NICE Conference & Expo: Strengthening Expectations

The NICE Conference is the annual convening of community members and thought leaders from education, government, industry, and non-profits to explore ways of developing a skilled cybersecurity workforce ready to meet the challenges of the future. This event provides an opportunity to share best practices from around the world and across sectors in order to build the workforce we need to confront cybersecurity risks today and in years to come.

This event is hosted by Florida International University and New America, supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

NICE Conference & Expo: Strengthening Ecosystems will take place on June 3-5, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. The conference will offer a half-day of targeted workshops followed by two full days of insights from experienced thought leaders from education, government, industry, and non-profits who are addressing cybersecurity’s education, training, and workforce needs.

Who Should Attend?

• Employers and Hiring Managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce
• Educators from K12 Schools, Community Colleges, 4 Year Colleges, and Universities
• Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity
• Students and aspiring professionals desiring to enter the cyber workforce
• Providers of training content and learning environments
• Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity
• Managers of workforce development programs
• Organizers of community economic development initiatives
• Developers of innovative products and services that enable developing a skilled workforce
• Policymakers from local, state, federal, and international government

This year’s conference theme “Strengthening Ecosystems: Aligning Stakeholders to Bridge the Cybersecurity Workforce Gap” highlights the collective effort to strengthen the cybersecurity landscape. By joining forces with key partners, we can foster a more robust cybersecurity ecosystem to bridge the workforce gap.