Cyberforge 2026
Christopher Newport University
TBD
8am - 4pm
What is Cyberforge?
CyberForge is a 2-day conference and capture-the-flag (CTF) competition event that is hosted by the Coastal Virginia Cybersecurity Student Association (CVCSA), Coastal Virginia Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (COVA CCI), and Christopher Newport Universty's Cybersecurity Club. This event aims to provide anyone interested in cybersecurity to come and hear from cyber professionals to increase their knowledge as well as enhance their skills by competing in the CTF competition.
Testimonials
"CyberForge 2025 was an incredible experience! As a cybersecurity student, the chance to learn from top industry professionals and connect with like-minded peers was invaluable. The sessions were not only educational but also gave me a glimpse into real-world cybersecurity challenges. I feel much more prepared to enter the workforce after attending!"
"The best part of CyberForge 2025 was hearing directly from the cybersecurity experts. As a college student, it’s easy to get bogged down in textbooks, but this event gave me a real-world perspective on how theories translate into practice."
"The combination of educational sessions and opportunities to talk to industry leaders was amazing. I especially loved the focus on emerging technologies like AI in cybersecurity and how they’re reshaping the industry."
Registration
Registration for CyberForge 2026 is not open yet. Please stay tuned for CyberForge 2026 registration info. Please contact cyberforge@cvcsa-cyber.org with questions.
Registration Fees (Registration Closed!):
Students- TBD (requires .edu email address)
General- TBD
Registration for 2026 is not open yet!
Check back in the coming months!