Sponsorship opportunities for the Cipher Summit 2026 at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center in Reston, VA are now open. Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact info@thalestct.com with any questions.
OBJECTIVE
To bring federal cybersecurity leaders together to cut through industry noise, clarify which emerging technologies truly matter, and provide practical, actionable guidance for strengthening secure, resilient federal systems through 2027 and beyond.
Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm
Location: Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center, 11493 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 100, Reston, VA 20190
TARGET AUDIENCE
Cipher Summit 2026 is designed for the U.S. federal cybersecurity community, drawing participants from leading civilian, DoD, and Intelligence agencies, as well as key federal industry partners across the Washington–Baltimore region. The event is expected to host approximately 150–175 cybersecurity leaders and practitioners.
Cyber Vanguard – Price: $2,500 USD (3 available)
Sponsorship Includes:
- 30‑minute breakout session to showcase your innovative solutions
- Complimentary CTO Sessions Webcast Series Sponsorship Add‑On (details below)
- Full attendee list
- Recognition during opening remarks
- Post‑session attendee list access
- Logo placement on event promotional materials, invitations, and onsite signage
- Social media promotional kit
- Literature and/or giveaway included in attendee bags
- 6ft tabletop exhibit space
Security Innovator – Price: $1,000 USD
Sponsorship Includes:
- Logo placement on event promotional materials, invitations, and onsite signage
- Social media promotional kit
- Literature and/or giveaway included in attendee bags
- 6ft tabletop exhibit space
Cyber Resilience Supporter – Price: $800 USD
Sponsorship Includes:
- Logo opportunity on event promotion handouts, invitations, and onsite signage
- Social media kit for event promotion
- Literature and/or giveaway included in attendee bags
CTO Sessions Webcast Series Sponsorship Add Ons
Thales TCT and Carahsoft host a monthly CTO Sessions Webcast. These webcasts are designed to educate the federal community on the trending cybersecurity topics. These hour-long webcasts drive 60-80 registrants per month. Pre-event promotions (email and call campaigns) are targeted though Thales TCT and Carahsoft’s databases of over 5,000 members of the federal community. CPE credits are offered to all attendees.
Webcast Co-Host – $500 (2 Available)
Sponsorship Includes:
- Co-present with Thales TCT’s CTO office on a mutually agreed upon topic
- Co-branding on all promotions (email, web, social)
- Full attendee list
- Custom tracking URL
