10/21/2026
By Xinwen Fu
We are pleased to invite you to the 2026 UMass Lowell Cybersecurity Summit at the UMass Lowell Cyber Range.
The summit will bring together cybersecurity researchers, industry professionals, faculty and students to share insights, showcase research and explore emerging challenges in cybersecurity.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Location: Cyber Range, Room 445, Wannalancit, 600 Suffolk St., Lowell, MA 01854
- Admission: Free with lunch provided
- Register for the Cybersecurity Summit (required)
Program Highlights
- 10 – 10:10 a.m.: Opening remarks — Prof. Xinwen Fu
- 10:10 – 11:10 a.m.: Featured talks — Tasneem Nipplewala and Ahmed Hafeez (introduced by Prof. Xinwen Fu)
- 11:10 – 11:30 a.m.: Research spotlights — Prof. Vinod Vokkarane and Prof. Anitha Gollamudi (introduced by Prof. Sashank Narain)
- 11:30 a.m. – noon: Talk and live demonstration by UMass Lowell's award-winning Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) team, 2026 Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NECCDC) Champions
- Noon – 2 p.m.: Lunch and networking
This is an excellent opportunity to learn about cybersecurity research, connect with experts and colleagues, and celebrate the achievements of our cybersecurity students.
We look forward to seeing you at the summit!
Best regards,
Xinwen Fu
Professor, Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences
Director, iSAFER Center
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Xinwen Fu's website