Office of the National Cyber Director General Counsel Robyn B. Celestino to Keynote 2026 Cyber Summit
- White House Office of the National Cyber Director General Counsel Robyn B. Celestino will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21
- Celestino’s extensive career in cybersecurity and government contracting in national security make her a highly-desired expert on cyber and emerging technologies
- Get your pressing questions addressed by Celestino after her keynote. Secure your ticket today!
Potomac Officers Club, the nation’s top GovCon events and networking organization, is excited to announce that Robyn B. Celestino, White House Office of the National Cyber Director general counsel, will deliver a keynote address at the 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 at the Falls Church Marriott Fairview Park in northern Virginia.
Celestino joins a stellar lineup of the brightest minds in cybersecurity at the 2026 Cyber Summit, POC’s flagship forum for examining business opportunities in the cyber realm. Keynotes include:
- Katherine Sutton, Department of War assistant secretary for cyber policy and fellow keynote speaker
- Aaron Bishop, DOW acting principal deputy chief information officer and chief information security officer
- Michael Duffy, Office of Management and Budget acting federal CISO (pending confirmation) at the 2026 Cyber Summit
Technology funding in FY 2027 is rising across the federal government, signaling that artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and digital infrastructure are now operational necessities. FedScoop reports that federal civilian agencies are requesting $76 billion in IT spending for FY 2027, up 11 percent from FY 2026.
Why Is the 2026 Cyber Summit a Must-Attend Forum for GovCon Executives?
The 2026 Cyber Summit brings together leading technology professionals from across the federal government to discuss the emerging technologies and strategies transforming cybersecurity. Hear firsthand from the nation’s elite defense officials, researchers, innovators and industry experts and get actionable business intelligence from conversations led by cyber businesses’ top talents.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to engage with leaders shaping the future of cybersecurity. Few tickets remain—get yours today!
Who Is Robyn B. Celestino?
As White House Office of the National Cyber Director general counsel, Robyn B. Celestino advises the president on national cybersecurity policy and strategy topics including:
- Development and implementation on the national cyber strategy
- Efforts to understand and deter malicious cyber activity
- Information security and data protection
- Awareness and adoption of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence
President Trump’s recently released Cyber Strategy for America promotes common sense regulation, modernized and secure federal government networks, and sustaining superiority in critical and emerging technologies. GovCon executives attending the 2026 Cyber Summit can benefit from hearing Celestino’s thoughts on cybersecurity and AI policy as well as opportunities to partner with the federal government to implement the strategy.
What Has Robyn B. Celestino’s Career Focused On?
Celestino has focused her career on high-stakes regulatory matters focusing on government contracts, defense and national security. Previously an attorney at Jones Day, Celestino has an extensive background in government contracting and offers deep experience on complex issues impacting national security.
A former Navy and Air Force contracting officer, Celestino served as the head of contracting activity for Air Force Special Programs.
What Robyn B. Celestino Will Discuss in Her Keynote
Celestino’s keynote at the 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 will provide GovCon technology leaders with a unique opportunity to hear directly from one of the federal government’s foremost experts on cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Some possible topics include:
- Cybercrime. Hear directly from Celestino about the White House’s new strategy for combating cybercrime, fraud and predatory schemes against American citizens
- AI-driven cybersecurity. Learn from Celestino about how the U.S. government is deploying AI-enabled cyber defense tools and AI-enabled productivity tools in order to thwart threat actors.
Why Should I Attend the 2026 Cyber Summit?
The 2026 Cyber Summit is a can’t-miss forum for GovCon technology executives. Attendees of the conference can look forward to:
- Panels on the most critical cybersecurity topics:
- Discover scaling defense across complex environments and detecting and disrupting long-dwell adversaries at Combating Advanced Persistent Threats, featuring U.S. Special Operations Command CTO Davey Gibian
- Dig into ensuring continuity during cyber disruption and mission assurance across defense and civilian systems at Resilience by Design: Zero Trust, Continuity, and Operating Through Disruption, with Air Force Research Laboratory Technical Advisor for Strategic Planning and Integration Dr. Sarah Muccio
- And more!
The 2026 Cyber Summit on May 21 is the essential GovCon conference for professionals interested in the future of cybersecurity and government data. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn fresh business opportunities and get an advantage on your competition in 2026. Secure your seat now!
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