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
Cyburgh 2026: The Cybersecurity Leadership Room You Cannot Recreate Anywhere Else
Cybersecurity leaders are facing pressure from every direction: AI adoption, ransomware readiness, identity risk, vendor exposure, board scrutiny, and limited resources.
Now in its 11th year, Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2026 brings together CISOs, CIOs, federal cyber leaders, practitioners, and business executives for a practical day focused on what actually reduces risk.
This is not another generic cybersecurity conference. It is a peer-driven, business-focused program built around the decisions security leaders are making right now.
Seats Are Filling for May 14
Join us for a full day of practical cyber insight, peer connection, CPE credit eligibility, and candid conversations with the region’s security leadership community.
Why Attend
- Hear directly from the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office on ransomware response
- Earn up to 5.5 CPE credits
- Join peer roundtables on today’s most urgent cyber priorities
- Learn from security leaders across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, education, and government
- Leave with practical ideas you can take back to your organization
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, partners, and supply chains
- What helps organizations recover faster from ransomware
- How security leaders are communicating risk to executives and boards
Who Should Attend
- CISOs, CIOs, and senior security leaders
- IT and cybersecurity practitioners
- Risk, compliance, and business leaders
- Manufacturing, healthcare, finance, education, and public sector teams
- Technology providers and ecosystem partners supporting cyber resilience
Featured Keynote Conversation
Ransomware in 2026: What the FBI and Prosecutors See — and What Actually Changes Outcomes
Hear directly from federal leaders on what they are seeing across real-world ransomware cases, what slows recovery, what organizations often get wrong in the first 24–48 hours, and what decisions can make a meaningful difference during an incident.
FBI Pittsburgh Field Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Pennsylvania
A Full Day Focused on the Issues Security Leaders Are Managing Now
- AI Security in Production: Moving from policy to proof
- Identity Management: Practical controls that work beyond MFA
- Ransomware Resilience: Recovery speed, response decisions, and board-level communication
- Third-Party Risk: Securing what you do not directly control
- Birds of a Feather Roundtables: Peer conversations on AI security, identity, ransomware, OT security, CMMC, cloud security, and more
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Location: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
- Format: Full-day conference followed by happy hour
- CPE Credits: Eligible for up to 5.5 CPE credits
- Audience: CISOs, CIOs, security practitioners, business leaders, and technology partners
Do Not Miss the Region’s Cybersecurity Leadership Gathering
If your organization is navigating AI risk, identity challenges, ransomware readiness, vendor exposure, or executive-level cyber decisions, Cyburgh is where those conversations are happening.
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View the Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2026 schedule & directory.
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.
Registration
PTC Member: $250 (Member Entrepreneurs receive a 50% discount. Please contact Monica Takacs at mtakacs@pghtech.org for the coupon code)
Non-Member: $500
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.