# San Antonio Hosts Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Summit

The inaugural Billington Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit is scheduled for November 17–18, 2026, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Nearly 30 speakers are confirmed, bringing together federal, state, and industry cybersecurity leaders to discuss protection of energy, communications, transportation, and water infrastructure. The announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, or specific procurement opportunity; the event is relevant to contractors for market awareness and engagement with public-sector and industry stakeholders.

- Procurement and business development teams can use the summit to learn about cross-sector cybersecurity priorities and build relationships with agency and infrastructure stakeholders.
- The program’s focus on interdependent critical infrastructure sectors may help contractors identify demand areas for cybersecurity services and solutions, but no specific requirements or procurements are announced.
- The event takes place November 17–18, 2026; the announcement provides a phone contact for event questions: 703-554-3609.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR)
- Texas Cyber Command
- United States Department of Energy (DOE)

### Key Quotes
> These interdependent sectors are the foundation for our defense, public health and safety, and the U.S. and global economies — and yet operate independently. Our speakers will discuss the wider ramifications posed by disruption to any one lifeline sector and encourage cross-sector collaboration to minimize threats.
> — Troy Schneider, President, Billington CyberSecurity

### Sources
- [Nearly 30 Speakers Confirmed to Date for the Inaugural Billington Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit in San Antonio](https://www.01net.it/nearly-30-speakers-confirmed-to-date-for-the-inaugural-billington-critical-infrastructure-cybersecurity-summit-in-san-antonio) - 01net