CyberBay2025, a prominent summit uniting leading figures in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and national security, is set to launch this fall in Tampa Bay. Designed to foster collaboration across business, investment, education, and the military, the summit will drive forward-thinking strategies to strengthen the nation’s digital defense

Taking place from October 13–15, 2025, at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, CyberBay2025 is hosted by Cyber Florida, University of South Florida (USF), The USF Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing, USF Institute for AI+X, and Bellini Capital. Registration is now open at CyberBay.org.

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“Tampa Bay has emerged as the epicenter of America’s cyber resilience,” said Arnie Bellini, Managing Partner at Bellini Capital. “Here, established enterprises, innovative startups, investors, educators, and the military are building an advanced cybersecurity ecosystem that not only counters threats but also drives economic growth. CyberBay2025 will inspire action and innovation from classrooms to corporations to command centers.”

The summit’s agenda is designed to launch a new era of cyber readiness, addressing topics such as critical infrastructure security, protection of free enterprise, and digital border defense. Key focus areas include cybersecurity advancements, AI+X integrations, national security strategy, startup and venture capital ecosystems, R&D initiatives, and education and talent development.

Additional features include a Capture the Flag competition, spotlighting emerging cybersecurity talent, and an AI and Cyber Talent Showcase, connecting graduates and job seekers with Tampa’s leading tech employers.

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Confirmed speakers for CyberBay2025 include:

Jen Easterly, former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, combat veteran, and cybersecurity trailblazer

General (Ret.) Frank McKenzie, Executive Director of Cyber Florida at USF and the Global and National Security Institute, USF

Dr. Patrick McDaniel, Professor of Computer Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Arnie Bellini, Tech Entrepreneur and Managing Partner at Bellini Capital

Gayle Sheppard, Board of Directors at Nutanix

Elisa Bertino, Samuel D. Conte Distinguished Prof. of Computer Science at Purdue University

CyberBay2025 seeks to unite the industry in collaboration, turning Tampa Bay into a launchpad for the nation’s next digital defense movement.

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Source: businesswire