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Upcoming Events

The Center for Cyber and AI hosts events, meetings, and workshops year-round to promote cybersecurity awareness, careers, and education. Our events are open to all current CSUSB students, and many to the public as well. To inquire about an upcoming event, please contact cyber@csusb.edu.

 

The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler

Join us for a thought-provoking debate between human expertise and artificial intelligence! On Monday, November 3rd, 2025, in the SMSU South Theater, Dr. Vincent Nestler—Director of the Center for Cyber & AI and Professor in the School of Cyber & Decision Sciences—will go head-to-head with ChatGPT, OpenAI’s powerful AI model.
The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler
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Cyber Scholarship Information Sessions

Join us in for an information session on the Scholarship for Service (SFS) and Department of Defense Cyber Service Academy(CSA)! Sessions are taking place online and in JB 102 on:

December 1st, 12PM-1PM

December 15th, 12PM-1PM

January 14th, 12PM-1PM

January 23th, 12PM-1PM

Registration Coming Soon!

 

Event Calendar

Nov
3
The AI Debate: ChatGPT vs. Dr. Vincent Nestler
12:00pm - 1:00pm
SMSU South - Theater
Dec
1
Cyber Scholarships Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
JB 102
Dec
15
Cyber Scholarships Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
JB 102
Jan
14
Jan
23
Cyber Scholarships Info Session
12:00pm - 1:00pm
JB 102

Past and Recurring Events

Center for Cyber and AI Open House

The Center for Cyber and AI Open House is a yearly event hosted at CSUSB every October that showcases the initiatives and projects of the Center for Cyber and AI. This event offers the community an opportunity to visit campus, explore demos, learn about cybersecurity programs, and meet the students and staff driving our cyber initiatives.

Center for Cyber and AI Open House

Cyber Summer Camps

Each summer, the Center for Cyber and AI hosts a cybersecurity camp for high school students. These camps provide local students the chance to explore cybersecurity concepts, participate in hands-on activities, and discover future education and career opportunities in the field.

Learn More!

Cyber Summer Camp

CAE Community Symposium

The CAE Community Symposium is an annual event hosted by CSUSB that brings together cybersecurity professors and educators from across the nation. The symposium provides a forum for networking, collaboration, and discussion about the future of cybersecurity education.

Virtual Career Fair (VCF)

The Virtual Career Fair (VCF) is held annually for students attending Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE)–designated institutions. The fair connects students with employers from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to network and even secure their first cybersecurity role.

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Virtual Career Fair

Cybersecurity Executive Leadership Forum

Hosted by CSUSB in October 2024, this event highlighted the university’s cybersecurity initiatives and leadership. CSUSB officials, industry partners, members of Congress, and representatives from the White House joined in high-level discussions on the importance of advancing cybersecurity education.

Cybersecurity Executive Leadership Forum Presentation

CAE Executive Leadership Forum

The CAE Executive Leadership Forum is an annual event hosted by CSUSB that convenes college/university presidents and government officials from across the nation to discuss strategies and partnerships that strengthen cybersecurity education and workforce development.

CAE Executive Leadership Forum