Call for Speakers
Defend The Railroad Cyber Security Conference
Feb 10-11, 2026
We’re calling on cybersecurity experts, rail operators, researchers, and industry leaders to share their insights at the Defend The Railroad Cyber Security Collaborative 2026.
This event is dedicated to safeguarding America’s railways against evolving cyber threats. Together, we’ll explore the latest vulnerabilities, adversary tactics, and defense innovations shaping the future of transit security.
Join us in driving the mission forward, influencing national conversation, and helping secure transportation.
We are seeking speakers with expertise in:
Emerging cyber threats targeting railways and transit systems
Railway operational technology (OT) and industrial control system (ICS) security
Incident response and crisis management for rail operations
Data privacy, safety, and regulatory compliance in rail environments
Artificial intelligence and machine learning for railway threat detection
Best practices for securing the railway supply chain and critical vendors
Case studies on recent cybersecurity incidents impacting rail systems
Amplify Your Impact & Help to Advance Railway Cyber Security
Benefits of Being a Conference Speaker
As a DTR26 speaker, you will enjoy complimentary conference registration. Your name, photo, professional biography, and organization will be prominently featured in our promotional materials and on the conference website. This is a unique opportunity to gain significant exposure for yourself and your organization, reaching thousands of attendees from industry, government, and academia both in person and online.
Fill Out The Form To Submit Your Speaker Proposal
Only a proposal title and brief (about 75-word) description is required for submission. All submissions will be peer reviewed and evaluated based on originality, technical and/or research content/depth, relevance to conference focus, and speaker experience. English is the official language of the conference.