Host a Future CISSE Colloquium
Help shape the future of cybersecurity education by welcoming educators, researchers, government leaders, and industry professionals to your institution.
Typical Event Profile
Why Host CISSE?
A collaborative partnership between CISSE and the host institution. CISSE manages conference operations while the host provides the local setting, institutional presence, and regional support that make the event successful.
Institutional Visibility
Showcase cybersecurity programs, faculty, students, and facilities.
Regional Partnerships
Strengthen ties with employers, sponsors, government, and community partners.
Student Engagement
Create volunteer, networking, and professional exposure opportunities.
Workforce Impact
Advance national cybersecurity education and workforce development.
What Successful Hosts Typically Provide
Successful host institutions commonly support the following conference needs.
Plenary Space
A primary meeting room for approximately 150 attendees.
Breakout Rooms
Two to three rooms supporting 30–60 participants each.
AV Support
Reliable presentation, microphone, projector, and technical support.
Catering
Breakfasts, lunches, breaks, and at least one evening reception.
Transportation
Access to a regional or major airport.
Lodging
Nearby hotel accommodations for attendees and presenters.
On-Site Liaison
A local point of contact for facility and event coordination.
Sponsor Outreach
Introductions to regional employers, agencies, and community partners.
Volunteers
Support with student or institutional volunteers when available.
- Conference planning and management
- Program coordination
- Registration administration
- National marketing and communications
- Sponsorship framework
- Proceedings and publication support
- Financial administration
- Local logistics and facility coordination
- On-site point of contact
- Room access and institutional support
- Local sponsor and partner introductions
- Volunteer recruitment when available
- Catering and venue service coordination
- Attendee experience support
Hosting Considerations
CISSE recognizes that no prospective host institution will meet every criterion. During the planning process, a variety of factors are considered to identify the strongest partnership while ensuring an exceptional experience for attendees.
The ideal host provides a plenary space accommodating approximately 150 attendees, two to three breakout rooms, reliable audiovisual support, and accessible meeting spaces.
Convenient access to regional or major airports, nearby lodging, parking, and local transportation contribute significantly to attendee participation.
On-site catering or trusted local vendors capable of supporting breakfasts, lunches, refreshment breaks, and at least one evening networking event.
CISSE values institutions that actively support conference planning through local coordination, volunteer engagement, and institutional advocacy.
Relationships with government agencies, employers, academic partners, and regional sponsors help strengthen both the conference and the local cybersecurity ecosystem.
Five-Year Planning Outlook
To promote regional accessibility and broaden institutional partnerships, CISSE rotates conference locations throughout the United States.
| Year | Preferred Region |
|---|---|
| 2027 | U.S. East / Northeast |
| 2028 | U.S. West |
| 2029 | U.S. Central |
| 2030 | U.S. East / Southeast |
| 2031 | U.S. West |
Past Host Institutions & Academic Partners
Since 1996, CISSE has partnered with colleges, universities, government agencies, and industry leaders to advance cybersecurity education. Future host institutions continue this legacy by helping convene the people, programs, and partnerships that define the cybersecurity education community.
Ready to Start the Conversation?
We invite you to submit an Express Institutional Interest form. Our Forward Planning Committee will follow up to discuss your institution, answer questions, and provide additional planning resources.
Express Institutional InterestMichael Whitman
Board Member & Forward Planning Chair
