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Events

Cyber Defense Education
The Center for Cyber Defense Education (CCDE) brings together students, faculty, cybersecurity professionals and industry partners through conferences, competitions, workshops and other events that promote cybersecurity awareness, education and collaboration. These opportunities support hands-on learning, professional development and the exchange of knowledge to address evolving cybersecurity challenges.
2026

8th Annual Cybersecurity Conference

  • When: October 8–9, 2026
  • Where: Congdon Hall, UNCW Campus
  • What: Join industry, government and academic leaders for two days of presentations, panel discussions and hands-on workshops exploring emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies and strategies. Topics include artificial intelligence, cloud security, incident response, zero trust architecture, maritime cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.
Dr. Ron Vetter speaking at the 8th Annual Cybersecurity Conference
2025

7th Annual Cybersecurity Conference

  • When: October 9-10, 2025
  • Where: Congdon Hall, UNCW Campus
  • What: Connect with cybersecurity professionals, researchers, educators and students to exchange insights, explore emerging industry challenges and strengthen collaboration between academia and the cybersecurity community.
Researcher and students interact with technology during a hands-on demonstration in a simulation lab.

Maritime Cybersecurity Events

Explore conferences, hackathons and workshops hosted by UNCW's Maritime Cybersecurity Applied Research, Technology & Education Center (MCARTEC), bringing together students, researchers and industry professionals to advance maritime cybersecurity.

Explore MCARTEC Events

Contact the Center for Cyber Defense Education

Dr. Ulku Clark

Phone: 910.962.3901

uncwcybercenter@uncw.edu

UNC Wilmington, Congdon Hall 2020
601 S. College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5611

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