ICMCP Announces Agenda and Impressive List of Speakers for National Conference
ATLANTA (PRWEB) July 23, 2019 -- The International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) Fourth Annual National Conference, “Diversity du Jour – From Symbolic Gestures to Substantive Outcomes” has announced an impressive list of speakers and the agenda for this year’s event. The leading destination for issues related to cybersecurity career and industry developments impacting minority cybersecurity professionals continues to elevate the national dialogue on the critical strategic, tactical and operational imperatives needed to attract and develop minority cybersecurity practitioners. The full conference agenda is available at https://www.icmcp.org/icmcp-annual-conference-atlanta. You can register and view the full conference program at https://conference.icmcp.org/.
During this two-day conference, attendees will:
- Interact with key legislators championing cybersecurity workforce bills
- Engage with senior thought leaders from industry, government and academia
- Network with security luminaries and peer practitioners from various industry verticals
- Interact with cutting-edge security vendors
- Attend professional development workshops
- Explore career paths in cybersecurity
- Learn about scholarships and internship opportunities
Sessions include, “CISO: A Woman's Perspective” featuring Edna Conway, CSO, Global Value Chain, Cisco; Shamla Naidoo, CISO, IBM; Emily Heath, CISO, United Airlines; Kirsten Davies, CISO, Estee Lauder Companies: "Why What Happens in Washington Really Does Matter - A Policy Update" featuring Patrick Gaul, Executive Director, National Technology Security Coalition: “SOLVING the Problem; Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Cybersecurity” Rodney Sampson, Chairman and CEO, The Opportunity Hub. These speakers will be joined by a distinguished list of over 25 presenters on various topics that impact minority cybersecurity professionals and organizations. See the full list of speakers at https://www.icmcp.org/icmcp-annual-conference-atlanta.
Interested in a job in cybersecurity? The National Conference will also host a Career Fair on September 16, 2019, at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta from 1:00-4: 00 pm. Meet with hiring managers from local and national companies. All levels of experience are welcome, and the career fair is open to the public - no registration required. Please dress in professional attire and don't forget to bring copies of your resume!
The full conference agenda is available at https://www.icmcp.org/icmcp-annual-conference-atlanta. You can register and view the full conference program at https://conference.icmcp.org/.
About ICMCP
The International Consortium of Minority Cybersecurity Professionals (ICMCP) was created as a 501(c)(3) non-profit association dedicated to the academic and professional success of minority cybersecurity students and professionals. Our mission is to achieve the consistent representation of women and minorities in the cybersecurity industry through programs designed to foster recruitment, inclusion, and retention – one person at a time. The ICMCP tackles the "great cyber divide" with scholarship opportunities, diverse workforce development, innovative outreach, and mentoring programs. For more information or to become a sponsor, please visit https://www.icmcp.org, follow @ICMCP_ORG on Twitter or visit the ICMCP LinkedIn page.
Doug Yarabinetz, ICMCP, http://www.ICMCP.org, 8003140455, [email protected]
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