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Register Now and Submit Speaker Proposals for the FISSEA Winter Forum

FISSEA Federal Cybersecurity, Innovation, Awareness, Training
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Now Accepting Speaker Submissions!

Priority Consideration Given to Proposals Received by January 27th at 11:59pm ET.

FISSEA Winter Forum: February 10, 2026

Federal Information Security Educators (FISSEA) is celebrating 39 years of working together and shaping the future. We have adopted the annual theme of “Increasing Cybersecurity Awareness: The Human Firewall.” Quarterly Forums are designed to provide opportunities for policy and programmatic updates, the exchange of best practices, and discussion and engagement among members of the FISSEA community.

Become a FISSEA Presenter!

Topics of Interest for Quarterly Forums include:

  • Practical Applications of Training
  • Adopting New Technologies to Improve Security Culture
  • Reducing Risk Through Awareness and Training
  • Metrics - Measuring Beyond Compliance Requirements

Our FISSEA Call for Proposals is open year-round. The priority deadline for those wishing to present at the FISSEA Winter Forum is January 27th at 11:59 pm ET.

Submit your proposal today here!


Register Now for the FISSEA Winter Forum

The FISSEA Forums are quarterly events to provide opportunities for policy and programmatic updates, the exchange of best practices, and discussion and engagement among members of the community.

FISSEA Winter Forum
1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
February 10, 2026

2026 Theme: Increasing Cybersecurity Awareness: The Human Firewall Human behavior is key to developing cybersecurity awareness and training programs. This year's theme focuses on humans at the center of education and training, including how humans can leverage emerging technologies to strengthen their efforts.

Registration is open! Click here to register.

Here are the other ways you can participate:

  • Find us on social media by searching for #FISSEA
  • Submit your proposal for an opportunity to speak at an upcoming FISSEA event. Learn more here!

On behalf of the FISSEA Planning Committee, we truly thank you for your continued support with FISSEA and look forward to having you join us at the FISSEA Winter Forum on February 10, 2026.

Register For the FISSEA Forum Here!

Released January 15, 2026
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