Securing Tomorrow’s Digital World
An event celebrating startups building trust for tomorrow’s innovation
November 4th 9 AM - 8 PM EST
Capital Turnaround, Navy Yard area of DC
We don’t just live in a digital world anymore—the digital world lives in us.


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.




Back for an 8th year, the main event of the evening…
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Agenda
Conference Tracks:
BI
The Business of Cyber Innovation
UR
Best of University and Gov Research
DC
DataTribe Challenge
EX
Startup Research Expo
BI
EX
2:00 PM
3:00 PM
Registration & Networking Breakfast
BI
EX
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
EX
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
Networking Lunch
UR
EX
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Research Speed Sessions
BI
DC
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
Afternoon Kick-off
DC
EX
7:15 PM
8:00 PM
Podcast Tech Host Showdown - Cyber: The Wake of Tech Innovation
DC
EX
8:00 PM
8:15 PM
Bourbon Tasting Guide
DC
EX
8:00 PM
11:00 PM
The DataTribe Challenge
DC
EX
11:30 PM
12:00 AM
Award Ceremony
DC
EX
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.


John Funge
Venture Partner, DataTribeDataTribe 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.


Bob Ackerman
Co-Founder, DataTribeThe 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


Brian Proctor
CEO & Founder, Frenos