CyberDay 2026 | Deep Defend: Hack, Defend, Innovate
Deep Defense: Hack, Defend, Innovate
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | Martin Luther King, Jr. Building, Room 1330
Bowie State University invites you to CyberDay 2026, a morning of ideas, challenge, and connection for everyone interested in cybersecurity.
Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to welcome Ashley Jones, Cybersecurity Advisor for Washington D.C., Region III, as this year's keynote speaker.
Capture the Flag and Research Posters
CyberDay is a chance to put your cybersecurity knowledge and problem-solving skills to the test. Our Jeopardy-style hackathon is open to newcomers and experienced competitors alike, offering a fun and engaging way to learn, collaborate, and compete.
You can also explore poster presentations on cybersecurity and AI from our SFS and SURI students, showcasing the research happening across our programmes.
Agenda
9:00 to 9:05 AM
Welcome and introduction of the Provost and Dean
Dr. Shumba
9:05 to 9:10 AM
Opening remarks
Dr. Amoussou
9:10 to 9:15 AM
Welcome remarks
Dr. Damo
9:15 to 9:20 AM
Introduction of keynote speaker
Dr. Shumba
9:20 to 10:00 AM
Keynote address
Ms. Ashley Jones
10:00 to 11:00 AM
Jeopardy-style hackathon
Moderated by Dr. Dali and Dr. Agada
11:00 to 11:30 AM
Cybersecurity and AI poster presentations
SFS and SURI students
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Meet and greet, with food
Contact Us
For more information about CyberDay 2026, please get in touch.
Dr. Rose Shumba
Chair, Department of Computer Science
rshumba@bowiestate.edu
301-860-4446
Dr. Jie Yan
Faculty Lead, Center for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies
jyan@bowiestate.edu
301-860-3966