Microsoft Keynote + Women in Tech + Hackathon | FREE | Bellevue WA

Cybersecurity educators, students, and practitioners are invited to attend the Seattle launch of the Global Security Tour, an industry forum examining the future of unified security operations and AI-enabled SecOps.

The event features a keynote from a Microsoft Corporate Vice President overseeing Sentinel Data Lake, along with participation from Microsoft security leaders across Sentinel, Defender, Purview, and Security Copilot. Attendees will gain direct insight into how large enterprises are approaching modern security operations, governance, and AI adoption.

In addition to technical and leadership sessions, the program includes a Women in Tech panel on career pathways and leadership, as well as a collaborative hackathon that emphasizes applied learning.

A central benefit of this event is high-value professional networking. Structured networking sessions are designed to support meaningful engagement with Microsoft leaders, enterprise security decision-makers, startup founders, and peers—making this a strong opportunity for career exploration, mentorship, and relationship-building.

Highlights

• Microsoft executive keynote
• Security leadership sessions
• Women in Tech panel
• Dedicated networking blocks
• Free registration (limited seating; meals included). Early registration is encouraged.