General Summit Questions

Cyber Defense Summit is a two-day exclusive Google Cloud Security event focused on Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence. The event is designed for elite security professionals.

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20004

Use the 14th Street entrance, and walk toward the Amphitheater on the Concourse Level (lower level).

Please note that as a federal building, all visitors will be directed to pass through security checkpoints. Click here for a full list of prohibited items.

Monday, September 15: 8:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday, September 16: 8:30am - 5:00pm

Security professionals at all levels should attend Cyber Defense Summit '26. You will hear about the latest security challenges and learn of ways to safeguard your organization. The Cyber Defense Summit will also give you an opportunity to connect to your peers and reconnect with industry colleagues.

Cyber Defense Summit is in-person. In-person pass prices start at $395. All sessions are available in-person only, but content may be made available post-event based on presenter preferences.

Tuesday:

  • Breakfast
  • Keynotes
  • On-Demand Demos
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch
  • Welcome Reception


Wednesday:

  • Breakfast
  • Keynotes
  • On-Demand Demos
  • Breakout Sessions
  • Lunch


​​​​​​​Additional information can be found on the Agenda page

Washington DC offers many great options for downtown hotels. You might consider these properties if you’re looking for a quick walk from your hotel to the Ronald Reagan Building:

 

Note for Googlers: Google will NOT have a housing block for Googlers. Please us Concur to book your travel and be sure to follow the T&E process via go/trips. The hotel nightly cap is $410.

Breakfast and lunch will be served Tuesday and Wednesday, and the Tuesday Welcome Reception will feature a generous selection of hors d’oeuvres. You will be able to indicate any special meal requirements through the registration process.

All events at Cyber Defense Summit will be business casual. Attendees may choose to wear a collared shirt, jacket, and slacks/skirt or a dress.

The Ronald Reagan Building underground garage is open 24 hours a day. You can access the parking garage at the following three entrances: (1) 13 ½ Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. (2) located on either side of the building on 14th Street between Constitution Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue. See details here.

Registration

The price to attend Cyber Defense Summit is $395 available through June 30, 2026.

Prices will increase starting July 1, 2026 to $495.

To make changes, click here and log in with the email and password you set up when you registered.

All cancellations or substitution requests must be made in writing by the original registrant and sent to cyberdefensesummit@regsvc.com.

Prior to the Conference, we offer:

  • Until July 3, 2026: 100% refund
  • From July 4, 2026 - August 20, 2026: 50% refund
  • Starting August 21, 2026: No refund

Non-attendance will not be refunded. For cancellations received after the cut-off date with a balance due, the registration amount remains due in full.

Refunds may take up to four (4) weeks to process.

Please remember that canceling your registration does not automatically cancel your hotel arrangements. Attendees are responsible for canceling their own hotel and other travel reservations.

Yes. You must use your official work email when registering. We will be checking IDs at registration. If you registered as government, education, or media you will need to show an official ID.

Yes. In the registration path for the conference you can indicate that you need a visa letter. You must be registered and paid for the event before a Visa letter will be processed. It can take up to 24 hours for an event registration to be processed. Google Cloud processes most visa letter requests within three business days.

All conference attendees must have a valid conference pass. Any guests must register for a conference pass.

General Attendees can pick up badges during Registration Hours at the Ronald Reagan Building. Times and Location to be updated.

If you have further questions, email us at cyberdefensesummit@regsvc.com