W E L C O M E

The 2026 DCSA Security Conference serves as one of the premier security forums for government and industry security professionals to address emerging threats, navigate policy updates and share best practices for safeguarding the nation's critical assets and sensitive information.

This year’s conference marks a major milestone as a consolidated initiative bringing together stakeholders from across the security spectrum. For the first time, the event unifies the Department of War and industry partners through a cohesive conference experience, fostering collaboration and a shared commitment to protecting the nation’s competitive advantage and technological edge.

Join us virtually for five days of cutting-edge insights, collaborative problem-solving, and expert-led discussions. The sessions are designed to maximize value by dedicating specific days to the unique needs of security professionals.

D E T A I L S

Conference Dates:

• INDUSTRY SESSION | Monday, September 14 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• INDUSTRY SESSION | Tuesday, September 15 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• DoW/ FEDERAL SESSION | Wednesday, September 16 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• DoW/ FEDERAL SESSION | Thursday, September 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• DoW/ FEDERAL SESSION | Friday, September 18 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Audience: The 2026 conference is designed to maximize value by dedicating specific days to the unique needs of security professionals. Space is limited to 3,000 virtual participants.

To ensure you experience the most relevant and impactful programming, the week is organized into focused tracks. Review the schedule below and register for the days that best align with your mission and professional focus:

Location:  Virtual sessions will be available through Adobe Connect online platform. You will receive the direct link to access the conference once your registration is approved.

Classification:  This conference is UNCLASSIFIED. Classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) shall NOT be presented or discussed.

Visit FAQ to learn about technical requirements.

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F A Q 

1.  Who may attend the 2026 Virtual DCSA Security Conference?

Please reference the “AUDIENCE” section above. 

2.  How will I know I am registered?

You will receive an email confirmation once your registration request has been approved.  Space is limited, so register early.

3.  What will I need to access the conference?

You will need a computer or mobile device, internet connection, and the email and password you used during registration. You also may need a telephone depending on your audio preference (see #5)

You will receive the direct link to the conference in a reminder email closer to the event.

4  What are the system requirements?

You can access the virtual event from any computer as long as you have an internet connection and a current HTML5 browser. Alternatively, you may access the event with the Adobe Connect Application.

For more detailed information about the Adobe Connect web conferencing application visit the Adobe Connect Getting Started page:  http://www.connectusers.com/learning_center/getting_started/

We have setup a test Adobe Connect room that is an actual virtual room on CDSE Adobe Connect. To test your connection: copy and paste the below test link into your browser, enter your name into the Guest box, select "Enter Room", review the Terms of Use and select "OK".

Test Link: https://cdse.acms.com/connecttest/

 You may test your system connection in various browsers.

5.  What are the video and audio requirements?

In order to accommodate audience participation variances and bandwidth concerns, audio for the conference will be available through Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and a separate phone conferencing service.

For VoIP, attendees listen through their computer or mobile device speakers. 

Remember to unmute and adjust your computer or mobile device speaker volume accordingly. 

If you experience technical issues with VoIP, please use a separate phone conferencing service.

To access the phone conferencing service, simply dial the conference line provided in the virtual room and enter the participant code when prompted.

While not always necessary, some tips for maximizing conference connection performance include:

·         Closing all other open applications

·         Disabling popup blocking

·         Clearing the Internet browser’s cache

6.  Can I participate as a group in a large conference room?

Group participation is allowed, in accordance with your organization’s policies. However, you must register and log into the event individually to receive an email confirmation and certificate of attendance.

7.  Will I receive a certificate of attendance for this conference?

Registered attendees logged in individually will receive a certificate of attendance.