Cybersecurity Summit
Cybersecurity is among the top seven concerns that keep public power leaders up at night. Whether you’re just starting the cybersecurity journey at your organization or have a plan you need to refresh in the face of evolving threats, you can’t miss the Cybersecurity Summit. Learn from the nation’s leading experts and from your colleagues that have traveled this road already.
Who Should Participate
Everyone in a utility plays a role in cybersecurity. The program is geared for:
- Chief information security officers
- Chief technology officers
- Chief information officers
- Cybersecurity professionals
- IT/OT personnel
- Senior operations executives
- Industry partners, including strategic thinkers and subject matter experts
More Information
Registration
Email: [email protected]
Program/Content
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship
Email: [email protected]
Billing
Email: [email protected]
Agenda
Summit Agenda
Monday, May 8Pre-Summit SeminarPlease note you may only choose one of the following events, the pre-summit seminar or the tour, to register for as they take place concurrently. IMPORTANT: Any non-U.S. citizens registering for the NREL tour will need to notify APPA as soon as possible as NREL requires a notification 30 days in advance of any Foreign Nationals from certain countries participating in the tour. |
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8 am – 4 pm |
DOE CyberStrike WorkshopFREE! For entities interested in participating, it is encouraged that those who have separate IT and OT personnel to have at least one of each participate in the exercise if possible. Dr. Jacob Benjamin, ICS Cyber Instructor, Idaho National Laboratory This event is only open to direct employees of electric utilities, joint action agencies, or state/regional associations; no outside counsel, consultants, or vendors may attend. Pre-registration required; limited to 50 people. |
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2 – 5 pm |
NREL TourFREE! |
Tuesday, May 9 |
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7:30 – 8:30 am |
Networking Breakfast with Sponsors |
8:30 – 9:45 am |
Understanding the Changing Threat Landscape Casey Cannon, Senior Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence, MS-ISAC; Johnathan T. Reaghart, Special Agent, Denver Field Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation; and Tyler Tiller, ETAC Security Advisor, E-ISAC |
9:45 – 10 am |
Break with Sponsors
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10 – 11 am |
Choosing a Cybersecurity Framework Eric Cardwell, Vice President, Professional Services, and John Fry, Director Cyber Risk Engineering, Axio |
11 – 11:15 am |
Break with Sponsors |
11:15 am – 12:30 pm |
Exploring Options for Exercises and Cyber Incident Response Tim Pospisil, Director of Corporate Security & CSO, Nebraska Public Power District; and Dustin Thorne, Cyber Security Manager, Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska |
12:30 am – 1:45 pm |
Lunch with Exhibitors |
1:45 – 3 pm |
Defending Against Ransomware Che Bhatia, Managing Director, Stroz Friedberg, an Aon Company; Phil Kealy, Senior Consulting Leader – Incident Response, Mandiant, a Google Cloud company; Hafid Elabdellaoui, Oracle, Vice President, Cybersecurity – Oracle Energy and Water |
3 – 3:30 pm |
Break with Sponsors |
3:30 – 4:30 pm |
Zero Trust and the Smart Grid: Where Two Architectures Intersect Jason Vigh, Principal Consultant – Industrial Cybersecurity, 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell |
5 – 6 pm | Reception |
Wednesday, May 10 |
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7 – 8:15 am |
Networking Breakfast with Sponsors |
8:15 – 9 am |
Managing the Nuances of IT/OT Doug Westlund, Senior Vice President and Principal Consultant, AESI-US, Inc. |
9 – 9:15 am |
Break with Sponsors |
9:15 – 10:15 am |
Mitigating Supply Chain Risk Dave Sonheim, Chief of Cybersecurity - Supervisor Region 8, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency; and Tobias Whitney, Vice President, Strategy and Policy, Fortress |
10:15 – 10:30 am |
Break with Sponsors |
10:30 – 11:30 am |
Getting Management and Board Buy-In Michael Fish, Senior Director, Cyber Security, Salt River Project, Phoenix, Arizona; Jared Price, Chief Information Officer, American Municipal Power, Inc. |
11:30 am – 12:30 pm |
Your Cybersecurity Toolbox Richard Condello, Utility Cybersecurity Deployment Manager, American Public Power Association; Cynthia Hsu, Cybersecurity Program Manager, Rural and Municipal Utilities, Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response, U.S. Department Energy; and Dustin Thorne, Cyber Security Manager, Lincoln Electric System, Nebraska |
12:30 pm |
Summit Adjourns |
12:30 – 2:30 pm |
Cyber Defense Community Meeting (includes a working lunch) This meeting is limited to CDC members only. Eligible members interested in joining the CDC may reach out to [email protected] for more information. |
Registration
Registration
Registration Fees
**This event is closed to the press.**
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Before April 14 |
After April 14 |
Member |
$845 |
$945 |
Nonmember |
$1,690 |
$1,790 |
Not yet an American Public Power Association member? Join today and save $845 on your Cybersecurity Summit registration. Contact [email protected] to learn more.
Group Discounts
Save money on each registration for the Cybersecurity Summit when your organization registers 5 or more people. The larger your group, the more you save!
Number of registrants |
Discount |
1-4 |
n/a |
5-9 |
$50 |
10-14 |
$100 |
15-24 |
$150 |
25+ | $200 |
Your group discount will be automatically applied when you register a group of 5 or more people. Registrations must be submitted on the same order (at the same time) to qualify for the group discount; discounts cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders.
Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before Tuesday, May 1, 2023, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $100 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after May 1 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2023 Cybersecurity Summit only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before May 1 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund of their registration fee.
Cancellation requests must be made through your my.publicpower.org portal, or addressed to: [email protected].
Code of Conduct
Attendees of American Public Power Association meetings agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If attendees engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings with no warning or refund.
Contact Us
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]
Hotel
Hotel Information
The 2023 Cybersecurity Summit will take place at the:
Hilton Denver City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202
Reservations
- Phone: (303) 297-1300
- Group Rate: $249 (Single/Double) per night (plus State and Local Taxes)
- Room Rate Cut-off Date: April 17
- Group Code: American Public Power Association
- Online Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50358138
Logistics
- Check-in: 4 p.m.; Check-out: 11 a.m.
- Valet Parking: Valet Parking $54/overnight; Self-Parking $34/overnight
Please note: It is possible that the block of rooms could sell out prior to April 17, so make your hotel reservations early.
Reservations & Cancellations
Please contact the hotel directly to reserve and manage your reservation. If you need assistance making reservations, contact [email protected].
Internet Access
WiFi may only be available in hotel common areas (sleeping rooms and hotel lobby) and will not be available in meeting rooms. Please make arrangements to use cellular data on your device or bring a MiFi or Internet hotspot for personal use. APPA will not provide a password for WiFi.
Location
All courses will be held in the Hilton Denver City Center. The hotel is located about 25 miles from the Denver International Airport (DIA). Please contact the hotel for transportation options.
Travel Arrangements/Hotel Parking
Travel arrangements and costs associated with hotel parking are the responsibility of the participants. APPA will not reimburse for changes in travel expenditures regardless of the cause.
Scam Alert
Please do NOT make hotel reservations through any third party that may contact you by phone or email. Use only the online reservation links, phone numbers, and discount codes available directly from APPA —in conference brochures and the website at www.PublicPower.org.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the policy on refunds, cancellations and attendee substitutions?
Registrants who cancel in writing on or before May 2, 2023, are entitled to a refund of their registration fee, minus a $50 cancellation fee. Registrants who cancel after May 2 will not receive a refund, but attendee substitutions will be allowed for the 2023 Cybersecurity Summit only. Registrants and no-shows who do not cancel on or before May 2 are responsible for the full registration fee and are not entitled to a refund.
Can I earn educational credits for attending this conference?
Yes, you can earn the following kinds of educational credits for participating in sessions during the conference:
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)
- Professional Development Hours (PDHs) as established by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
- Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits from the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA)
To receive a certificate for your participation, participants must complete the online conference evaluation after the event.
Are meals included?
The following food functions/meals are included in the registration fee:
- Tuesday - Continental Breakfast
- Tuesday - Welcome Reception
- Wednesday - Continental Breakfast
What is the conference dress code?
The attire for the conference is business casual. Meeting room temperatures vary, so prepare to dress for cool conditions.
How can I present at the conference?
We welcome your topic and speaker ideas for future conferences and events. To submit your idea for consideration, complete this form. Conference topics are generally determined 6-8 months before the event is held. Ideas will be kept on file for a full year, so if the agenda for the conference has already been determined, your ideas will be considered for the next year’s event, or in case any space opens up in the current year’s program. You will be contacted only if your idea is selected for an upcoming conference.
What is the APPA Code of Conduct for meeting attendees?
Attendees of American Public Power Association meetings agree to abide by the APPA Code of Conduct. If attendees engage in unacceptable behavior as outlined in the Code of Conduct, the Association may take any action it deems appropriate, including but not limited to, expulsion from the current and future meetings, with no warning or refund.
Contact Us
Registration: [email protected]
Program/Content: [email protected]
Hotel: [email protected]
Billing: [email protected]