# Cybersecurity Summit and U.S. Cyber Challenge Awards Program 2026

- Dates: 14 October 2026
- Location: Virginia, United States
- Organiser: US Cyber Challenge
- Industry: Cybersecurity

## About

The Cybersecurity Summit and U.S. Cyber Challenge Awards Program brings together federal cybersecurity leaders, government contractors and workforce development organisations to address the security challenges facing U.S. public sector institutions. Scheduled for October 14, 2026, at the Carahsoft Conference Center in Reston, Virginia, the event combines strategic discussions on federal cyber priorities with recognition of individuals and organisations strengthening the national cybersecurity talent pipeline.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.uscyberchallenge.org/)

## Topics

- Federal Cybersecurity Priorities Under Discussion
- The U.S. Cyber Challenge and Workforce Development
- Government-Industry Collaboration

## Where to stay

- **Lakeshor Motor Inn**: motel, 510 m from the venue, 404 North 6th Avenue West, Virginia, 55792
  - [Hotel website](http://lakeshor.com/)
  - Phone: +1 218-741-3360
- **Pine View Inn**: motel, 1.9 km from the venue, 903 17th Street North, Virginia, 55792
  - [Hotel website](http://pineviewinnmotel.com/)
  - Phone: +1 218-741-8918

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