About

26th Annual CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium
Cyber Horizons: Bridging Academia, Industry, and Innovation for a Secure Future

Date

Tuesday, April 1 –
Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Location

Purdue Memorial Union, Second floor
101 S. Grant St., West Lafayette, IN

Join us for the 26th Annual CERIAS Cybersecurity Symposium, a premier gathering of thought leaders, innovators and practitioners dedicated to shaping the future of cybersecurity. Hosted by Purdue University’s world-renowned Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), this symposium is the epicenter of groundbreaking research, transformative ideas and actionable insights.

At CERIAS, we lead the charge in addressing the most critical challenges in cybersecurity, privacy and cyber-physical systems. This year’s symposium will explore the dynamic interplay between academia and industry, discuss lessons learned from the cyber battle space and learn about the revolutionary framework for building the future of secure cyber-physical systems. It also will examine AI as a tool for advancing the field and spotlight innovations that define the cutting edge of security solutions. 

This symposium is designed for professionals, researchers and students passionate about advancing cybersecurity. Whether you’re in academia, industry or government, the symposium offers unparalleled opportunities to network, collaborate and grow.

Planned Panel Topics

  • Purdue ICS Security Model 2.0
  • AI + Cybersecurity (ACTION) 
  • Public / Private Partnerships
  • Lesson Learned from the Cyber Battlefield

Poster Information

Our poster session will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, in the Ballroom of the Purdue Memorial Union.