The essential gathering for Defense Contractors and their Subcontractors to get CMMC compliance right.

CS5 is the one conference that brings the entire compliance ecosystem together. From the experts who prepare you (RPOs) to the auditors who assess you (C3PAOs), and the training and tool providers who support you every step of the way.

Start here to deliver CMMC compliance to your organization. Return here to optimize your path.

If you're in the defense industrial base, you can't afford to miss it.

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📅 Day 1 Schedule

Thursday, October 16

Expert-led sessions, keynotes, and interactive discussions from industry leaders

📅 Day 2 Schedule

Friday, October 17

Continuing with expert sessions, practitioner insights, and hands-on learning

⚡ Thursday 1:20 - 4:30 PM • Limited to 189 Attendees

Roundtable Revolution

Practitioner-led sessions where you trade real-world tactics and solutions

How Roundtables Work

Each roundtable seats 10 participants and runs for three consecutive 50-minute sessions. Facilitators stay at their tables while groups rotate, allowing you to dive deep into multiple topics throughout the day. First-come, first-served seating—arrive early to secure your spot!

🕐 Session 1: 1:20 - 2:10 PM

🕑 Session 2: 2:20 - 3:10 PM

🕒 Session 3: 3:40 - 4:30 PM

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The Roundtable

Revolution is Here.

Thursday, Oct. 16 from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST
42 tables, each zeroing in on a critical compliance topic.
Nine (9) participants led by a subject matter expert.
Reserve a new table + topic for each of the three one-hour segments.

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IMPACTFUL
CONNECTIONS

⚡Limited seats per table - Reserve yours before they're gone!

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Agenda

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CS5 at a Glance

Why Attend CS5 Conference?

✔ Expert-Led Track Sessions with CMMC Insights from 30+ Industry Experts
✔ Interactive Roundtable Discussions Exclusively for Defense Industrial Base (DIB) attendees
✔ CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) & CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) Training
✔ Connect with 1,000+ Ecosystem Peers
✔ 1:1 Partner Matchmaking, Live DEMOs, Pre-Conference Networking Activities, 50+ Service Providers & More

Who Should Attend?

● Organizations Seeking CMMC Certification (OSCs)

● Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and Department of Defense Supply Chain

● Chief Information Officers (CIOs)

● Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)

● IT Managers, Risk Managers, and Cyber Consultants

● Compliance Professionals

● Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

● Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs)

● Cloud Providers

● Registered Practitioner Organizations (RPOs)

● Certified Third-Party Assessor Organizations (C3PAOs)

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The Venue

Standing on the shores of the Potomac River, Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center offers convenient access to many of Maryland’s most beloved attractions, some of which are right under this hotel’s roof. From the 19-story glass atrium overlooking the river to fountain shows, distinct restaurants and signature seasonal attractions, you’ll experience it all.

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Expert Perspectives

CMMC is coming.
It's not stopping."
Stacy Bostjanick
Chief DIB Cybersecurity,
Office of the DoD CIO
Our defenses are only as strong as the weakest link in
the supply chain.
Robert Teague
Director, CMMC Services,
Redspin
The focus on CCP is to understand how the assessment process works.
Mike Snyder
Acting Executive Director,
The Cyber AB
Simplicity is key; break down complexity into manageable tasks to ensure effective implementation and compliance.
Michael Gruden
Government Contracts Cybersecurity Partner, Crowell & Moring LLP
Our defenses are only as strong as the weakest link in the supply chain.
Larry Lieberman
Cyber Evangelist,
eResilience

Words mean something. Pay attention to the wording and the objectives, and you'll understand more appropriately what kind of evidence you need to provide.
Thomas Graham
Vice President, CISO, CCA, CMMC Provisional Instructor

The Story Behind CS5

Five Conferences.
One Powerful Mission.

Witness the convergence that's reshaping defense cybersecurity

CS5 represents an unprecedented unification in the defense industrial base. Born from the merger of five leading cybersecurity conferences, we're creating the definitive event for CMMC compliance and the NEW Secure Controls Framework (SCF).

5Conferences United

5,500+Professionals

30+Events Since 2019

Discover Our Origins

1CIC

2Cyber AB

3CEIC East

4CEIC West

5CS2

CS5

FAQs

How do I submit a topic to be considered for the agenda?

The Call-For-Topics for the CS5 East 2025 agenda has now closed (7/23/25).

How do I submit an application to be a speaker?

Speaker applications for the CS5 program are now closed.

What is the dress code for CS5 Summit?

Business Casual to Business Professional.

For Exhibitors

Alliance Portal (Shipping, Power, AV, Furniture orders, Added Wi-Fi and More):
https://alliance-exposition.boomerecommerce.com/home/4324/EventHome

INVITATION TO LOGIN: The initial email campaign inviting exhibitors to log into the event portal will be sent from [email protected]. The sender name will be Alliance Nationwide Exposition.
- EXISTING USERS: For exhibitors who are existing users in Alliance OnLine from prior events, you will be prompted to log in using your existing credentials. This is your email address and the password created in the past to access the AOL site. If you do not recall your password, there is a reset button on the login page.
- NEW USERS: For exhibitors who are new users in Alliance OnLine, the email campaign will intuitively prompt you to create a password prior to linking you to the event portal.
PAGE NAVIGATION : There are two links that will be available.
- QUICK FACTS LINK: Takes you to the main landing page to review the overall details for your event. Specifics such as pricing and ordering capabilities will require you to log in to view.
- ORDER SERVICES LINK: Will require you to log in. You will be able to view all specific event details including ordering options and pricing.
CONTACT:
Alliance Exhibitor Services,
[email protected],
Phone: 888.528.2011
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Should you not be able to locate your email invitation from Alliance, we are happy to assist. Please confirm the following first.
- - Check your Spam/Junk folder. Individual security software settings and/or company firewalls sometimes prevent the email from reaching the recipient’s email until manually allowed.
  - Ensure that you are the primary contact for your organization as registered with show management.
  - Though not required, exhibitors may find it helpful to add the Exhibitor Services email above to their safe senders list in advance.
  - If you are on the main page and unable to view everything, you will have to log in. The log in is located in the upper right corner. Once logged in, you will see your name in the upper right.
Accelevents Virtual Exhibitor Booth (Setting up your virtual booth, lead scanning app + networking using Accelevents): https://support.accelevents.com/en/articles/4009021-i-m-an-exhibitor-what-do-i-do

How are Speakers selected?

Speakers and Facilitators are carefuly reviewed and selected by the 2025 Forum Makers Speaker Selection Committee Learn more about the 2026 Forum Makers Speaker Selection Committee here.

How can I join the Speaker Selection Committee?

Committee members are typically invited based on their experience, industry knowledge, and involvement with CS5 events. If you're interested in joining, visit the Speaker Committee page to fill out the form.

How do I become a Sponsor?

If you're interested in becoming a sponsor, please visit the Become a Sponsor page to learn more.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS - ENDS FRIDAY 8/29

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Thursday, October 16

Friday, October 17

Roundtable Revolution

How Roundtables Work

The Venue

Stacy Bostjanick

Robert Teague

Mike Snyder

Michael Gruden

Larry Lieberman

Thomas Graham

Five Conferences.One Powerful Mission.