10th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium

The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) - Southwest Chapter, Arizona InfraGard/Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance (ACTRA), AFCEA - Tucson, and the AZ Cyber Initiative are collaborating to organize the 10th Annual Cyber Southwest (CSW) Symposium. CSW will be held at the UA Tech Park Event Center in Tucson, Arizona on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

The main objective of CSW 2025 is to further enhance Arizona's prominence as a national leader in cybersecurity. The symposium will gather government and defense industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who will share their knowledge and insights on various aspects of cybersecurity, including cyber threats, cyber defense, cyber risk mitigation, and current remediation strategies.

This event presents a unique opportunity to engage with over 250 professionals from the military, federal government, city government, contractors, academia, and industry, all of whom are expected to attend.

 

By participating in CSW 2025, your company can connect with key stakeholders in the cybersecurity field, gain visibility, and demonstrate your expertise and offerings. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important event that focuses on cybersecurity advancements and collaboration in the Southwest region.

Speaker Details

Speaking opportunites are available for Sponsors. For more information email [email protected] 

 

Confirmed Keynote Speakers: (More Keynotes will be added)

  • Frank J. Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Inc. (ACTRA)
  • Jerry Keely, CISO, City of Tucson
  • Ryan Murray, Deputy Director, Arizona Department of Homeland Security & CISO State of Arizona
  • Special Agent Nick Smith, Cyber Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation - Phoenix Division

Confirmed Speakers: (More Speakers will be added)

  • Dr. Dalal N Alharthi, Assistant Professor, College of Applied Science & Technology , University of Arizona
  • Dr. Greg Carpenter, Chief Security Officer, KnowledgeBridge International

Event Topic

Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, IT

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, National Guard, Air Force, City Government, County Government, Department of Homeland Security
10th Annual Cyber Southwest Symposium
Event Type
Onsite
Event Subtype
Conference / Summit
When
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Registration Cost

Member/Government/Academia:

$ 0.00


Industry:

$ 25.00

Location

UA Tech Park Event Center

Building 9030, Suite 302 9030 South Rita Road

Tucson, Arizona, US, 85747

Website
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Organizer
Secret Sauce Events (SSE)