Billington CyberSecurity Launches Critical Infrastructure Summit Amid Rising Threats
Event summary
- Billington CyberSecurity will host its first Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit on Nov. 17-18, 2026, in San Antonio.
- The National Council of ISACs is the official Community ISAC partner, focusing on audience engagement and cross-sector collaboration.
- Confirmed speakers include Vice Admiral TJ White (Ret.) of Texas Cyber Command and Tony Sauerhoff, CIO for the State of Texas.
- The summit will address rising threats from Chinese, Russian, and Iranian state-sponsored cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure.
The big picture
The launch of this summit reflects growing concerns over cyber threats to critical infrastructure, particularly as over 80% of such infrastructure is privately owned. With adversaries like China, Russia, and Iran targeting these sectors, the event underscores the need for stronger public-private partnerships to enhance resilience. The summit’s timing aligns with heightened geopolitical tensions and increasing digital interdependencies across key industries.
What we're watching
- Threat Escalation
- How the increasing frequency and sophistication of state-sponsored cyberattacks will shape cross-sector defense strategies.
- Public-Private Coordination
- Whether the summit can drive meaningful collaboration between government and private-sector critical infrastructure operators.
- Regulatory Impact
- The pace at which new cybersecurity mandates for critical infrastructure sectors will be implemented post-summit.