SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 in Arlington VA — summits April 20-21, training April 22-27. Bruce Schneier keynote, 9 courses, hands-on AI security labs.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity is no longer theoretical — it is the frontline. The SANS AI Cybersecurity Summit 2026 brings together the practitioners, researchers, and strategists who are building and breaking AI-powered security systems.
The Essentials
| Summit | April 20-21, 2026 |
| Training | April 22-27, 2026 |
| Venue | Hilton Arlington Rosslyn, Arlington, VA |
| Organizer | SANS Institute |
| Format | In-person + Virtual |
| Chair | Rob T. Lee |
What to Expect
Two days of highly technical talks, sessions, and workshops on deploying AI/ML in cybersecurity and defending against AI-powered threats. Hands-on labs let you work with real tools. The expo hall features vendors at the cutting edge of AI security.
Following the summit, 9 training courses run through April 27, including SEC595 (Applied Data Science and AI/ML for Cybersecurity) — the gold standard in AI security training.
Featured Speakers
- Bruce Schneier — legendary security technologist and author
- Diana Kelley — AI security researcher
- Pliny the Liberator — AI jailbreaking researcher
- Julie Davila — SANS instructor, cloud security
- Sounil Yu — cybersecurity strategist
Why It Matters
AI is transforming both attack and defence at unprecedented speed. For Ukrainian cybersecurity professionals defending against state-sponsored AI-augmented attacks, understanding how AI agents operate offensively — and how to build AI-powered defences — is no longer optional. This summit covers exactly that intersection.
How to Attend
Registration starts at $5,250 USD and includes summit access, networking, meals, and 12 CPEs. Virtual attendance available.
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