Support KCFC 2026
Dr. Abdul R. Yarali
President and Founder of KY-CAE
Sponsored by
Governor Andy Beshear
Dr. Koffi C. Akakpo
President of Kentucky State University
Mr. Rick Nord
Regional Security Specialist
Dr. Adel Elmaghraby
Director of Research and Innovation
Dr. Shuangteng Zhang
Director of Digital Forensics&Cybersecurity
Conference Overview
Cybersecurity, Forensics, and Workforce Development
Join leaders from academia, industry, and government for a day of learning, collaboration, and discussion focused on cybersecurity, digital forensics, emerging technologies, and career pathways.
Presentation Opportunity
Student Poster Presentations
High school and college students are warmly invited to present their work during the poster presentation. Students interested in presenting a poster should submit a 120–200-word abstract to Dr. Chi Shen by October 23, 2026.
Presenter & Attendee Materials
Conference Resources
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Featured Topics
Conference focus areas
Topic 01
01
Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Emerging practices for investigation, evidence, defense, incident response, and organizational resilience.
Topic 02
02
AI-Driven Cybersecurity and Secure AI Systems
Using AI to strengthen cybersecurity while protecting AI, cloud, edge, distributed, and connected systems from emerging threats.
Topic 03
03
Cyber and Environmental Security
Using GeoAI, geospatial technologies, and location-based intelligence to advance cyber and environmental security, critical infrastructure protection, and disaster resilience.
Topic 04
04
Digital Crime, Cyber Law, Privacy, and Policy
Exploring cybercrime, legal challenges, privacy protection, responsible digital governance, and evolving security policy.
Topic 05
05
Industry Panel on Emerging Cybersecurity Challenges and Career Pathways
Insights from professionals and researchers on real-world challenges, workforce needs, careers, and future opportunities.
Topic 06
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Hands-On Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and AI Security Demonstrations
Interactive demonstrations connecting cybersecurity, AI, cloud and edge technologies, and practical real-world applications.
Location & Contact
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Conference Location
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Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm
1525 Mills Lane
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Contact
Dr. Chi Shen
chi.shen@kysu.edu
Ms. Sandamala Hettigoda
sandamala.hettigoda@kysu.edu
