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AI & Cyber Innovation Week 2027
CyberWeek 2027
is on the way!
The annual CyberWeek event at the University of South Carolina Aiken brings together industry, academia, and government to explore the future of cybersecurity, AI, and innovation.
Stay tuned for dates, speakers, events, and more!
Mark your calendars
January 25–30, 2027
See you in 2027!
AI & Cyber Innovation Week 2027 is a six-day festival hosted by the University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) that brings together students, professionals, educators, government agencies, and industry leaders to explore cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and their impact on the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
Throughout the week, participants engage in hands-on labs, technical workshops, keynote presentations, and interactive learning experiences that connect real-world cyber and AI challenges with workforce development and regional readiness. From expert panels featuring Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of War (DOW) leaders to community cyber awareness activities and multi-tier Capture the Flag competitions, CyberWeek showcases how trusted, resilient technologies can strengthen critical infrastructure, economic development, and future career pathways.
Sponsors & Supporting Organizations
Event Details
- Six-day immersive program featuring:
- Professional cybersecurity training
- Applied AI seminars
- Community cyber events
- Student showcases
- DOE/DOW-led workforce panels
- Focus areas:
- Cyber resilience and readiness
- Regional workforce and economic impact
- Interactive learning opportunities:
- Hands-on technical labs
- Multi-track breakout sessions
- Multi-tier Capture the Flag (CTF) competition
- CTF and labs cover real-world topics such as:
- Network defense
- Threat hunting
- Digital forensics
- Secure and trustworthy AI
- Community-focused programming includes:
- Cyber Day activities
- K-12 STEM and AI experiences
- Robotics and drone demonstrations
- Networking receptions connecting:
- Local and state government
- National laboratories
- Industry leaders
- Educators across the CSRA region
- Intended audience includes:
- Local government leaders
- Military and civilian cyber professionals
- Educators and academic leaders
- Private-sector technologists
- National lab researchers
- Students will benefit, including:
- High school students exploring STEM careers
- College students interested in cybersecurity, AI, robotics, and engineering
- Student-focused offerings:
- Entry-level technical sessions
- Competitions and hands-on labs
- Workforce and scholarship panels
- Educators and community partners, including:
- Faculty and K-12 teachers
- Career counselors
- STEM and workforce development organizations
- Dedicated sessions on:
- AI in the classroom
- STEM innovation
- Collaborative regional projects linking multiple institutions
- Dates: January 25–30, 2027
- Location: USCA campus and partner facilities
- Meta Innovation Exchange: January 26–27, 2027
- Daily programming includes:
- Keynote presentations
- Panel discussions
- Technical and educational sessions
- Professional training
- Network traffic analysis
- Cyber operations
- Applied AI use cases
- Community Cyber Day
- Concurrent tracks in:
- AI in the classroom
- STEM innovation
- Robotics and drones
- Workforce development
- Student poster sessions
- National-level keynote speakers
- Defense, science, and workforce panels
- Education and workforce summit
- Closing keynote
- Student-focused events
- Networking receptions
- National-level keynote speakers in:
- Cybersecurity
- Energy and critical infrastructure
- Artificial intelligence
- Scientific research
- Panelists from:
- National laboratories
- Defense organizations
- State and federal agencies
- Planned keynote highlights:
- State-level AI leadership
- Lunch keynote by a national laboratory Chief Information Security Officer
- Closing keynote from senior defense and policy leaders
- Additional speakers from:
- Universities and technical colleges
- K-12 education
- Industry partners
- Breakout and panel topics include:
- AI in education
- Workforce development
- Cyber readiness
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Hosted at:
- USCA campus and partner facilities
- Primary venues:
- Aiken Energy & Innovation Exchange (AEIX)
- Ruth Patrick Science Education Center
- Located in:
- Aiken, South Carolina
- Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)
- Convenient access for:
- Regional military installations
- National laboratories
- Government agencies
- Industry partners
- Attendees should:
- Use campus maps and parking guides
- Plan for full-day sessions
- Account for select evening receptions during the week
Sponsorship & partnership
Help Make CyberWeek 2027 a Success
Join us in supporting CyberWeek 2027 through sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
View the sponsorship prospectus (PDF, 1.8 MB)