FRC Erie Summit - The Future of Public Sector Cybersecurity
Schedule
Wed Jul 29 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, PA
About this Event
FRC Erie Summit - The Future of Public Sector Cybersecurity
Join us at the Bayfront Convention Center for an exciting event covering the future of cybersecurity in the public sector. Connect with experts, share ideas, and get the latest insights in a relaxed, friendly setting. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow’s digital security!
Why Public Sector Leaders Are Coming to Erie
The Erie Summit is designed to address real-world public sector priorities, including protecting critical services, modernizing legacy environments, meeting compliance requirements, and preparing for AI-driven threats. You’ll hear directly from leaders and solution experts focused on practical strategies that support planning and investment decisions.
- Future-focused keynotes on public sector cyber priorities
- Practical discussions on modernization, resilience, and Zero Trust
- Partner solutions aligned to real-world public sector use cases
- Time with peers who are actively planning and investing
- Built-in networking designed to turn conversations into next steps
Summit Focus Areas
- AI in Cybersecurity
- Access Control and Identity
- Data Loss Prevention
- IT Modernization
- Zero Trust Strategy and Execution
- Threat Detection and Response
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance
Who Should Attend
Built for SLED and Public Sector Teams
- State IT and Security leadership
- County and municipal CIOs, CISOs, IT Directors
- K-12 and Higher Education IT and Security teams
- Public sector risk, compliance, and governance leaders
- Technology decision-makers supporting modernization initiatives
What Makes This Different
A Summit Built Around Real Conversations
This isn’t a trade show floor. The Erie Summit is structured to keep partner solutions connected to the challenges public sector teams are solving right now, with time and space for meaningful, peer-level conversations.
- Partner solutions, front and center: See how leading technologies align to public sector needs
- Decision-maker access: Meet leaders actively planning, modernizing, and investing
- Inspire, Connect & Experience: Keynotes plus time for networking, discussion, and entertainment
Registration Breakfast
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Welcome Keynote
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
The Reality of Cybersecurity in Public Sector
Info: Discuss trends, constraints, reality for state & local governments and education systems; solution-focused, preparing for what is next.
Industry Panel
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Zero Trust in the Public Sector
Info: What does Zero Trust actually look like in this sector? Tips for budget-conscious approaches. Lessons learned from early adopters.
Break / Networking
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
Enterprise Solutions
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Enterprise Solutions
Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Keynote
AI for the Public Sector
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Preparing the Public Sector for AI
Enterprise Solutions
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Enterprise Solutions
Break / Networking
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Break / Networking
Security in Action
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Winning Together
Info: Success stories and lessons learned.
Closing Remarks
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
What Comes Next in Pblic Sector Cybersecurity
Solutions Pavilion
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Solutions Pavilion
Sips & Sails
🕑: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening Reception
Info: Food and Bar stations, Live Music, Sails on Lake Erie's Bay.
Where is it happening?
Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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