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SUMMARY:APEX 2026 Educational Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is pleased to announce APEX 2026\, a new conference dedicated to advancing education\, research\, and professional development in the field of cognitive security. \nAPEX brings together students\, educators\, researchers\, practitioners\, and institutional partners to explore the challenges and opportunities associated with operations in the information environment. The conference will provide a forum for collaboration\, shared learning\, and the development of new ideas that strengthen our collective understanding of cognitive security and information-related competition. \nThe conference will feature: \n\n Undergraduate\, graduate student and practitioner research paper presentations\n Discussions on the future of Cognitive Security professional certification\n Guest speakers and expert panels from government\, academia\, industry\, and international partners\n Networking opportunities for students\, faculty\, practitioners\, and institutions\n Working groups focused on advancing education and professional development in the information environment\n\nThe draft working agenda for APEX 2026 can be found here and at the bottom of this screen. \nSelected finalists will have the opportunity to present their work before leaders\, practitioners\, and researchers from across the cognitive security community. \nWhether you are a student seeking to showcase your research\, an educator developing the next generation of information professionals\, or a practitioner working to address emerging challenges in the information environment\, APEX provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of the field. \nSubmission requirements are posted here.  \nWe encourage you to share this event with colleagues\, students\, and professional networks who may be interested in participating. \nTogether\, we can help advance the education\, research\, and professional practice necessary to secure advantage in the cognitive dimension. \nA link to register for the event will be provided after a review of your RSVP and any questions we send you to follow-up.  IPA requests you first register your interest in APEX via the RSVP link below.  A registration link will follow your RSVP.  Questions can be addressed to apex@information-professionals.org. \nThe RSVP indicates your interest and has no cost; if approved for registration there is a $120 fee covering the cost of two meals each day and a reception each evening of the event. \nDraft working agenda:\nDay 1\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast \n9:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Opening Remarks \n\nDave Acosta\, IPA Board Member\nDave Pitts\, IPA President\nVideo introduction by Dr. Glenn Boyce\, Chancellor\, University of Mississippi (Confirmed)\n\n09:25 AM – 10:30 AM: Paper Presentations: Open Category. Moderated by Dr.\nAleksandra Nesic (confirmed) \n10:30 AM – 10:50 PM: Coffee & Networking Break \n10:50 AM – 12:00 PM: Panel 1: Future of Cognitive Warfare & Security \n\nBonnie Rushing University of Colorado\, Colorado Springs (Confirmed)\nMr. Matthew Canham\, Cognitive Security Institute (Confirmed)\nDr. Martin Libicki (Confirmed)\nMr. Tom Kent\nModerated by Lt Gen (ret) Robert Schmidle (Confirmed)\n\n12:00 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch Break & Networking \n1:20 PM – 2:20 PM: Paper Presentations: Undergraduate/Graduate Category.\nModerated by Dr. Yan Bennett (Confirmed) \n2:20 PM – 2:40 PM: Break \n2:40 PM – 3:50 PM: Panel 2: Synthetic Training Environment & Wargaming \n\nMr. Joseph Kelly\, University of Maryland\, ARLIS (Confirmed)\nMr. Mike Posey\, Army War College (Invited)\nMr. Jim McNeive\, Marine Corps IO Center (Confirmed)\nDr. Melissa Graves (Virtual)\nModerated by BG (ret) Terri Borras (Confirmed)\n\n3:50 PM – 4:10 PM: Break \n4:10 PM – 4:45 PM: Guest Speaker: Mr. Vic Minella\, former Deputy Undersecretary of\nthe Navy for Intelligence & Security (Confirmed). Introduction by Mr. Aaron Moyer\,\nNational Intelligence College. \n4:45 PM – 5:15 PM: Announcement of award winners (for papers)\, daily wrap-up & closing remarks \n5:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Reception \nDay 2\n8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Breakfast \n09:00 AM – 09:45 AM: Guest Speaker: Gen (ret) Frank McKenzie\, President\, The Citadel\, by video (Confirmed) \n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Workshop: Drafting a Cognitive Security Certification Framework (breaks will be determined within the workshop) \n12:00 PM – 1:20 PM: Lunch Break & Networking \n1:20 PM – 2:00 PM: Workshop Wrap-ups \n2:00 PM – 2:20 PM: Break \n2:20 PM – 3:30 PM: Panel 3: Building Foundations with Collective Education \n\nDr. Andrea Hickerson\, Center for Information Advantage and Effectiveness\, Ole\nMiss (Confirmed) \nMr. Patrick Warren\, Clemson University Media Forensics Hub  (Invited) \nDr. Sean Everton (invited via video teleconference)\nModerated by Mr. Joe Kelly (Confirmed) \n\n3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Break \n3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Conference wrap-up\, Pinnacle 2027 announcement\, and adjournment \n4:15 PM – 6:30 PM: Networking Reception
URL:https://information-professionals.org/event/apex-2026-educational-forum/
LOCATION:The Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Suite 100\, Training Center 1E\, Reston\, VA\, 20191\, United States
CATEGORIES:APEX
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
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SUMMARY:Pinnacle 2026
DESCRIPTION:In Partnership With: \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\nPinnacle Conference 9-10 February 2026\nThe Information Professionals Association and The Cipher Brief will conduct Pinnacle 2026 on 9 and 10 February 2026.  We expect the same hard-hitting line-up of speakers and participants previously scheduled for the deferred September event.  If you registered and paid your fee for the September event\, you remain on the list of attendees.  If you did not yet register\, now’s your chance!  If you cannot attend on the new dates\, please let us know and we’ll be happy to refund your registration fee. \nWe extend our sincere appreciation to the information community for your ongoing support and enthusiasm for the Pinnacle Conference.  We made the decision to defer the conference so there would be time for the government to implement new policies and ensure that participants and speakers would be able to understand and adhere to this policy\, and commit to participation in this event with industry\, academia\, and government participants. \nWe will be sharing updated details including speaker announcements in the coming weeks.  We encourage everyone to stay engaged and watch for these updates. \nThank you for your patience\, understanding\, and steadfast commitment to the Information Professionals community. We look forward to reconvening in February with renewed momentum and fresh perspectives. It will be a powerful way to begin the new year\, and we are excited to welcome you. \nStay connected—and stay inspired. \nView the conference agenda here!
URL:https://information-professionals.org/event/pinnacle-2025/
LOCATION:The Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center\, 11493 Sunset Hills Rd\, Suite 100\, Training Center 1E\, Reston\, VA\, 20191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pinnacle
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