CCI Symposium 2026

Members of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative and invited guests will gather at the fifth annual CCI Symposium April 13 to 14, 2026, in Richmond, Va.

CCI members will share news, celebrate achievements, and discuss research with colleagues during the event at the Omni Richmond Hotel.

We’ll present the fifth annual CCI Impact Award and Student Poster Presentation Award at the event.

Registration for those invited to the Symposium opens on Feb. 2, 2026. The last day to register is April 10, 2026. 

The cost for the symposium is a non-refundable charge of $60. You must provide a credit card number during registration. If you register, but do not attend, you will not get a refund.

While at the Symposium, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Meet colleagues and find new collaborators from across Virginia
• Participate in research roundtables
• Attend:
  • Experiential Learning Student Panel
  • Dinner and award ceremony for the fifth annual CCI Impact Award and Student Poster Presentation Award
  • Research presentations 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Timeline

Agenda

Events include paper presentations, research roundtables, experiential learning student panel, a keynote, poster presentations, and an awards ceremony, as well as a reception and three meals.

For more information, visit the Agenda page.

Lodging and Travel

A block of rooms has been set aside for the event at the Omni Richmond Hotel, 100 South 12th St., Richmond, Va. 23219, the site of the Symposium. 

Attendees are responsible for booking and paying for their rooms. If you drive, the Omni provides hotel parking for a fee.

Other transportation options include:

• Amtrak Main Street and Amtrak Staples Mill Road Train Stations
• Richmond International Airport
• Greyhound Bus Station

For more information, visit the Travel and Lodging page. 

Photography and Video

By participating in this event or entering this space, you consent to be photographed, filmed, or recorded.

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) retains the right to use these photo, video, and audio assets in our communications and marketing materials. CCI does not sell photos or videos.

Please notify the photographer if you do not wish to be photographed, filmed, or recorded.