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Securing Tomorrow’s Digital World

An event celebrating startups building trust for tomorrow’s innovation

Deadline for Submissions - September 12
When

November 4th 9 AM - 8 PM EST

Where

Capital Turnaround, Navy Yard area of DC

Where the Future of Cyber Begins.

We don’t just live in a digital world anymore—the digital world lives in us.

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It shapes our safety, our economy, and our national security. From AI to Quantum to Web3, innovation is racing ahead. But with that speed comes risk. If we want to trust the future, we have to secure it.

Cyber Innovation Day is where that mission comes to life. This high-energy, one-day conference unites the boldest cybersecurity startups, deep-tech researchers, and visionary investors working at the edge of what’s possible.

Start your day with a keynote that doesn’t hold back. Join provocative panels on frontier technologies and the cyber threats they unleash. In the afternoon, the DataTribe Challenge takes center stage—an adrenaline-charged pitch competition where elite startups battle for a shot at cyber greatness.

All day, meet the next generation of cyber disruptors in our Innovators Exhibit Hall. This isn’t another cyber conference—it’s a launchpad.

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A Startup Competition Like No Other.
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Back for an 8th year, the main event of the evening…

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Agenda

Conference Tracks:

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The Business of Cyber Innovation

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Best of University and Gov Research

DC

DataTribe Challenge

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Startup Research Expo

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2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Registration & Networking Breakfast

BI

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3:00 PM

3:15 PM

Welcoming Remarks

BI

EX

3:15 PM

4:00 PM

Keynote - Being an Innovator

BI

EX

4:00 PM

4:30 PM

Financing Disruption & Innovation

BI

EX

4:30 PM

5:00 PM

The Future of Cybersecurity

BI

EX

5:00 PM

5:30 PM

Exploring the Frontiers of Innovation

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5:30 PM

7:00 PM

Networking Lunch

UR

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6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Research Speed Sessions

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DC

7:00 PM

7:15 PM

Afternoon Kick-off

DC

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7:15 PM

8:00 PM

Podcast Tech Host Showdown - Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation

DC

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8:00 PM

8:15 PM

Bourbon Tasting Guide

DC

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8:00 PM

11:00 PM

The DataTribe Challenge

DC

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11:30 PM

12:00 AM

Award Ceremony

DC

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11:00 PM

1:00 AM

Networking Dinner Reception

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What the Community Is Saying

The DataTribe Challenge is a unique opportunity for cyber founders. In hosting the Challenge, we think first about what would be helpful for founders. From making the application process easy to collaborating deeply with Finalists to driving industry visibility for participants, we work hard to ensure the experience is positive and well worth the founders’ time.

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John Funge

Venture Partner, DataTribe

DataTribe was founded on the premise that in order to build cutting-edge cyber defense, you need to intimately understand cyber offense. DataTribe exists to identify next generation over the horizon cyber threats and to work with innovative cyber teams to build effective defenses based on these unique insights.

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Bob Ackerman

Co-Founder, DataTribe

The DataTribe Challenge offers unparalleled access to investors, thought leaders, and industry experts for early-stage companies. As the 2024 winner, the exposure we gained through the Challenge was transformative, generating multiple term sheets and culminating in a successful seed round with DataTribe as our lead investor. What sets DataTribe apart isn't just their capital, it's their team of seasoned executives who've built, scaled, and operated successful cybersecurity startups themselves. They bring decades of hands-on experience to every interaction, making them true operational partners, not just financial backers. For founders seeking investors who roll up their sleeves and add value far beyond the check they write, DataTribe is the gold standard

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Brian Proctor

CEO & Founder, Frenos
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Venue

Capital Turnaround

770 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003