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MINORITIES IN CYBERSECURITY

2023 AGENDA

 

Day 1 - March 28th, 2023 

7:30am - 9:00am

Breakfast

9:00am - 10:00am

Opening Keynote

Mary Is A Verb

10:00am - 10:30am

Recruitment Showcase
10:30am - 11:30am

Breakout Sessions

Beyond Certifications: What Employers Are Really Looking For When Hiring A Cybersecurity Professional?

The Importance Of Developing Your Personal Brand

How Managers Can Build Diverse And Highly Effective Teams?

11:30am - 12:00pm

In Their Own Words - MiC LEAD

12:00pm - 1:15pm

 Lunch Buffett

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Breakout Sessions

How To Transition Or Obtain Your First Role In Cybersecurity

What You Need To Know About Salary Negotiations

How To Deal With Unconscious Bias In Your Company's Culture?

Imposter Syndrome

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Refreshment Break 

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Breakout Sessions

Building Your Career Through Networking

What Leadership Skills Lead To Promotion?

What DEI Professionals Think Can Be Done Better to Assist Underrepresented Talent

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Evening Panel

A View From Above: The Rare Air of A Black Woman in Executive Leadership

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Kickoff Reception - Sponsored by:

 

  

Day 2 - March 29th, 2023

7:30am - 9:00am

Breakfast

9:00am - 10:00am

Morning Panel

A View From Above: The Rare Air of A Black Man in Executive Leadership

10:00am - 10:30am

 Introduction to MiC Talent Solutions - Registered Apprenticeship Program

10:30am - 11:30am

Breakout Sessions

Cybersecurity Is Not Just The SOC! Various Other Roles You Can Pursue In The Cybersecurity Field

Quiet Quitting And How To Stay Engaged In Your Career When You're Frustrated

No Promotion In Sight…. When Is It Time To Move On?

A Peek Into The Future: What Does The Next Gen Cybersecurity Professional Look Like?

11:30am - 12:00pm

In Their Own Words - MiC LEAD

12:00pm - 1:15pm

 Lunch

1:15pm - 2:15pm

Breakout Sessions

What About Government Service? The Added Benefits Of Working In Cybersecurity As A Government Employee

Feeling Ignored? How To Find Your Voice

It's Not All In Your Head, There Are Unspoken Rules Impacting Your Career Progression

 2:15pm - 2:45pm

Refreshment Break 

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Breakout Sessions

Deep Dive: What Does A Pen Tester Do?

Putting It All Together: How To Collect And Develop The Skills You Need To Build Your Career?

Advocates, Mentors, Coaches And Sponsors - What Are They?

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Closing Keynote

Mental Resilience - Building Your Personal Career Firewall

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Networking Reception - Sponsored by:

 

 

Day 3 - March 30th, 2023

10:00am - 2:00pm

Job Fair

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch - Sponsored By:

 

 

 

 
 

MiC Annual Conference

March 28-30th | Dallas, TX 

The Inaugural Minorities in Cybersecurity 2023 Annual Conference is an executive leadership conference for minority, women and nonbinary professionals in cybersecurity. Our conference is one of a kind and we are having honest and critical conversations focusing on the unique challenges underrepresented talent has in the cybersecurity profession. You do not want to miss the opportunity to have critical conversations and network with 150 of your fellow cybersecurity leaders. 

Our Agenda is jam packed with industry leaders prepared to inspire, motivate, and deliver key messages on how we can go about making the necessary changes for career success for our MiC Community.

Don’t miss the opportunity! 

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