LANSING, Mich. -- The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich. Michigan is recognized as a national leader in cybersecurity, and the summit serves as an annual platform for regional, national, and international thought leadership.
The 13th annual Michigan Cyber Summit will bring together experts from across the country to discuss the latest cybersecurity trends impacting education, business, information technology, economic development, law enforcement, and personal safety. The event is open to the public and will feature information for business professionals, educators, law enforcement, and government officials. The agenda will feature internationally recognized keynote speakers and panelists, as well as experts from across the country, to lead breakout session on a variety of industry topics.
Tickets for the 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit are available now and can be purchased on the summit’s official website. The cost is $95 for attendees, $80 for local government and nonprofit employees, and $50 for college students. The event includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and light snacks throughout the day.
On Thursday, Oct. 17, the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) will host the second annual High School Cyber Summit at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This event will bring together high school students from across the state to take part in a half-day agenda created to educate them on cybersecurity trends and best practices. The High School Cyber Summit will showcase a variety of career opportunities available in cybersecurity and outline the path to land those jobs.
Visit the 2024 Michigan High School Cyber Summit event website for agenda details and registration information. The registration price is $35 per person and includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
In addition to the High School Cyber Summit, students also have the opportunity to flex their digital muscles during the ninth annual Governor’s High School Cyber Challenge. The challenge is a great learning opportunity for all Michigan high school students, including those involved in homeschooling, after-school, youth development, and apprenticeship programs. During the event, which is designed to prepare the next generation of cyber professionals, students will showcase their skills in information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity in a two-round competition.
October is also Cybersecurity Awareness Month in Michigan. To learn more about Michigan’s cybersecurity efforts, visit Michigan.gov/cybersecurity. Be sure to download Michigan Secure at the App Store or Google Play to protect your personal devices.
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2024 Michigan Cyber Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 2024 Michigan Cyber Summit, will be held at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 16. The event, in its 13th year, will feature cybersecurity speakers, experts, and dignitaries from across the country, including Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget Director Michelle Lange; Michigan Chief Information Officer Laura Clark; Michigan Chief Security Officer Jayson Cavendish; and more. A full list of speakers and a detailed agenda are available at Michigan.gov/Cybersecurity.
In addition, the final round of the Governor's High School Cyber Challenge will take place. Winners will be announced during lunch. Finalists include 10 teams comprised of 40 total students representing the following Michigan high schools:
- Belleville High School, Belleville
- Canton High School, Canton
- East Kentwood High School, Kentwood
- Gull Lake High School, Richland
- Plymouth High School, Canton
- Jackson Area Career Center, Jackson
- Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center, Kalamazoo
- Montague High School, Montague
- North Farmington High School, Farmington Hills
- Lapeer County Education & Technology Center, Attica
- Newaygo County Career-Tech Center, Fremont
- Orchard View High School, Muskegon
- Pioneer High School, Ann Arbor
- Reeths-Puffer High School, Muskegon
- Salem High School, Canton
- Wayne Memorial High School, Wayne
- William D. Ford Career-Technical Center, Westland
Attendees are encouraged to use #MiCyberSummit when posting to social media channels.
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