Critical Effect DC 2026

ICS Village, in partnership with the Institute for Security and Technology’s UnDisruptable27 project and Akin, proudly present Critical Effect DC ‘26, Washington’s only critical infrastructure conference.

Back for its 9th iteration, Critical Effect DC ‘26 connects policymakers, think tanks, the media, and the public with the OT and ICS experts on the front lines of securing our lifeline services.

In 2026, we’re looking to the future: U.S. officials have testified on foreign state hackers’ capability and intent to be able to disrupt domestic infrastructure by 2027. With less than a year to go, Critical Effect DC ‘26 features cross-sector, solution-driven presentations covering the emergency management, water utilities, and resources for Target Rich, Cyber Poor communities.

This two-day event presents 3 tracks:

1. Critical Mass (Keynotes & Big Picture)

2. Strategic Effect (Leadership & Board Room Plans)

3. Tactical Mastery (Technical & Tactical Execution)

Join us in Washington, D.C. on June 17 and 18!

Learn more at https://securityandtechnology.org/event/critical-effect-2026/

For media inquiries, please reach out to [email protected]

Hosts

ICS Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit equipping industry experts and policymakers with tools and a trained workforce to better defend our critical infrastructure.

Institute for Security and Technology’s UnDisruptable27 Initiative

Akin

ICS Village, Inc. and the Institute for Security and Technology are registered 501(c)(3) organizations.

Sponsors

Platinum Level: Clutch

Bronze Level: carahsoft, KeyLogic

Innovation Level: ArQubit, skillrex

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, 2001 K Street Northwest, Washington, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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