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Symposium 2027 Demo Submissions

Submissions open Nov. 3, 2026

CCI invites researchers and students to showcase their cybersecurity research through an on-site demonstration. Selected participants will have the opportunity to set up and run their demos at the 2027 CCI Symposium on April 5-6, 2027 in Charlottesville, Virginia at the Virginia Guesthouse Hotel and Conference Center. Faculty, undergraduate, and graduate students are eligible.

Demo session at CCI Symposium 2026 in Richmond, Va. Photo by Ron Aira

Demo session at CCI Symposium 2026 in Richmond, Va. Photo by Ron Aira
Demo session at CCI Symposium 2026 in Richmond, Va. Photo by Ron Aira

Demo Submission

Submit an abstract about your demo and explain how it relates to cybersecurity. A photo of the demo is encouraged for inclusion with the abstract, but not required. If your demo has multiple team members, only one person should submit the abstract.

Demo submissions open Nov. 3, 2026.


Timeline

MilestoneDate
Submissions openNov. 3, 2026
Submission deadlineJan. 15, 2027
Acceptance letters sentFeb. 15, 2027
Demos at the SymposiumApril 5-6, 2027

Demo Information

Your selection also serves as an invitation to the Symposium. You must still register to attend.

If selected, you are responsible for bringing all necessary equipment and supplies to set up and conduct your demo, including monitors, power strips, and extension cords. CCI and the Virginia Guesthouse Hotel and Conference Center will provide a table(s), access to a power outlet, and wi-fi.


For more information or if you have questions about demo submissions or the Symposium, contact CCI’s Jenny Feller at jlf2014@vt.edu.