OmniSOC Con

Join us in person for this year's annual event

When: August 13-14, 2025

Where: Big Ten Conference Center | Rosemont, IL

OmniSOC Con 2025 is set to take place in person at the Big Ten Conference Center in Rosement, IL. Program details are live now.

Once registered, attendees will be able to select the breakout sessions that interest them most.

Click here to register for OmniSOC Con 2025

About OmniSOC Con

OmniSOC Con brings together security and technology professionals from higher education and research institutions for two days of insight, connection, and collaboration.

The 2025 conference focuses on the people at the heart of our cybersecurity community and will explore emerging challenges, share member-led initiatives, and offer space for professional growth, leadership development, and strategic dialogue around the evolving role of cybersecurity in higher education.

What to Expect at OmniSOC Con 2025

Hands-on workshops for security professionals
Peer-led sessions from OmniSOC member institutions
Networking with security leaders, practitioners, and vendors
Expert panel discussions from the higher education security field

Join us for a casual evening reception on August 12 to connect with peers and exchange ideas before the conference begins.

We are also excited to welcome Scott Shackelford, JD, PhD, as our keynote speaker on August 13. He brings extensive real-world cybersecurity experience and will be talking about Cybersecurity Carrots and Sticks—a perspective on how incentives and accountability could help strengthen our overall approach to cybersecurity in today’s constantly evolving threat landscape.

OmniSOC Con 2025 will provide attendees withinsights into cybersecurity challenges, leadership decision-making, and opportunities to build stronger relationships across the higher education and research community.