Virginia Political Tech & Cybersecurity Summit
Sharing the Latest Technology Tools and Cybersecurity Best Practices with Campaign Professionals
Join us for the 2025 Virginia Political Tech and Cybersecurity Summit!
This full-day event promises to be a key gathering of political leaders, campaign professionals, and technology experts, focusing on the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, and political campaigns. This Summit provides a rare opportunity to see and experience the newest technologies driving innovation in political campaigns.
Engage directly with vendors, providers, and tech companies showcasing cutting-edge platforms for voter outreach, fundraising, social media management, and campaign security.
What to Expect
- Expert-led discussions on AI in politics, cybersecurity, voter outreach, fundraising, and social media strategies.
- Live demos of cutting-edge campaign tech, including tools that are available free to Virginia campaigns.
- Networking opportunities with political leaders, industry innovators, and campaign professionals.
- Hands-on exposure to the latest tech tools driving modern political campaigns.
- Cybersecurity workshops where you’ll learn how to easily secure your organization with simple and free tools.
- Lunch and a happy hour reception to close out the day.
Who Should Attend?
Political Campaign Technology Summit is ideally suited for the following constituents:
- Campaign Professionals: Campaign managers, strategists, and consultants seeking to leverage the latest technology best practices to run effective and secure campaigns.
- Political Leaders and Staff: Elected officials, candidates, and their teams interested in understanding how technology and cybersecurity impact modern political campaigns.
- Academics and Researchers: Scholars studying the intersection of politics, technology, and security who want to connect with industry practitioners.
- Political Enthusiasts and Junkies: Individuals captivated by the behind-the-scenes dynamics of campaigns and elections, who want to explore how technology shapes modern political strategy and execution.
Summit Logistics
Hosted on the University of Richmond campus, the Virginia Political Technology Summit is structured as a conference with keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and sponsor and vendor booths.
- Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
- Time: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Location: Jepson Alumni Center
- Cost: $299 — Register by March 8 to save $100!
- Lunch, refreshments & happy hour reception included
- Discounted overnight accommodations for UR community available for a separate fee
Summit Agenda
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Summit opens for networking and registration |
| 9:00am | Welcome and Greetings |
| 9:15am |
Opening Keynote: What 2024 Tells Us About 2025
|
| 9:45am |
Cybersecurity for Every Virginia Campaign
|
| 10:45am |
Concurrent Sessions Campaign Cybersecurity from Scratch
|
| 12:00pm |
Lunch Session Security & AI Innovation Campaign Briefing
|
| 1:30pm |
Concurrent Sessions Fundraising and Spending Solutions
|
| 2:45pm |
Concurrent Sessions Communications and Social Media Tech
|
| 4:00pm |
Closing Keynote: The Future of Campaign Tech
|
| 5:00pm | Happy Hour networking reception |
| 6:00pm | Summit concludes |
Whether you work directly in politics, build the tools that power campaigns, or are simply intrigued by the evolution of democracy in the digital age, this Summit offers something for you. Join us at the University of Richmond to explore cutting-edge ideas, connect with industry leaders, and deepen your understanding of the forces shaping the future of elections.
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