Join business leaders, educators, tech professionals, and community members for a full day of learning, connection, and practical tools to stay safe online. Whether you're deep in IT or just curious about protecting yourself and your organization, this collaborative event offers something for everyone.

The Summit includes:

• Keynote sessions with insights from national and regional experts
• Networking Lunch
• Two tracks of breakout sessions:

General Audience: Everyday Digital Defense - Practical steps for safer email, browsers, passwords, and device use. Ideal for: teachers, small business owners, administrators, nonprofit staff, and professionals without an IT background.

Advanced Cyber Strategies: What Pros Need to Know - A deeper dive into identity management, network hardening, incident response, and the latest threat trends.Ideal for: IT professionals, CISOs and technology staff.

You’ll leave with practical strategies, tools, and connections to help you put what you’ve learned into action right away.

Part 2: Tech Trailblazers Reception 4:00PM - 6:00PM (No Clock Hours available during this time)

Let the celebration begin! Immediately following the Cybersecurity Summit, join us to network with and celebrate organizations across our region that have made a commitment to enhance digital access and inclusion.

One in four people in North Central Washington face barriers to the essential digital skills, devices, or connectivity they need to succeed in education, employment, healthcare, and daily life. The Tech Trailblazers Reception will recognize and celebrate the organizations across Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, and Okanogan counties who are advancing digital access through their 2026 commitments.

The reception will feature:

• The Digital Access Commitment Makers Gallery Exhibit
• Digital Access Celebration Remarks
• Community Networking with refreshments and light appetizers

It's not too late for your organization to make a commitment to enhance digital access across our region in 2025! Please visit ncwtechhelp.org or contact info@ncwtech.org for more information.

Tickets

When registering, you can select the following ticket options:

• Cybersecurity Summit Only – Full access to the daytime Summit (keynotes, breakout sessions, and networking lunch).
• Tech Trailblazers Reception Only – Evening reception, exhibit, and networking social.
• Summit + Reception – If you are attending the Cybersecurity Summit and plan to stay for the Tech Trailblazers Reception, please be sure to add on the Reception ticket so we can plan food and space accordingly.