CCI Symposium 2025

April 14-15, 2025, in Richmond

Members of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative and invited guests will gather at the fourth annual CCI Symposium April 14 to 15, 2025, 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 fourth annual CCI Impact Award (nominations are open until Feb. 28) and Student Poster Presentation Award at the event.

Registration for those invited to the Symposium opens on Feb. 3, 2025. The last day to register is March 14, 2025.

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.

CCI leader Luiz DaSilva, right, speaks with students during the poster session — CCI Executive Director Luiz DaSilva, right, speaks with CCI Southwest Virginia Node Director Gretchen Matthews, center, and others during the poster session at the 2024 CCI Symposium. Photo by Ron Aira for CCI

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

Meet colleagues and find new collaborators from across Virginia.
Attend a Fireside Chat focused on AI Innovation.
Attend a Project-Based Learning Student Panel.
Attend the dinner and award ceremony for the fourth annual CCI Impact Award.
Attend a breakout session on Addressing Inclusion and Accessibility in Cybersecurity.
Hear research presentations.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Timeline

Action	Important Dates
Impact Award nominations open	Jan. 1, 2025
Impact Award nominations close	Feb. 28, 2025
Poster submissions open	Nov. 4, 2024
Poster submissions close	Jan. 17, 2025, by 5 p.m. ET
Poster acceptance letters sent	Feb. 3, 2025
Paper submissions open	Nov. 4, 2024
Paper submissions close	Jan. 17, 2025
Paper acceptance letters sent	Feb. 3, 2025
Symposium registration opens	Feb. 3, 2025
Symposium registration closes	March 14, 2025

Agenda

Events include paper presentations, a fireside chat, a keynote, poster presentations, and an awards ceremony, as well as a reception and three meals.

For more information, go to our 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: two train stations (Amtrak Main Street and Amtrak Staples Mill Road); Richmond International Airport; and a Greyhound Bus Station.

For more information, go to our Lodging and Travel 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.