State and Local Cybersecurity Summit Gathers Top Officials Amid Rising Threats
Event summary
- Billington CyberSecurity's State and Local Cybersecurity Summit will convene March 9-11, 2026 in Washington D.C., featuring 86 speakers across 25 sessions.
- Over 1,000 government officials and tech leaders will discuss critical cybersecurity issues including President Trump’s national cyber strategy, AI threats, and supply chain vulnerabilities.
- The event is sponsored by over three dozen companies, led by CISCO, Cohere, and GDIT.
- Billington is partnering with GovRAMP to host its 2026 GovRAMP Symposium on March 9, immediately prior to the summit.
The big picture
State and local governments are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cyberattacks, making this summit a critical forum for aligning federal and local cybersecurity strategies. The event underscores the growing importance of AI in both defending against and perpetrating cyber threats, as well as the need for robust supply chain security measures.
What we're watching
- Governance Dynamics
- How the summit's discussions on President Trump’s national cyber strategy will influence state and local government policies.
- Regulatory Headwinds
- Whether the collaboration between federal agencies like the FBI and HHS with state officials will lead to more unified cybersecurity regulations.
- Execution Risk
- The pace at which state and local governments can implement the cybersecurity solutions discussed at the summit.
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