H2OSecCon 2026 Call for Presentations

We are excited to announce the H2OSecCon 2026 call for presentations!  

WaterISAC will be hosting H2OSecCon 2026 as a one-day virtual event on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. This conference aims to address the critical need for robust security measures in the water and wastewater sector and provide a platform for thought leaders, subject matter experts, and other industry stakeholders to share insights, best practices, and overall knowledge in the field of IT and OT cybersecurity, physical security, and resilience.

We invite you to contribute to the success of the event by submitting a presentation proposal. All proposals should be curated to the water and wastewater sector. 

Suggested example topics include, but are not limited to:

Cybersecurity: 

• Cybersecurity Insurance for Utilities
• Building and Managing an Effective Utility Security Program
• Real-life Incidents and Lessons Learned
• Cybersecurity for Small Utilities/Cyber 101
• AI/ML in Cybersecurity: Hype or Help? 
• Threat Intelligence: How to Use WaterISAC Alerts in Real Time

Physical Security:

• Workforce Development – Managing and Staffing a Utility’s Physical Security Program
• Low-Cost/No-Cost Physical Security Solutions for Water and Wastewater Utilities
• Penetration Testing and Access Controls
• Drones
• Insider Threats
• Understanding the Terrorist and Violent Extremist Landscape Facing the Water Sector
• Heightened Geopolitical Risk and the Elevated Physical Security Threat to Critical Infrastructure

Operational Resilience/Natural Hazards:

• Power Resilience – Best Practices
• Best Practices for Responding and Recovering from Extreme Weather Events
• Implementing Hazard Mitigation Projects
• Responding to Contamination Events
• Maintaining Operational Resilience Amidst a Changing Climate

All submissions should be from a learning perspective and showcase innovative approaches, practical solutions, and findings in the realm of cybersecurity, resilience, and physical security. Whether you are an industry expert, researcher, or technology provider, we welcome your contribution to advancing security practices in the water and wastewater sector.

Presentation Format

•    Virtual presentation (through Zoom).
•    Sessions should last 50 minutes, including space for Q&A. 
•    Sessions can include up to 3 panelists.

Submission Guidelines
To submit your presentation proposal, all submissions must include the following: 

Session Title
The catchier the better! 

Abstract
Give us the details! Summarize the premise, content, and objectives of your presentation in 300 words or less.

Session Takeaways
We want attendees to be able to walk away with actionable and/or new information from each session. Please make sure to lay out a minimum of three takeaways from your presentation.

Main POC for the Session
This is the individual we will communicate with for any questions regarding the proposal itself. If the proposal is accepted, we will open communication to other speakers or panelists if applicable.

Speaker or Panelist Details
This must include full names, titles, organization, and contact information. We understand this may change. 

Proposals are highly encouraged to include WaterISAC members and clients, as those presentations and panels tend to have larger audiences and more engagement.

Submit all proposals by email to ev****@*******ac.org. All submissions must be received by Friday Nov 14, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please feel free to reach out via email at ev****@*******ac.org.