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<h3>Secure Your Future. Maximize Your Profits. Cybersecurity '26 Returns to Atlantic City, NJ.</h3>
The landscape of cybersecurity isn't just about defense anymore—it's a primary driver for profitability and securing high-value contracts. Cybersecurity '26 is back, bringing you the exact strategies, compliance tools, and technological foresight needed to level up your business and increase your bottom line.
Whether you are a government contractor, IT professional, educator, subcontractor, or small business owner, we have a dedicated track designed exclusively for your success.
Ready to Scale in the CS Space?
If you need streamlined updates on compliance or want to leverage the explosive potential of AI and Quantum Advancements to outpace your competition, this is your definitive event.
Main Stage Visionaries:
<ul><li>Keynote Speaker: Horace Jones (President of U.S. H.A.R.T Cares, Leader in Atlantic City's Cybersecurity Workforce Development, and National Security Consultant) will map out the progression of cybersecurity from local to national levels, highlighting where the next major opportunities lie.</li><li>Plenary Speaker: Kenneth Watson (Leading AI Strategist) will present the future of AI, giving you the strategic foresight to empower your workforce and optimize your operations.</li><li>Future-Proofing: Ken Fishkin (President, ISC2 NJ) will bring us into the 22nd century, detailing how Quantum computing will soon surpass the AI revolution and how early adopters can position themselves for massive success.</li></ul>
High-Impact Expert Sessions:
<ul><li>Jennifer Bayuk: Zero Trust Compliance &amp; Requirements</li><li>Dr. Deborah Mohammed-Spigner: 21st Century Compliance Tools</li><li>Betty Grullon: Gov Contracting Security Compliances and Beyond</li><li>Martin Conroy: Web 3.0 and Cybersecurity</li><li>Expert Panel: Hugo Almeida (CEO, Abitronix) and Frank DiGioia (Claro) join Dr. Stan Mierzwa to discuss the profitable intersection of accessibility and security.</li></ul>
<h3>The "Contract Ready" Track: Built for Small Business Growth</h3>
Stop leaving money on the table. This dedicated track is designed to get your small business fully compliant, certified, and ready to win lucrative contracts.
<ul><li>CISA will present their support resources to get your business fully cybersecurity compliant and ready to bid.</li><li>TD Bank will ensure your financial infrastructure is bulletproof with a dedicated Financial Fraud Prevention and Readiness workshop.</li><li>SBA and APEX are teaming up to walk you through the exact business certifications that will instantly level up your company's market value. You will be introduced to your best options and walk through the application process on-site.</li><li>Dr. Loralyn Mears (Multi-Million Dollar Award-Winning Grant Writer) will teach you the exact frameworks to write and win highly profitable grant responses.</li></ul>
Position your business for its most profitable year yet.
For more information and to reserve the track that will level up your enterprise, visit <a target="_blank" href="https://ProcurementCon.com" rel="nofollow noopener">ProcurementCon.com</a> today.

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