I have attended the TEEX Cybersecurity Summit the past two years in San Marcos, and it has grown each year. This year it's coming home to Aggieland and will be held at the Hilton from Feb 3-5. For any locals, this is an opportunity to attend a really high quality conference without having to shell for travel and hotel. I haven't heard it in the local news so figured I'd give them a shout-out. Last year a couple of my friends told me they would have gone if they'd heard about it, so I promised then that I'd post about it this year.
If you're an IT professional or small business owner, there are a bunch of great sessions to learn more about Cybersecurity and what you should be doing to protect your business. This year the keynote is "Weaponized AI: Leading through the next generation of Cyber Threats". There's a list of all the sessions on the site below.
https://teex.org/teex-cyber-readiness-summit/
Pre-Conference Training Opportunities
TEEX Business and Cyber Solutions is offering two fully funded, no-cost pre-conference cybersecurity courses ahead of the 2026 Cyber Readiness Summit. These courses are open to the BryanCollege Station community and do not require Summit registration. Registration is required for each course individually, and space is limited.
AWR376: Understanding a Targeted Cyber Attack
Dates: February 23, 2026
Times:
February 2: 15 p.m. CST
February 3: 8 a.m.12 p.m. CST
Location: Hilton College Station and Conference Center
This non-technical course provides participants with an overview of targeted cyber attacks, including advanced persistent threats. It is designed for state, county, and local government agencies, as well as private sector professionals seeking greater awareness of how targeted attacks occur and how organizations can better prepare.
Register here: AWR376
AWR383-81: Cybersecurity Risk Awareness for Officials and Senior Management
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.-12p.m. CST
Location: Hilton College Station
This non-technical course helps elected officials, appointed officials, and senior leaders better understand cybersecurity risks and their role in protecting their organizations during a cyber incident. The training emphasizes effective collaboration with IT teams and is tailored for government, critical infrastructure, and private sector decision-makers responsible for policy and risk management.
Register here: AWR383
Plan Your Summit Experience With the Sched App
To customize your Summit experience, we recommend downloading the Sched app from your device's app store. Once downloaded, create an account and search for TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit 2026 to access the full agenda.
The Sched app allows you to build a personalized schedule, explore breakout sessions and speakers, and receive real-time updates throughout the conference.
Day 3 Off-Site Experiences
On Day 3 of the Summit, attendees may participate in optional off-site experiences that highlight unique training facilities and applied learning environments in the College Station area.
Off-site experiences are available for an additional cost of $25 per attendee. Participants may sign up for one off-site opportunity during Day 1 of the conference at the registration area. Space is limited, and selections will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are excited to bring cybersecurity professionals, industry partners, and community leaders together for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. If you have questions as you prepare for the Summit, please visit the Summit website or contact our team at bcs@teex.tamu.edu.
If you're an IT professional or small business owner, there are a bunch of great sessions to learn more about Cybersecurity and what you should be doing to protect your business. This year the keynote is "Weaponized AI: Leading through the next generation of Cyber Threats". There's a list of all the sessions on the site below.
https://teex.org/teex-cyber-readiness-summit/
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As cyber threats continue to rise, organizations, businesses, and individuals must be prepared to defend against evolving risks. The 2026 TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit provides the tools, insights, and strategies needed to build resilience in an increasingly digital world. Focused on the theme "Driving a Healthy, Prosperous, and Resilient Community," this year's event will cover essential topics across all pillars of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover. Whether you're safeguarding a business, a city, or critical infrastructure, this summit will empower you with actionable solutions to stay ahead of cyber threats.
Pre-Conference Training Opportunities
TEEX Business and Cyber Solutions is offering two fully funded, no-cost pre-conference cybersecurity courses ahead of the 2026 Cyber Readiness Summit. These courses are open to the BryanCollege Station community and do not require Summit registration. Registration is required for each course individually, and space is limited.
AWR376: Understanding a Targeted Cyber Attack
Dates: February 23, 2026
Times:
February 2: 15 p.m. CST
February 3: 8 a.m.12 p.m. CST
Location: Hilton College Station and Conference Center
This non-technical course provides participants with an overview of targeted cyber attacks, including advanced persistent threats. It is designed for state, county, and local government agencies, as well as private sector professionals seeking greater awareness of how targeted attacks occur and how organizations can better prepare.
Register here: AWR376
AWR383-81: Cybersecurity Risk Awareness for Officials and Senior Management
Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 8 a.m.-12p.m. CST
Location: Hilton College Station
This non-technical course helps elected officials, appointed officials, and senior leaders better understand cybersecurity risks and their role in protecting their organizations during a cyber incident. The training emphasizes effective collaboration with IT teams and is tailored for government, critical infrastructure, and private sector decision-makers responsible for policy and risk management.
Register here: AWR383
Plan Your Summit Experience With the Sched App
To customize your Summit experience, we recommend downloading the Sched app from your device's app store. Once downloaded, create an account and search for TEEX Cyber Readiness Summit 2026 to access the full agenda.
The Sched app allows you to build a personalized schedule, explore breakout sessions and speakers, and receive real-time updates throughout the conference.
Day 3 Off-Site Experiences
On Day 3 of the Summit, attendees may participate in optional off-site experiences that highlight unique training facilities and applied learning environments in the College Station area.
Off-site experiences are available for an additional cost of $25 per attendee. Participants may sign up for one off-site opportunity during Day 1 of the conference at the registration area. Space is limited, and selections will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are excited to bring cybersecurity professionals, industry partners, and community leaders together for three days of learning, collaboration, and connection. If you have questions as you prepare for the Summit, please visit the Summit website or contact our team at bcs@teex.tamu.edu.