CISSE 2026: 30th Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN, United States, October 26-28, 2026

The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) proudly announces its 30th Annual Colloquium, the nation's premier forum dedicated to advancing cybersecurity education. This milestone event will be held in person at Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis, Indiana, from October 26–28, 2026.

Celebrating three decades of collaboration, the 30th Colloquium brings together educators, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders, and students to exchange ideas, share innovations, and strengthen the future of cybersecurity education.

For its 30th Anniversary, CISSE expands beyond the traditional research conference to offer multiple participation opportunities, including scholarly papers, posters, panels, workshops, roundtables, presentations, master classes, and academic program walk-throughs. Whether you are presenting original research, demonstrating innovative teaching practices, or facilitating community dialogue, there is a venue designed for your contribution.

About CISSE

CISSE convenes educators, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from academia, government, industry, and the nonprofit sector to advance cybersecurity education through collaboration, scholarship, and community engagement. The Colloquium serves as a national forum for sharing research, innovative pedagogy, curriculum development, workforce initiatives, and emerging practices shaping the future of cybersecurity education.

Conference Theme

The 30th Anniversary theme encourages participants to:

• Investigate emerging threats, technologies, and educational challenges.
• Imagine innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
• Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives, partnerships, and applied practices.
• Impact the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

Submission Opportunities

The 30th Colloquium consists of multiple conference programs designed to encourage participation from researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and institutional leaders.

Call for Papers — Deadline: August 15, 2026

• Academic Papers

Call for Participation — Deadline: September 15, 2026

• Panels, Research Posters, Workshops & Roundtables, Sessions & Presentations, Master Classes & Academic Program Walk-throughs

Conference Overview — Dates: October 26–28, 2026

• The conference will be held at Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis, Indiana.
• Three-day conference featuring scholarly presentations, professional development, networking, and community engagement.

Conference Participation Requirements

• At least one author or presenter must register and attend The Colloquium in person.
• Accepted papers must be presented in person for publication consideration.
• All accepted submission types are expected to be presented during the conference.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Authors must disclose any use of generative AI or automated tools within their submission. AI systems may not be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their work.

Suggested Topics & Tracks

We encourage submissions across a broad range of interdisciplinary and emerging areas that advance cybersecurity education, workforce development, institutional practice, and scholarly research. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, Cyberculture, Ethics, and Risk
• Quantum Computing and Cryptography
• Autonomous Systems, Robotics, OT, SCADA, and IoT Security
• Cyber Analytics and Threat Intelligence
• AI-Driven Learning and Educational Technologies
• Game-Based, Project-Based, and Challenge-Based Learning
• Online, Remote, and Hybrid Learning Models
• Cybersecurity for Non-Cyber Majors
• K–12 and Non-Traditional Student Pathways
• Human Factors, Psychological Operations, and Adversarial Behavior
• Cyber Criminology and Justice
• Ethics and Philosophy of Cyberspace
• Inclusion, Diversity, and Building Cyber Resilience
• Sociological and Cultural Dimensions of Cybersecurity
• Cross-Border Data Protection and Regulatory Frameworks
• International Technology Policy and Collaboration
• Cyber Conflict and De-escalation Strategies
• Governance and Institutional Resilience
• Global Interculturality in Cybersecurity
• Building a Resilient Cyber Culture
• Cyber Forensics
• Dark Markets and Threat Ecosystems
• Threat Analytics
• Emerging and Interdisciplinary Topics in Cybersecurity Education

Additional submissions aligned with the mission of The Colloquium are welcomed for consideration.

Academic Papers

Academic Papers present original research, educational innovation, curriculum development, empirical studies, case studies, technical analyses, and applied practices that advance cybersecurity education.

Accepted papers presented at the conference will be considered for publication in the Journal of the Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (JCISSE). Initial submissions must be fully anonymized for double-blind peer review.

• Original, unpublished work (parallel submissions are not accepted)
• IEEE Conference Template required
• 3,000–4,000 words
• Abstract limited to 250 words
• Include DOI links where available
• 300 dpi minimum for all graphics
• Double-blind anonymization required
• ORCID iDs required for all authors upon acceptance
• All authors must be identified at initial submission

Student Papers

Student authors should identify their submission as a student paper. Eligible submissions will be considered for the Erich Spengler Student Paper of the Year Award.

Publication & Copyright

Accepted papers receive Crossref DOIs and are published immediately as open access in JCISSE. Copyright remains with the authors while granting CISSE permission to publish and distribute the work.

Panels

Panels bring together multiple perspectives on emerging issues, educational challenges, policy questions, and innovative practices through moderated discussion.

• Recommended panel size: 4–6 participants
• 1–2 paragraph proposal
• Include moderator and proposed panelists

Posters

Research Posters encourage discussion of works in progress, emerging ideas, classroom innovations, and exploratory research.

• Original work only
• Abstract of 500 words or fewer
• IEEE Template encouraged
• 300 dpi graphics minimum
• All authors identified at submission

Workshops & Roundtables

Interactive sessions promoting faculty development, curriculum innovation, demonstrations, collaboration, and community engagement.

Sessions & Presentations

Individual presentations provide opportunities to share innovative teaching practices, institutional initiatives, demonstrations, lessons learned, and emerging ideas.

• 15–50 minute presentation
• 1–2 paragraph abstract
• Clearly identify intended audience

Master Classes & Academic Program Walk-throughs

Master Classes feature experienced educators discussing instructional methods, curriculum design, assessment strategies, and teaching innovations.

Academic Program Walk-throughs showcase cybersecurity degree programs, curriculum sequencing, laboratory environments, student engagement strategies, and institutional best practices.

Questions?

• General conference inquiries: events@thecolloquium.org