Description

Appalachia Technologies is excited to present Appalachia Advance 2026, a full-day CyberTech Conference focused on Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), AI Security, and Cybersecurity. Our 5th annual in-person event brings together nationally-recognized experts and Appalachia's highly-certified staff to deliver cutting-edge insights on the most pressing challenges facing organizations today. 

This year's program features: 

• Keynote address from a leading cybersecurity authority 
• General sessions covering strategic GRC, AI governance, and cybersecurity topics for all attendees 
• Technical breakout sessions for IT practitioners, security professionals, and technical leaders
• Leadership/Executive breakout sessions for business owners, C-suite executives, and compliance leaders
• Interactive workshops and real-world case studies 
• Networking opportunities throughout the day

The event runs from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA, and includes breakfast, lunch, and a networking happy hour. 

Who Should Attend? 

Executives & Business Leaders: C-suite, business owners, board members, and department heads seeking strategic guidance on cyber risk, AI governance, and building resilient security programs. 

Compliance & GRC Professionals: Compliance officers, risk managers, auditors, and GRC leaders navigating frameworks like CMMC, SOC 2, and state regulations. 

IT & Security Professionals: CISOs, IT directors, security architects, and technical practitioners implementing modern security controls and defenses. 

Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Cross-functional leaders from Finance, HR, Legal, and Operations who play a critical role in cybersecurity and GRC programs.

For more information and to register, visit: Appalachia Advance 2026