and tribal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private industry to improve citizen and community preparedness to threats to the state. The governor appoints council members. The chair of the Council is the Adjutant General, who also serves as the governor’s homeland security advisor. The Council has also created work groups and subcommittees that meet in between Council meetings and focus on specific strategic goals.