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Call for Proposals Now Open!
Conference Theme: Designing K12 Learning Experiences to Build a Diverse and Skilled Cybersecurity Workforce
The NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference Call for Proposals opens today and will close on July 14, 2023 at 11:59PM PST. The 9th annual conference will be held on December 4-5, 2023, at the Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak in Phoenix, Arizona. There will also be pre-conference workshops on December 2-3.
The NICE K12 Conference Planning Committee seeks proposals from a diverse array of organizations and individuals with different perspectives, including K12 educators, students, school counselors, higher education faculty, employers and practitioners, non-profits, curriculum providers, research centers, and training and certification providers. Topics should align with one of the five conference tracks:
- Increasing Cybersecurity Career Awareness
- Engaging Students Where Disciplines Converge
- Stimulating Innovative Cybersecurity Educational Approaches
- Promoting Cybersecurity Career Pathways
- Promoting Cyber Awareness