2026 Cyburgh, PA Initiative
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Where: Sheraton Hotel Pittsburgh @ Station Square
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Presented by Pittsburgh Technology Council and Ethical Intruder
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May 14, 2026 | Sheraton Hotel Pittsburgh at Station Square
Why Attend Cyburgh?
Cybersecurity leaders are being asked to do more than defend systems. They are expected to manage business risk, guide executive decisions, and respond to a threat landscape that keeps shifting.
Now in it's 11th year, Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2026 is built for leaders who want practical insight, candid conversation, and real-world takeaways on the issues organizations are dealing with right now, including AI security, identity, third-party risk, and ransomware resilience.
What You’ll Learn
- How organizations are securing AI in production
- Identity controls that are reducing real risk today
- How to manage risk across vendors and partners
- What helps organizations recover faster from ransomware
What Makes It Different
- No-spin, practical discussions
- Peer learning and meaningful networking
- Birds of a Feather roundtables
- Eligible for CPE credits
Who Should Attend
- CISOs, CIOs, and senior security leaders
- IT and cybersecurity practitioners
- Business and operational decision-makers
- Public sector, academic, and ecosystem partners
What We’re Covering
Agenda and speakers continue to be updated as additional participants are confirmed. Early registration is encouraged.
Join us at Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2026, where cybersecurity leaders, industry experts, and business executives come together to explore today’s most pressing cyber risks and practical strategies for resilience. This full-day event at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square is designed for leaders who want candid insight, meaningful peer connection, and actionable takeaways.
About Cyburgh
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It is a business imperative. Cyburgh, PA Initiative highlights Pittsburgh as a hub for cybersecurity innovation by bringing together security leaders, business executives, practitioners, and solution providers for a full day of substantive discussion and connection.
Attendees can expect:
- Expert-led discussions focused on what is actually working in cybersecurity today
- Practical insight on ransomware, identity, AI security, and third-party risk
- High-value networking with peers, partners, and potential customers
- Business-relevant takeaways to help strengthen resilience and decision-making
If you are looking to strengthen your organization’s cyber posture and connect with peers facing similar challenges, Cyburgh 2026 is the place to be.
- Location: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Time: Full-day event followed by a happy hour
- All speakers and content sessions are subject to change.
Featured Keynote Session
Fireside Chat: Ransomware in 2026: What Prosecutors and the FBI See and What Actually Changes Outcomes
Hear directly from federal leaders on what they are seeing across real-world ransomware cases, what slows recovery, and what actually changes outcomes when organizations are under pressure.
FBI Pittsburgh Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
Speakers (More to be announced!)
Associate
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
Technical Director of the Cyber Risk and Resilience Assurance Directorate
CERT Division, Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI)
CISO
PennWest University
Shareholder
Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
Director, Strategic Partnerships and Engagement
Retail & Hospitality ISAC
Principal Consultant, Cybersecurity Assessment
Bayer
Director, Threat Intelligence
At-Bay Security
Sr. Director, Information Assurance Services
UPMC
Business Information Security Officer – TriState Capital Bank
CISO
Wabtec
CISO
LKCM Headwater Investments
CISO
State of Pennsylvania
Sr. Principal Cyber Threat Researcher
iVision
CISO
U.S. Steel
CISO
Duquesne Light
Director, CERT Division
Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (CMU SEI)
Associate Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst
Dragos
Security & AI Sr. Solutions Engineer
Microsoft Security
New at Cyburgh: Birds of a Feather Roundtables
Looking for more meaningful networking? Our Birds of a Feather roundtables give attendees the chance to join small-group discussions organized around today’s most relevant cybersecurity topics. It is an easy way to meet peers, compare notes, ask questions, and share practical lessons learned.
Sample topics include:
AI Security, Identity & Access, Ransomware Readiness, OT Security, Third-Party Risk, Deepfakes & AI Fraud, Workforce Development, and CMMC Readiness.
Continuing Education Credits (CPEs)
Cyburgh 2026 is eligible for up to 5.5 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits based on approximately 275 minutes of educational content. Time allocated for registration, meals, and networking breaks is not included in this total.
CPE eligibility is consistent with standard industry guidelines, including those of ISACA and ISC2. Final credit amounts may vary based on individual session attendance.
Attendees are responsible for tracking their participation and reporting credits directly to their certification body. Certificates of attendance will be available upon request following the event.
Educational content is subject to change and final credit eligibility is determined by individual certification bodies.
Agenda
Subject to change.
7:30 – 8:30 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 8:50 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:50 – 9:30 AM
Panel 1 — AI Security in Production: From Policy to Proof
From policy to proof—what organizations are actually securing, monitoring, and governing today.
9:30 – 9:45 AM
Tech Talk
Speaker to be announced
9:45 – 10:10 AM
Networking Break
10:10 – 10:25 AM
Tech Talk
Speaker to be announced
10:25 – 11:05 AM
Panel 2 — Identity Reset: Practical Security That Works - Sponsored by iVision
Practical approaches to reducing identity-based attacks beyond MFA.
11:05 – 11:25 AM
Networking Break
11:25 – 11:40 AM
Tech Talk
Speaker to be announced
11:40 AM – 12:20 PM
Fireside Chat — FBI & U.S. Attorney
What law enforcement is seeing—and what actually changes outcomes.
12:20 – 1:40 PM
Networking Lunch + Birds of a Feather Discussions - Sponsored by Schneider Downs
Peer conversations on today’s most pressing security topics.
1:40 – 1:55 PM
Tech Talk
Speaker to be announced
1:55 – 2:35 PM
Panel 3 — Third-Party Risk: Securing What You Don’t Control
How organizations are gaining visibility into third-party access, enforcing meaningful controls, and reducing exposure across systems they don’t fully own or manage.
2:35 – 2:55 PM
Networking Break
2:55 – 3:10 PM
Tech Talk
Speaker to be announced
3:10 – 3:50 PM
Panel 4 — Ransomware Reality Check: What Actually Changes Outcomes
What separates organizations that recover fast from those that don’t.
3:50 – 4:00 PM
Closing Remarks
4:00 – 5:00 PM
Happy Hour Sponsored by Red Canary - A Zscaler Company
Registration
PTC Member: Early Bird Rate $250 (until April 17) | Regular Rate $260 | Late / Onsite Rate $280
Non-Member: Early Bird Rate $500 (until April 17) | Regular Rate $520 | Late / Onsite Rate $560
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Ashley Steckel at asteckel@pghtech.org to find an opportunity that meets your budget and objectives.
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Contact Information
For content or logistics questions: Monica Takacs, Sr. Director for Industry Networks, mtakacs@pghtech.org
For registration questions: Lauren Lowen, Event Coordinator, llowen@pghtech.org
For sponsorship questions: Ashley Steckel, Vice President of Business Development, asteckel@pghtech.org
Want the member rate? Contact Brooke Wozniak, Business Development Manager, bwozniak@pghtech.org.