Events

March 7 – 8, 2023

Huntsville, AL

March 5 – 7, 2023

Orlando, FL

XChange will bring together the IT Channel’s premier Solution Providers and Integrators, including those serving the State, Local and Education markets. The agenda will allow attendees to keep pace with new advancements in the fast-growing SLED market and elevate their go-to-market strategies. Attendees will learn about emerging technologies and burgeoning market opportunities from top technology suppliers, industry thought leaders and peers looking to make new connections.

March 2, 2023

Davie, FL

The CIO Council of South Florida is excited to present the 17th Annual State of the CIO on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Signature Grand, Davie.

The State of the CIO is the premier event for technology leaders in South Florida, bringing together over 300 top CIOs and senior IT leaders from across the region. This event is a unique opportunity for attendees to discuss, learn, and network with their peers in the industry.

The conference features a CIO-Only Executive Breakfast, a keynote address, and a panel discussion, all tailored to the needs of CIOs and Executive IT leaders. The conference will cover the latest trends and topics in technology, and provide valuable insights and strategies for attendees to take back to their organizations.

February 26 – 28, 2023

Bowling Green, Florida

Taking place February 26 – 28, 2023, the ACG DealMaker Invitational will be held at the golf destination Streamsong Resort in Bowling Green, Florida, where our annual Dealmaker Invitational was held in early 2022.

For convenience, the pricing structure is fully inclusive of your stay at this exclusive resort, all meals, beverages and receptions (two dinners, two lunches and two breakfasts), golf activities, on-course refreshments, golf carts and other incidentals.

February 23 – 24, 2023

Melbourne Beach, FL

This conference is about things a Department of Defense (DoD) contractor must do to protect their Intellectual Property (a.k.a., Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)).

This is a working conference focused on helping Organizations Seeking Compliance.

February 16, 2023

Virtual

DoD indicated they would like to publish their CMMC Interim Rule in May ’23, but recent reporting indicates the government may instead publish a draft rule or rules for comment. Join experts Vince Stuart, CEO and Founder, Defense Cybersecurity Group, Alex Major, Attorney, McCarter & English, Ryan Heidorn, Chief Technology Officer, C3Integrated Solutions and Amira Armond, President, Kieri Solutions as they discuss potential timelines for implementation. The experts will also explain how NIST 800-171 standards remain a contractual obligation for all DoD contractors and emphasize the need to continue implementing and practicing good cybersecurity processes. This webinar will include an extended question and answer session to tackle some of the complex issues raised by attendees, and will also continue to highlight NDIA’s concerns and make recommendations for more effective implementation.

February 14 – 17, 2023

Fort Lauderdale, FL

This year’s ITEXPO theme is CONNECT-SELECT-PROTECT. Come meet with the right people, choose the right technology options for your needs, and always keep an eye on protecting your assets with best-in-class cybersecurity tools.

Since its launch in 1999, ITEXPO is the one event that brings communications and technology professionals together across the entire eco-system:

• Enterprise and SMB telecom and IT professionals
• MSP and Channel C-levels and business owners
• Service providers/carriers
• Industry suppliers and solutions providers

ITEXPO and the collocated events in the #TECHSUPERSHOW provide the forum where technology decisions are made to produce better business outcomes – for tech buyers, resellers, and solutions providers alike.

February 14, 2023

Tampa, FL

Come join the innovation movement on February 14th as we take over Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL to Celebrate, Discover, & Engage everything the Florida innovation community has to offer!

Get ready to make boundless connections in-person and virtually through the Synapse hybrid community feature for Florida’s 6th annual premiere innovation event!

February 13 – 16, 2023

Miami, FL

Set free a conservative, slow moving, change resistant community to discover new ideas and come up with innovative ways to use these new ideas to deploy secure, resilient and better ICS.

After a Covid caused cancellation of S4x21 and delay until April of S4x22, a record 800 of the best talent in the ICS security community came together in Miami South Beach for S4x22.

February 10, 2023

Atlanta, GA

The Annual Atlanta Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission is $195 each, giving you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.

February 10, 2023

Tampa, FL

This is a free event that includes industry experts from more than 25 of our industrial automation partners. At TechFest you will have the opportunity to experience hands-on demos, technical presentations, and see displays including the latest technology. 

February 9, 2023

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Please join ISACA and SIM for our Cyber Insurance Panel. Our expert panelists will discuss the current market conditions, the process of obtaining cyber insurance, key cyber insurance controls and much more! This will be a live event held in the law office of Kelley Kronenberg.

February 4, 2023

Tampa, FL

Annual health conference and pitch competition. Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, wellness disruptors, and non-profits dedicated to making an impact in healthcare, in benefit of children everywhere. Keynotes, Tampa Tank, Talk Tracks, and more.

January 30 – February 1, 2023

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Undeniably the most important annual meeting for US digital infrastructure leadership teams, Metro Connect USA is the premier event for networking with C-level executives from the fiber, data center, cloud, tower and cable industry, as well as Directors and Partners from the finance sector.

The conference is the traditional kick off to the year for leaders in the space, with CEOs sharing announcements and updates on M&A deals, forecasts for the year ahead, with solution-focused discussions on market disruptions and opportunities.

January 27, 2023

Tampa, FL

The Fourth Annual Tampa Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Admission is $195 each, giving you access to all Interactive Panels, Discussions, Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception.

December 12 – 15, 2022

San Antonio, TX

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is excited to welcome participants to the 2022 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System (DoDIIS) Worldwide Conference in San Antonio, Texas!

From December 12 – 15, 2022, senior decision makers, technical experts, and innovators from across the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, industry, academia, and FVEY partners will come together to collaborate and share unique insights. The theme of this year’s conference – Transcending Strategic Competitors through Innovation, Adaptation, and Collaboration – underscores the urgent race to collectively develop and unleash emerging technologies to maintain strategic and tactical advantage. Mission success in an era of strategic competition demands a willingness to embrace disruption and elevating partnerships to serve as overwhelming force multipliers.

December 8, 2022

Atlanta, GA

FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce.

Join us as we talk with a panel of C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks.

Educating C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers) on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build Cyber Resilient organizations.

December 5 – 8, 2022

Tampa, FL

DMC is the nation’s annual forum for enhancing and leveraging the efforts of engineers, managers, technology leaders, scientists, and policy makers across the defense manufacturing industrial base. Leaders and manufacturing subject matter experts from government, industry, and academia exchange information and perspectives on defense manufacturing policies, strategic direction, best practices, funding opportunities, and the latest manufacturing innovations that will benefit our warfighter.

November 28 – Dec. 2, 2022

Las Vegas, NV

For 10 years, the global cloud community has come together at re:Invent to meet, get inspired, and rethink what’s possible. Join us again this year in Las Vegas for our biggest, most comprehensive, and most vibrant event in cloud computing.

November 15, 2022

Tampa, FL

The theme for this year’s event is “Strategically Accelerating our Businesses through IT and Security.” This B-B event is targeted for the Technology and Security community.  Attendees consist of IT/IS Executives and Direct reports across all verticals within the state of Florida interested in Networking, Researching/Learning, Career Advancement, and Purchasing. Attend the Florida Technology Summit to get the right tools and make vital connections to best prepare your company for the broad spectrum of ever-changing technology trends.

November 14 – 15, 2022

Buenos Aires – Argentina

The IEFA Latam Forum is an international conference organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA) in collaboration with Integra Capital.

The IEFA Latam Forum will bring together decision makers from all spheres of society to tackle the most pressing issues of our time. Its mission is to address the major challenges facing the global economy today. The conference will also pay special attention to the role of Latin America within international markets. Gathering business leaders, decision-makers and thought leaders, the IEFA Latam Forum will consist of a two-day series of compelling and real-time conversations among global leaders dedicated to discussing what it takes to build a sustainable and resilient economy.

November 11, 2022 

Gulfport, FL 

Cyber Ohana Project is a non-profit, national leader in cybersecurity workforce development and awareness training. Since late 2019, Cyber Ohana Project has helped over 20 veterans and military spouses get jobs in information technology or improve their professional skills. Gala attendees will enjoy great food, music, games, a silent auction, and other fun activities. All proceeds from this year’s event will be used to support additional training and education for candidates in the Veterans into Cybersecurity Program, as well as program expansion.

November 11, 2022

Odessa, FL

Since 1992, more than $200,000 has been awarded in scholarships for continuing education at the college level, as well as vocational training for hands-on skilled jobs.

The scholarship funds are distributed through the Education Foundations of Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. We also support local high school robotics teams, STEM summer camps and Manufacturing Day student tours.   

November 10, 2022

Washington D.C.

The Annual ICIT Gala and Benefit is an intimate, invitation-only gathering of legislative, federal agency, and private sector leaders committed to national security, digital transformation, and critical infrastructure resiliency.

This black-tie event will celebrate the accomplishments of the most influential members of our community as well as the efforts ICIT, a 501(c)3 cybersecurity think tank whose mission is to defend our nation’s most important sectors and democratic institutions through objective research and education.

November 9, 2022

Tysons Corner, VA

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a cornerstone of Department of Defense (DOD) supply-chain security efforts, but it is still a work in progress. The goal of protecting controlled unclassified information (CUI) that resides in the data networks of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) is indisputable. One challenge is how to assess and certify implementation of required security practices at scale, while another is avoiding bureaucratic roadblocks and pricing hurdles that could limit small and medium-sized businesses from successfully conforming to the CMMC standard.

November 8 – 11, 2022

Tampa, FL

Learn from experts in the tax and accounting industry and share insights with other Wolters Kluwer software.

November 7 – 9, 2022

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Miami, FL

Join your peers in the MSP, hosting and IT spheres at the best service provider event of the year — Acronis #CyberFit Summit 2022 in Miami Beach. Through superstar keynotes, expert panels, and hands-on workshops, you’ll get deeper insights into the threat landscape, learn new business-building tips and discover a path to accelerate growth while securing customer loyalty. 

November 1- 3, 2022

Wynn Resort

Las Vegas, NV

OPTECH 2022 is the hub for the most important conversations and business deals in multifamily housing technology and operations. Don’t miss this value-packed gathering with your peers, the pioneers and the proptech innovators shaping the sector’s future.

November 1- 3, 2022

Ritz Carlton

Amelia Island, FL

The Florida ACG Capital Connection^®, is the collective effort of four ACG chapters spanning Florida.  It puts “sun and fun” into deal-making for the middle market, bringing together  hundreds of dealmakers in one location.  

Typically the last ACG conference of the year, you can fill your pipeline for the next year at what has become one of the Southeast’s premier destinations for deal flow and networking with 600+ representatives of private equity firms, commercial and investment banks, growth-oriented companies, accounting and law firms, and other professionals all focused on middle-market deal making. 

October 26, 2022

Signature Grand

Davie, FL

SFMA’S 62nd ANNUAL MEETING Network and Connect with over 300 of your peers.

Learn all the exciting things happening with the SFMA, our Programs, and  Annual Report

Listen to Keynote Speaker: Eric Silagy, CEO Florida Power & Light.

October 25 – 28, 2022

Denver, CO

The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference showcases the best thinking in higher education IT!

With the best presenters, the best content, and the best networking, the premier higher ed IT event brings together professionals and technology providers from around the world to discuss their discoveries, grow professionally, and explore solutions to continuing challenges.

October 25, 2022

TheIncLab

Tampa, FL

Join us for an epic night of innovation and all things cyber security with some of Tampa Bay’s largest companies, CSO’s and Tech Leaders!

October 24- 27, 2022

Atlanta, GA

SecurityWeek’s ICS Cyber Security Conference is the conference where ICS users, ICS vendors, system security providers and government representatives meet to discuss the latest cyber-incidents, analyze their causes and cooperate on solutions. Since its first edition in 2002, the conference has attracted a continually rising interest as both the stakes of critical infrastructure protection and the distinctiveness of securing ICSs become increasingly apparent.

Friday, October 14, 2022
Westchase Golf Club, Tampa, FL

Join us in this great event for a great cause, Special Olympics Florida.

For more information on sponsorship and participation opportunities, click the register link below:

Red River Charitable Foundation (RRCF) Golf Classic

October 13, 2022

Queechee, VT

The 2022 Golf Classic will be held in the fall, when travel is likely easier. The tournament is the main fundraiser for RRCF and its mission to make a difference in the lives of students and veterans.

September 20- 22, 2022

Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas, NV

ITC Vegas is the world’s largest insurtech event – offering unparalleled access to the most comprehensive and global gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry incumbents.

Over the course of three days, the industry will convene to showcase new innovations, to learn how to increase productivity and reduce costs, and ultimately to enrich the lives of policyholders. The superlative networking, with tens of thousands of meetings, is one of the hallmarks of an ITC event.

September 20, 2022

Huntsville, AL

Join the greater Huntsville govcon community for a day of Q&A, program updates, success stories, audit preparation insights, investing in a robust cybersecurity program, getting compliant, realistic pricing, deadlines, and MORE!

September 19- 21, 2022

The Watergate Hotel

Washington D.C.

September 12- 17, 2022

McCormick Place, Chicago

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the largest and longest-running industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere, is held every other year at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. IMTS 2022, which will run September 12-17, 2022, is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Industry professionals from around the globe will visit IMTS to discover the latest innovations in digital and traditional manufacturing, experience more than 15,000 new machining technologies, and find processes that will help solve their manufacturing challenges and improve efficiency.

August 22- 24, 2022

Orlando, FL

Since 2013, the IIA and ISACA have partnered to bring together governance, risk and control experts from across the globe with the common mission of sharing knowledge, insights and resources with the IS/IT community to provide a more inclusive and supportive environment for professionals of all experience levels. Attendees of this year’s conference will cover the domains of Governance, Risk, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Tech Trends, Data, Leadership and more.

August 11 – 14, 2022

Caesars Forum

Las Vegas, NV

DEF CON is one of the oldest continuously running hacker conventions around, and also one of the largest.

Attendees at DEFCON range from computer security professionals, federal government employees, security researchers, students, hackers and more!

The event features several talks and hacking villages where you can test your skills on medical equipment, lockpicking and other unique CTF challenges.

August 6 – 11, 2022

Mandalay Bay

Las Vegas, NV

Now in its 25^th year, Black Hat USA is excited to present a unique hybrid event experience, offering the cybersecurity community a choice in how they wish to participate. Black Hat USA 2022 will open with four days of Trainings (August 6-11). The two-day main conference (August 10-11) featuring Briefings, Arsenal, Business Hall, and more will be a hybrid event—offering both a Virtual (online) Event and a Live, In-Person Event in Las Vegas.

July 28, 2022

Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Join us for their most popular event of the year – the Annual Wine Tasting.  ACG is celebrating their 11th year and have grown to over 200 attendees.  The event is back at Raymond James Stadium’s EAST Club to enjoy food, networking and great wine.

July 26 – 27, 2022

The Intercontinental at The Wharf

Washington D.C.

CS2, or the Cloud Security and Compliance Series, is an ongoing informational series for contractors in the Defense Industrial Base looking to meet federal compliance mandates.

Areas of focus for CS2 events include, but are not limited to

• CMMC 2.0
• NIST 800-171
• The DFARS 70 Series (7012, 7019, 7020)
• ITAR regulations
• Handling CUI and FCI
• And much more

Engage 2022

July 20, 2022

The Atrium at Capital One Hall

Tysons, VA

Engage is Red River’s summer partner showcase – an opportunity to connect with the sales team and hear from Red River’s leadership on our strategic goals. Executives, sales leaders, and key account executives will be present.

July 11-12, 2022

Hyatt Regency Reston

Reston, VA

Today’s security-focused solution providers face increasing pressure to keep their customers safe and manage risk. Every single client is confronted with a wide range of threats from highly skilled attackers, as well as intentional and/or accidental internal breaches.  XChange Security is designed to help you adapt, shine and demonstrate your security expertise to capture more business.

June 29, 2022

Double Tree Westshore

Tampa, FL

FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce.

Join us as we talk with a panel of C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks.

Educating C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers) on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build Cyber Resilient organizations.

June 6 – 9, 2022

Moscone Center & Digital

San Francisco, CA

RSA Conference is where the cybersecurity world comes together. For four days, you’ll gain insights, join conversations and experience solutions that could make a huge impact on your organization and your career. With so much change happening in our industry, we’re here to help you stay ahead of it all.

RSA Conference itself is transforming, too. We’re excited to be back in San Francisco, but we’re just as excited to offer a digital option as well.

June 5 – 8, 2022

Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes

Orlando, FL

Join Abacode at the Florida Bankers Annual Meeting.

Abacode COO, Rolando Torres will be speaking on the panel “Managing Cyber Hygiene for Community Banks” at 11am on Tuesday, June 7th.

May 23, 2022

East Lake Woodlands Golf & Country Club

Oldsmar, FL

The mission at SAVE THE KIDS FOUNDATION is to both inform and innovate leading to the elimination of kids’ cancers!  While some organizations spread their research dollars between adult and kids’ cancers, STK is focused solely on children warriors.  They take great care with every donor dollar, keeping the staff small, the expenses low and directing every possible dollar to childhood cancer research. Their founding members come from the technology industry and are also business owners who had each been impacted by kids’ cancers.

May 16-19, 2022

Tampa Convention Center

Tampa, FL

SOFIC will be an opportunity for special operations and industry partners to reexamine SOF policies, investments and activities, find ways to augment existing SOF capabilities, foster rapid future capability development and employment, and leverage our relationships with allies and partners. With deliberate planning and coordination, we can work together to maintain combat credible forces, gain the advantage over specific competitors, and address the unique challenges that erode vital U.S. national interests.

May 9, 2022

Hyatt Regency Bethesda

Bethesda, MD

CMMC Day offers a comprehensive overview of new certification requirements that will apply to industry stakeholders including product developers, DIB subcontractors, integrators, testing laboratories, and end-users. CMMC Day will review NIST 800-171 and other foundational federal supply chain cybersecurity standards and best practices. Speakers will cover efforts to map existing controls and processes across several maturity levels that range from basic cyber hygiene to advanced. 

April 27, 2022

Virtual: Webinar

Any organization hoping to work within the defense contract supply chain will need to meet the standards set by the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Managed by the Department of Defense, the CMMC is a tiered system of compliance measures to evaluate cybersecurity preparedness.

Being CMMC compliant can benefit any business because it works to actively improve the organization’s cybersecurity measures and create opportunities to grow your business. In this webinar, you will learn:

• How Do You Get CMMC Ready?
• What Are the Tiers of CMMC Compliance?
• What Level of CMMC Compliance Does Your Organization Need?
• What Business Outcomes Can CMMC Compliance Help You Drive?

April 25 – 27, 2022

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Clearwater Beach, FL

This bi-annual conference, presented in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), serves as the forum for executive-level security leadership and policy-makers across the federal agencies and U.S. Industry to convene to address major government security topics. Don’t miss this opportunity for candid discussion, high-level networking, and updates on important subjects. 

April 25 – 27, 2022

ARIA Resort & Casino

Las Vegas, NV

The Association for Corporate Growth is the premier global community for middle-market M&A deal-makers and business leaders focused on driving growth.

April 23, 2022

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL

B-Sides Tampa is an Information Technology Security Conference sponsored by the Tampa Bay Chapter of (ISC)². 

The purpose of B-Sides Tampa is to provide an open platform for Information Security industry professionals and enthusiasts to collaborate, exchange ideas, and develop long-standing relationships with others in the community.

Abacode COO, Rolando Torres will speaking on the CISO panel at 12pm. Jeremy Rasmussen, CTO and Michael Mallen, Professional Services Manager will be hosting a discussion on ContiLeaks at 1pm.

March 20-23, 2022

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

New Orleans, LA

The WSIA Insurtech Conference offers a comprehensive slate of sessions providing insights on industry disruption and transformation opportunities. Conference sessions highlight the imperative of developing a digital strategy, including artificial intelligence, data analytics and other solutions designed to expand markets, collaborate, streamline the distribution chain and enhance the customer experience.

March 14 – 18, 2022

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, FL

The HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the can’t-miss healthcare event of the year, where professionals throughout the global health ecosystem connect for the education, innovation and collaboration they need to reimagine health and wellness for everyone, everywhere. 

February 22, 2022

Virtual

Join Jeremy Rasmussen, Chief Technology Officer at Abacode, and renowned ransomware negotiator and CEO of GroupSense, Kurtis Minder, as he gives behind the scenes exclusive access and insight into what happens after a ransomware attack.

By attending this webinar, you’ll learn:

1. How ransomware attacks happen
2. The most used attack vectors threat actors are using to gain control
3. What cryptocurrency is and why it’s used for ransomware
4. What to expect after you have been contacted by a threat actor

February 17, 2022

Amalie Arena

Tampa, FL

Join the innovation movement on February 17th as we takeover Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL to Celebrate, Discover, & Engage everything the Florida innovation community has to offer!

Prepare to make boundless connections in-person or virtually through the Synapse hybrid community feature for Florida’s 5th annual premiere innovation event!

February 15, 2022

Hilton Tampa Downtown

Tampa, FL

The Third Annual Tampa Cyber Security Summit returns In-Person and Virtually Live-Streamed as it connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. 

January 20, 2022

The House of Blues Dallas

Dallas, TX

FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training discovering cutting-edge security approaches, managing risk in the ever-changing threat of the cybersecurity workforce.

Join us as we talk with a panel of C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks.

Educating C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers) on the global cybercrime epidemic, and how to build Cyber Resilient organizations.

January 18 – 20, 2022

Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria

Orlando, FL

The NMHC Annual Meeting is the multifamily industry’s premier event featuring NMHC’s exclusive networking opportunities with the industry’s leaders, along with in-depth sessions on market intelligence and business strategies to ensure your success for the coming year. Open to NMHC members only. 

November 16 – 18, 2021

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
14900 Chelonia Parkway
Orlando, FL 32821
United States

November 11th, 2021

Tampa Marriott Water Street, Tampa, FL

November 8-10, 2021

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD

Friday, October 22, 2021
Westchase Golf Club, Tampa, FL

Join us in this great event for a great cause, Special Olympics Florida.

For more information on sponsorship and participation opportunities, click the register link below:

October 18-19, 2021

October 15, 2021

September 30, 2021

12:00PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Virtual

September 26-29, 2021

Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States

September 16, 2021

Palma Ceia Country Club
Tampa, FL
United States

Presenters will examine the most notable cyber threats facing businesses and the current trends. By the end of the symposium, attendees will be able to identify how to assess cyber risk, analyze what’s at stake, explore how to prevent attacks at your business, and evaluate what to do if you experience a breach.

Virtual attendence is also available.

August 24, 2021

4:30pm – 7:00pm EST

Join Bryan Graf, Senior VP of Business Development and Partner at Abacode Cybersecurity as he covers:

• What is CMMC?
• What is CUI and FCI?
• What are practices and processes, and how do they affect my current operations?
• What is required to be compliant with CMMC?
• What should you be doing now to prepare?  

August 5th-8th 2021

Join Jeremy Rasmussen, Abacode’s CTO in participating at DEFCON 29 in Las Vegas this year! 

DEF CON is one of the oldest continuously running hacker conventions around, and also one of the largest.

Attendees at DEFCON range from computer security professionals, federal government employees, security researchers, students, hackers and more!

The event features several talks and hacking villages where you can test your skills on medical equipment, lockpicking and other unique CTF challenges.

Learn more and secure your badge today.

July 31st-August 3rd 2021

Join Team Abacode at Black Hat USA’s 24th event! Black Hat is excited to present a unique hybrid event experience, offering the cybersecurity community a choice in how they wish to participate.

The two-day main conference (August 4-5) featuring Briefings, Arsenal, Business Hall, and more will be a hybrid event—offering both a Virtual (online) Event and a Live, In-Person Event in Las Vegas. See the Conference Highlights below for more details.

Register below to join the experience!

July 14-15, 2021

July 13th-14th 2021

The leading networking events for the cyber risk industry, NetDiligence conferences are attended by hundreds of cyber risk insurance, legal/regulatory and security/privacy technology leaders from all over the world.

Connect with Abacode and other leaders in cyber risk and privacy liability and learn from their experiences and insights on current and emerging concerns in the ever-changing cyber landscape.

This event will feature innovative programming on the latest cyber insurance trends as well as approved networking opportunities.

Register below to secure your spot!

Thursday, July 1st 2021
1:00 pm EST

2021 will be both a record year for cybersecurity attacks and a year where several cybersecurity initiatives, laws, and regulations will be passed, forcing more stringent security requirements on a wider swath of companies and industries.

Companies are now faced with fending off increasingly numerous and sophisticated hacks and responding to audits and customer inquiries.  Security and compliance should work together, and security mechanisms should be configured to automate compliance whenever possible.

Join this Webinar to learn how SIEMs can be used to report on and demonstrate compliance with a myriad of controls from standards such as CMMC, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

June 22nd 2021
1:00pm ET

Join Abacode’s CTO, Jeremy Rasmussen at TruGrid’s roundtable on “Cybersecurity Lessons for Safer Remote Work”

You will have the opportunity to learn:

• Important lessons for safer remote work
• Why technology alone is not enough to remain secure
• Proven techniques to prevent and mitigate breaches
• And much more!

Register to secure your spot today.

June 15th 2021
9:00am ET

If you’re a member of the Tampa Bay Infragard, please join Abacode’s CTO, Jeremy Rasmussen on June 15th at the Tampa Bay Infragard Member’s Alliance conference, located at the FBI Field office in Tampa.

Jeremy’s talk on “Infrastructure Requirements” will cover the following:

• Post-covid IT environments and “Zero Trust”
• Trusted software becoming less trustworthy: SolarWinds attack
• Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and kill chain for ransomware
• Remote access misconfiguration and recent Oldsmar Water system attack
• Identifying Web/SSL VPN vulnerabilities in firewalls
• Countermeasures for combatting emerging threats

This event is for members only.
Click on the button below to learn more!

June 14th – June 16th 2021
1:00-5:00pm ET

Join Abacode’s CTO, Jeremy Rasmussen at the FPMA Summer Conference at the Tradewinds in St. Pete Beach, for his talk on “Cybersecurity Playbook for Pest Management Executives”.

This session will be aimed at Owners and Managers and will cover the following:

• Cybersecurity changes seen since COVID-19 and their impact on I.T. infrastructures
• How ransomware works and proven methods for dealing with it
• Business drivers – regulatory and industry compliance, supply chain demands, and emerging threats
• How to start the process: essential practices for any successful program

Register below for your chance to learn more with your fellow members and colleagues!

Friday, June 11th 2021
1:00-5:00pm ET

Join Team Abacode, Guardian Eagle and Pure Storage for a Friday afternoon of Cybersecurity, Compliance and Data all under one roof at Top Golf Tampa!

Come on out and learn about Abacode’s new industry leading message around MCCP (Managed Cybersecurity Compliance Provider) solutions.

Please join us at Top Golf Tampa where you can enjoy:

· Golf
· Open Bar
· Lunch Buffet
· Networking with other local IT experts

This event will give you the opportunity to talk tech with locals from every path of tech life.

Register today to secure your spot!

Thursday, May 20, 2021
6:00pm  EST

During the height of the pandemic, it’s estimated that digital transformation advanced by as much as seven years, opening the door for hybrid and remote working solutions to thrive. But, the increase in remote work also revealed new threats to devices and applications.

The Pinellas Tech Network welcomes Abacode’s Chief Technology Officer, Jeremy Rasmussen, for a discussion on the changing cybersecurity landscape.

Jeremy will share his insight on:

• The post-covid world and “Zero Trust”
• Trusted software becoming less trustworthy
• The surprising ways ransomware launches
• Identifying Web/SSL VPN vulnerabilities in firewalls
• Application of AI and ML in cybersecurity
• Countermeasures used to combat these issues

Register today!

Thursday, May 20th 2021
2:00pm ET

What are the top vulnerabilities used in successful ransomware attacks?  They lie within the Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) which is widely used to provide remote users with access to in-office systems, servers and files!

Join our live discussion with experts who work every day to eliminate these risks for companies large and small.  We’ll examine:

• How to spot the indicators that you may be vulnerable
• The most common mistakes that open the door to successful attacks
• Pros and cons of the steps you can take to minimize and eliminate these vulnerabilities
• How to spot indicators of a successful compromise and minimize the impact
• Real-world examples to illustrate the recommendations

Tuesday, May 11th & Wednesday May 12th 2021

Join Abacode at the 9th Annual Cyber Liabilities Insurance ExecuSummit! This summit will provoke strategic thinking, give you new insight, open new channels of information & provide you with opportunities to meet & exchange ideas with your peers, key industry executives & leaders.

This educational event was specifically designed for cyber liability insurance focused professionals and presents a unique opportunity to get the information you need to succeed in this rapidly changing environment.

Monday, May 10th 2021
11:00am-6:00pm EST

Abacode is proud to be a sponsor of the Red River Charity event to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Saturday, May 8th 2021
1:15pm EST

Join Abacode’s CTO, Jeremy Rasmussen at the Grow Pasco event for his session on Cyber Crime and what you can do to protect yourself from cyber threats.

The Pasco EDC’s SMARTstart Program is bringing individuals an engaging and empowering event. They have brought together some of the best business minds in the area to help individuals equip themselves and their business.

Abacode is a proud sponsor of  “Nourish the Homebound Breakfast” Meals on Wheels of Tampa event! You can also help to ensure Tampa’s seniors and homebound live nourished lives with independence and dignity by donating to this initiative.