Course: Virginia Political Tech and Cyber Summit (NC-POLITECHSUMMIT)

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. The 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.

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
The Virginia Political Technology Summit is structured as a conference with keynote speakers, concurrent sessions, networking opportunities, and sponsor and vendor booths.
  • Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
  • Time: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Location: Jepson Alumni Center, University of Richmond 
  • Cost: $299 - Register by March 8 to save $100!
    • Lunch, refreshments & happy hour reception included
Program Agenda
This agenda is in development and subject to change.
  • 8:00 a.m. Summit opens for networking and registration
  • 9:00 a.m. Welcome and Greetings
  • 9:15 a.m. Opening Keynote: What 2024 Tells Us About 2025
  • 9:45 a.m. Cybersecurity for Every Virginia Campaign
  • 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions:
    • Campaign Cybersecurity from Scratch
    • Voter Contact and Organizing 2025
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch Session: Practical Uses of AI for Campaigns
  • 1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
    • Fundraising and Spending Solutions
    • The Deepfake Dilemma: Assessing AI's Impact on Modern Elections
  • 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions:
    • VA Campaign Finance Compliance Workshop
    • Communications and Social Media Tech
  • 4:00 p.m. Closing Keynote: The Future of Campaign Tech
  • 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour networking reception
  • 6:00 p.m. Summit concludes

Available Sessions

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