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June 26, 2026Erie to Welcome Public Sector Technology Leaders for the FRC Erie Summit Presented by Trellix
On Wednesday, July 29, Erie will become a hub for some of the nation’s leading conversations on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the future of government technology as FRC hosts the Erie Summit 2026, Presented by Trellix, at the Bayfront Convention Center.
Designed for IT and cybersecurity leaders across the public sector, the complimentary Erie Summit brings together government decision-makers, industry experts, and leading technology innovators to explore the strategies, technologies, and partnerships shaping the future of secure, data-driven government.
A Day Built for Public Sector Leaders
Cyber threats continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace, while agencies face increasing pressure to modernize infrastructure, secure critical data, adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, and do more with limited resources.
The Erie Summit was created to help public sector leaders address those challenges through practical conversations, not product pitches.
Attendees will hear from nationally recognized cybersecurity leaders, collaborate with peers facing similar challenges, and engage directly with experts from some of the industry’s most respected technology companies.
Topics throughout the day include:
- Artificial Intelligence and its impact on government
- Zero Trust strategy and implementation
- Modern cybersecurity operations
- Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Identity and access management
- Data protection
- Threat detection and response
- Practical approaches to cyber resilience
Hear From Industry Leaders
The 2026 Erie Summit features an exceptional lineup of speakers, including nationally recognized cybersecurity and technology experts.
George Finney
Keynote Speaker
Internationally recognized Chief Information Security Officer, bestselling author, speaker, professor, and founder of Well Aware Security, George Finney has spent more than two decades helping organizations strengthen cybersecurity programs and implement practical Zero Trust strategies.
Chris Lynch
Keynote Speaker
Executive Board Member at FRC and one of the technology industry’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, Chris Lynch has built multiple successful enterprise technology companies and continues to help organizations leverage data and artificial intelligence to drive innovation.
Sravish Sridhar
Featured Speaker
Sravish Sridhar is the founder and CEO of TrustCloud, where he helps CISOs achieve strategic GRC transformation. He built TrustCloud to give security teams accurate, automated IT and third-party risk assurance, trusted by Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations across more than 10 verticals, with Continuous Control Monitoring that tests any control or objective using millions of data points.
Christie Karrels
Featured Speaker
Christie Karrels is a Public Sector Technical Director at Trellix with more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, information assurance, and emerging technologies. She works closely with the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, federal civilian, and state and local government organizations to address complex security challenges through Zero Trust architectures, AI-powered security operations, cyber automation, and threat defense.
Additional sessions throughout the day will feature experts from leading cybersecurity organizations discussing the technologies and strategies helping government organizations better defend their most critical systems.
More Than a Cybersecurity Conference
While the Erie Summit is designed to educate and connect public sector technology leaders, it also serves another important purpose—introducing visitors to one of Pennsylvania’s most vibrant waterfront communities.
Many attendees will be traveling to Erie from across Pennsylvania and neighboring states, creating an opportunity to experience the region’s hospitality, restaurants, attractions, and beautiful Bayfront.
“We’re bringing together some of the brightest minds in public sector technology to have important conversations about protecting government data and preparing for the future of cybersecurity,” said Jeremy Young, CEO of FRC. “But this event is about more than technology. It’s an opportunity to showcase Erie to leaders from across the region and beyond. We hope they’ll leave not only with new ideas and valuable professional relationships, but also with an appreciation for our city’s energy, hospitality, and everything Erie has to offer.”
Beyond the educational sessions, attendees are encouraged to explore everything Erie has to offer, from Presque Isle State Park and the Bayfront District to waterfront dining, local breweries and wineries, Waldameer & Water World, and the popular 8 Great Tuesdays summer concert series.
Join Us in Erie
Whether you’re responsible for protecting a school district, municipal government, county agency, state department, higher education institution, or federal organization, the Erie Summit offers an opportunity to gain practical insights, discover emerging technologies, and build valuable relationships with peers facing today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges.
The event concludes with a waterfront networking reception, giving attendees the opportunity to continue conversations while enjoying one of Erie’s most scenic venues.
FRC Erie Summit 2026 Presented by Trellix
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, Pennsylvania
Complimentary Registration for Qualified Public Sector IT & Security Leaders
Reserve your seat today and join us for a day dedicated to the future of public sector cybersecurity.
Register Now: https://fedresources.com/frc-erie-summit/
