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Critical Effect 2026

Event

Start: June 17, 2026 | 9:00 am ET / 6:00 am PT
End: June 18, 2026 | 5:00 pm ET / 2:00 pm PT

Mark your calendars! Presented by ICS Village, in partnership with IST’s UnDisruptable27 project and Akin, the two-day Critical Effect conference is coming back to Washington, DC on June 17 and 18. With 2027 getting closer, we are prioritizing ideas that lead to real, actionable impact.
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About Critical Effect DC

Critical Effect DC provides a unique platform for leading voices in ICS and cybersecurity to engage with policymakers, think tanks, and the media, while facilitating hands-on experiences and encouraging informed, actionable discussions. Unlike most cyber-related events, our center of gravity is zeroed in on National Security & Public Safety / Human Life.

Hosts: Presented by ICS Village, in partnership with the Institute for Security and Technology’s UnDisruptable27 project and Akin.

Venue: Akin DC, 2001 K Street NW, Washington DC, 20006

Hosts

ICS Village is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit equipping industry experts and policymakers with tools and a trained workforce to better defend our critical infrastructure.

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Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact ICS Village.

About Critical Effect '25

Presented by ICS Village, in partnership with the Institute for Security and Technology, Crowell LLP, and the National Security Institute, last year’s event prioritized timely, solution-driven content with a sense of urgency, focusing on initiatives that can be implemented in the next two years.
Learn More about Last Year's Event

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an early bird discount available?
Yes! We have a set number of tickets available for an early bird discount – register as soon as possible to secure the discount!
Yes! The price of your ticket helps us cover the cost of food for both days of the event. We will provide breakfast, lunch, coffee, and snacks on Wednesday and Thursday.
If you are a current, full-time student or GOV/MIL employee, please register for the “free” ticket using your .gov, .mil, or .edu email address. We have a limited number of free tickets available.
In order to attend the reception, please purchase the additional ticket, titled “Reception.” We’ll gather at The Atrium for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and having a good time with your fellow Critical Effect attendees!
Select the “press” ticket option and register using your press email address. If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to Sophia Mauro at [email protected].

Panelists

Nick Andersen

CISA Acting Director

Andy Krapf

Director of Operations Technology, Loudoun Water

Joe Slowik

Cybersecurity Alerting Strategy Director, Dataminr

Ginger Wright

Program Manager, Idaho National Laboratory (INL)
Pillar Future of Digital Security
Project UnDisruptable27

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