9th Annual Academic Cybersecurity Seminar
Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
Middle Georgia State University - Macon Campus
Robert F. Hatcher Sr. Conference Center
Park in the West Parking Lot (Green Zone)
8am - 1pm
This year’s theme
Securing What Comes Next: AI, Threats, Workforce, and Resilience
The annual Academic Cybersecurity Seminar at Middle Georgia State University brings together students, professionals, educators, and industry leaders to explore the challenges shaping the future of technology and cybersecurity.
Topics include
- Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
- Emerging Threats and Attack Trends
- Cybersecurity Workforce Development
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Critical Infrastructure and Resilience
Through engaging presentations and real-world perspectives, attendees will hear from professionals across multiple industries, explore current practices and emerging trends, and connect with others working to strengthen Georgia’s cybersecurity community.
Learn. Connect. Prepare.
Come hear what’s changing, what’s coming, and how Georgia’s cyber workforce can be ready for it.
The one-day seminar is sponsored by the MGA School of Computing, the Middle Georgia State University Foundation, and the Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research.