WVU to host inaugural Mountain State Cyber Summit, reserve your free spot today
October 13, 2025
Students are invited to attend the first Mountain State Cyber Summiton Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Morgantown Marriott from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Complimentary breakfast will begin at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will also be served. Attendance is free for students and academic professionals.
To debut WVU Cyber, a systemwide network of all programs related to cyber fields, the University will bring government, industry, academia, and national security experts discuss Shaping Our Digital Future, Together. The event will underscore the power of cross-sector collaboration to outpace cyber threats, protect critical systems, and strengthen state and national security.
As our world becomes more interconnected, no matter what field you enter after graduation, you will need to appreciate and understand how to protect, defend, and secure all aspects of your life, at work and at home. Start the conversation now and stay ahead of the curb.
At the 2025 Summit you will:
• Hear from top leaders and field experts on the latest cyber innovations
• Get a first-hand look at real-world career paths in the cyber workforce
• Network! Build cross-sector connections with peers, experts, and innovators
• Strengthen your skills and explore advances in cyber defense, threat intelligence, and AI
• Shape cyber strategies that lead to economic growth, workforce readiness, and community resilience.
Most cyber conferences cost hundreds to attend, but this one is free for students! Connect, learn, and be part of the conversation to keep our state and nation secure.
Register now and view full event details.
Featured speakers include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Michael T. Benson, President of West Virginia University
• Brian Carbaugh, CEO of Andesite AI
• Wes Deadrick, Director at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
• Timothy Ferguson, FBI Assistant Director, Criminal Justice Information Services
• Chris Hollifield, CEO of the Technology Advancement Center
• Maj. Bill Keber, Director of US Blue Team, EX Locked Shields
• Ming Lei, Interim Vice President of Research, WVU
• Clay B. Marsh, MD, Chancellor and Executive Dean of West Virginia University Health Sciences
• Jody Ogle, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, DHS
• Chris Ramezan, Executive Director of Cyber-Resilience Resource Center
• Travis Rosiek, Chief Technology Officer at Rubrik
• Josh Spence, Chair of the West Virginia Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
• Cory Simpson, CEO of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology
• Bill Walker, Executive Director of National Security and Cyber Programs at WVU Cyber
• Chuck Weisenborn, Chief Technology Officer at Dragos