Billington CyberSecurity Summit Spotlights AI and Critical Infrastructure Threats
Event summary
- Billington CyberSecurity's State and Local CyberSecurity Summit will take place March 9-11, 2026 in Washington D.C.
- Over 1,000 government officials, tech leaders, and academics will attend to discuss cybersecurity threats and strategies.
- Key topics include AI data preparation, software supply chain security, and cloud security threats.
- The summit features speakers from state cyber commands and CISOs from multiple U.S. states.
The big picture
The summit highlights the growing intersection of AI and critical infrastructure security, reflecting broader trends in digital transformation across government sectors. As states develop their own cyber organizations, like Texas Cyber Command, coordination between federal, state, and local agencies will be crucial for national defense.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Impact
- How emerging regulations on software supply chains will affect state and local cybersecurity strategies.
- AI Adoption
- The pace at which AI data preparation standards are being implemented across government agencies.
- Cloud Security
- Whether persistent cloud attack methodologies will drive significant changes in state cybersecurity policies.
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