2025 Academic Symposium

October 27–28, 2025 | UC San Diego

Join academic researchers, frontline clinicians, cybersecurity experts, medical device manufacturers, federal leaders, and international collaborators on Monday, October 27, for a two-day, hands-on gathering that explores the latest in evidence-based healthcare cybersecurity research and innovation.

Hosted by the UC San Diego Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity, this non-commercial, free-to-attend symposium features updates on exciting research from an international collection of academics and hackers, unique cybersecurity clinical simulations, tech demos of breakthrough prototypes, and keynotes focused on resilience, policy, and patient safety in an increasingly digital world.

Space is limited for this in-person event; reserve your spot now!

Who Should Attend?

Frontline clinicians
Academic security researchers and hackers
Hospital CISOs, CIOs, CMIOs
Cybersecurity and IT professionals
Biomedical engineers
Medical device manufacturers
Healthcare technology companies
Federal and public policy partners

What To Expect

Academic, evidence-based research presentations
Live prototype tech demos
Clinical cybersecurity simulations
Internationally renowned keynote speakers
Breakout sessions with interactive case studies and collaborative brainstorms
High yield networking with leaders across sectors and verticals

Agenda Preview

Full agenda to be released late summer 2025

Contact

For questions about the Academic Symposium, please contact:
Shannon Prior
sprior@health.ucsd.edu