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Executive Leadership Forum

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CAE COMMUNITY
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP FORUM

September 15, 2026
George Washington University – Student Center
Washington, D.C.
Date

September 15, 2026

Location

Washington D.C.

Host

CAE-C Community National Center

Format

In-person, single-day executive forum

Audience

Presidents of fully designated CAE-C Institutions

Capacity

Limited to 220 attendees

ABOUT

A National Executive Forum Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity Education

The CAE-C Community Executive Leadership Forum (ELF) convenes presidents and senior academic leaders from fully designated CAE-C institutions for a focused, in-person dialogue on the future of cybersecurity education, workforce development, and national security.

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Designed as a peer-to-peer executive forum, not a traditional conference. ELF provides a space for candid discussion, strategic insight, and collaboration among leaders from academia, government, and industry.

DETAILS

Who should attend?

Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure meaningful executive-level engagement.

  • University and Community College Presidents from fully designated CAE-C institutions

  • CAE-C Community Points of Contact (POCs) may attend only when accompanying their president

  • Capacity is limited to 220 participants
     

This forum is designed specifically for institutional leaders responsible for shaping strategy, policy, and long-term direction.

Why the Executive Leadership Forum matters

Higher education leaders are navigating rapid change across cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, workforce readiness, and national security priorities. The Executive Leadership Forum exists to address these challenges directly at the leadership level.

Through structured dialogue with federal and national partners, ELF creates space to:

  • Advance cybersecurity education at scale

  • Address workforce and talent pipeline challenges

  • Explore innovative responses to emerging national and global issues

  • Strengthen alignment between higher education and federal priorities

What participants can expect

ELF is a single-day, in-person forum designed for depth, not volume.

  • Keynote perspectives from leadership in government including representatives from the Department of War Cyber Academic Engagement Office, and the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program Management Office.

  • Executive-level panels with moderated Q&A

  • Discussion-driven sessions focused on strategy, leadership, and impact

  • Opportunities to engage directly with peer presidents and national partners

The forum emphasizes conversation, insight, and actionable takeaways rather than presentations or technical sessions.

What’s next?

  • Save-the-Date announcements: Early March 2026, keep an eye on your emails and follow us on our social media 

  • Registration: Anticipated to open in May 2026

  • Additional program details will be shared as they are finalized
     

For questions or to request additional information, please contact events@caecommunity.org

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