Scholarships

Need help attending an event or furthering your education? Keep an eye out for a scholarship that fits your needs. All are welcome to apply.

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Workplace Ninjas conference

Weโ€™re excited to partner with Workplace Ninjas to offer 2 complimentary passes to their upcoming conference in Dallas, TX!

This conference is designed for the IT & Security community and features:
โœ… 50+ breakout sessions led by Microsoft MVPs
โœ… Interactive labs, demos, and an expo hall
โœ… Networking with IT/Security professionals
โœ… Inclusive programming โ€” including a Women in Tech panel and a Neurodivergent panel (scheduled with no overlapping sessions, ensuring everyone can attend ๐Ÿ‘)

๐Ÿ“ Location: Dallas, TX
โœˆ๏ธ Travel and accommodation not included
๐ŸŒ Learn more about the conference: https://workplaceninjas.us/

Deadline to Apply Oct. 15
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Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference

WISP is excited to partner with the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) to offer one complimentary in-person pass to the upcoming Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference in San Francisco on December 5, 2025!

If you're passionate about healthcare privacy or compliance, this is a great opportunity to grow your expertise and network with industry professionals.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Apply by: October 15, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Travel and accommodations not included
๐Ÿ”— Apply here: [Insert Form Link]
๐Ÿ”— Event details: https://my.corporatecompliance.org/s/community-event?id=a1mUQ000002NGHRYA4

Deadline to Apply Oct 15
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Identiverse DC Regional

WISP is excited to partner once again with CyberRisk Alliance to offer 2 scholarships for the upcoming Identiverse DC Regional conference!

๐Ÿ“ Location: MGM National Harbor, Washington, D.C.
๐Ÿ“… Date: November 19โ€“20, 2025

Learn more here: https://events.identiverse.com/washington-dc 

Donโ€™t miss this chance to connect with industry leaders, gain insights into the latest in identity and access management, and grow your professional network.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Apply by October 6, 2025

Deadline to Apply Oct. 6
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HCCA Virtual Healthcare Privacy Conference

WISP is proud to partner with the Healthcare Compliance Association (HCCA) to offer one complimentary pass to the Virtual Healthcare Privacy Conference on November 5, 2025.

If you're passionate about healthcare privacy or compliance, this is your chance to attend a leading industry event and connect with a community of professionals committed to ethical practice and regulatory excellence.

๐Ÿ”— Event details: https://my.corporatecompliance.org/s/community-event?id=a1mUQ000002vPwbYAE

Deadline to Apply Sept. 16
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InfoSec World Free Expo Pass

We are partnering with InfoSec World 2025, the premier event for security leaders happening October 27โ€“29, 2025, in Orlando, FL. 

Announcing some exciting news! We are offering FREE Expo Passes to InfoSec World 2025 ($695 value)!

The InfoSec World Expo Pass includes: 

  • Access to 150+ top tech exhibitors 

  • Keynotes from industry leaders 

  • Hands-on Tech Theater sessions 

  • Networking + meals & cocktails

Come visit us at the WISP (Women in Security and Privacy) booth to connect with professionals advancing diversity in cybersecurity and privacy and learn how our programs can support your growth and leadership in the field.

Claim your FREE Expo Hall pass by Sept 10, 2025, with code ISW25-WISP-EXPOHALL

Claim Your Pass by Sept. 10
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Authenticate 2025

WISP is excited to partner with Authenticate to offer 3 in-person conference passes!
Now in its 6th year, the Authenticate Conference, hosted by FIDO Alliance, has become a premier event for professionals advancing passkeys and related technologies to create a more secure web.

The 2025 program focuses on achieving usable security across the account lifecycle, with sessions on:

  • Passkey implementation case studies & best practices

  • Account onboarding

  • Remote identity verification & proofing

  • Authorization & session security

  • Biometrics & device authentication

  • Cybersecurity/fraud detection

  • Digital identity & wallets

  • The future of digital identity & authentication

 ๐Ÿ—“ Apply by September 10, 2025
๐Ÿ’กAll are welcome! Travel and accommodation are not included.

Deadline to Apply Sept. 10
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Hacker Halted

Weโ€™re excited to bring the WISP community FREE passes to two great conferences in Atlanta, GA, on October 1 to 2, 2025, and exclusive training discounts! 

๐Ÿ”น Hacker Halted 2025
An annual cybersecurity conference bringing together industry experts, ethical hackers, and security professionals for keynotes, technical workshops, and panels on the latest threats and solutions.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Use code HHWISPVIP for your free pass: Register here

๐Ÿ”น Global CISO Forum 2025 (Invite-Only!)
A closed-door gathering of top CISOs and executives from across industries, now in its 14th year. Expect interactive discussions and insights on the most pressing issues in information security.
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Use code GCFWISPVIP for your free pass: Register here

โœจ Special Training Offer
In addition to the conferences, WISP members can access EC-Councilโ€™s world-class training at a special discounted rate. Check out the flyer and our website for more information.
๐Ÿ’ฐ $2,199 (regularly $3,299) with code HHWISPTRAIN
๐Ÿ‘‰ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hacker-halted-2025-tickets-1060396758249?aff=oddtdtcreator 

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Data Privacy for Health & Life Sciences Summit

WISP is excited to partner with MyData Trust for the Data Privacy for Health & Life Sciences Summit, taking place on September 30, 2025, in San Francisco, CA!

This exclusive one-day event brings together industry leaders, legal experts, and innovators to explore the latest trends, challenges, and regulations shaping health data privacy. Attendees will gain:
โœจ Expert-led sessions
โœจ Networking opportunities
โœจ Actionable insights to stay ahead in an evolving privacy landscape

Through this partnership, WISP is awarding 5 in-person passes ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ (travel and accommodation not included). All are welcome to apply!

Deadline to Apply Sept. 5, 2025
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2025

Weโ€™re excited to announce our latest partnership with TechCrunch Disrupt โ€” one of the most anticipated tech conferences of the year!

๐ŸŒŸ 8 General Admission passes available for the WISP community 

๐Ÿ“ San Francisco, CA
๐Ÿ“… October 27โ€“29, 2025

All are welcome to apply!
Deadline to apply: September 10, 2025

Please note: Travel and accommodation are not included.

Deadline to Apply Sept. 10, 2025
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InfoSec World

Weโ€™re excited to partner with CyberRisk Alliance to offer 5 passes to the WISP community to InfoSec World 2025! ๐ŸŽ‰

InfoSec World is celebrating its 30th year, bringing together 1,500+ security practitioners and executives! Known as the โ€œBusiness of Securityโ€ conference, this event features expert insights, dynamic keynotes, and interactive breakout sessions to help you better prevent, detect, and respond to todayโ€™s security challenges.

๐Ÿ“…When: October 27โ€”29, 2025

๐Ÿ“Where: Disneyโ€™s Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL

โœ… All are welcome to apply
โŒ Travel and accommodation are not included

Deadline to Apply Sept. 8, 2025
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Privacy+Security Forum Fall Academy

WISP is excited to partner with the Privacy + Security Forum to offer scholarships for this yearโ€™s Fall Forum, taking place November 12โ€“14, 2025, in Washington, DC.

This three-day event will feature 60+ sessions, workshops, and keynotes spanning privacy, security, AI, regulation, incident response, healthcare, marketing, and more.

Scholarship Details:
If selected, youโ€™ll receive a complimentary pass valid for pre-conference workshops and the main event. Attendance on all three days is encouraged but not required.

Note: Travel and accommodation are not included.
All are welcome to apply!

Deadline to Apply Sept. 10, 2025
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DataWeek Scholarship

WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer exclusive scholarships for the WISP community to attend Data Week 2025, the premier data science and AI conference.

๐Ÿ“… When & Where:
โ€ข September 3-5, 2025 ยท Santa Clara Convention Center, CA
โ€ข September 10-12, 2025 ยท Live Online

All are welcome to apply!

Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 

Apply By July 14, 2025
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API World & Cloud X Scholarship

WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer exclusive scholarships for the WISP community to attend either API World, the worldโ€™s largest API and microservices conference, or CloudX, the premier digital convergence for international cloud computing and development. 

API World 2025 takes place on:

๐Ÿ“… September 3-5, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA

๐Ÿ“… September 10-12, 2025 live online

  • 3 PRO Passes

CloudX 2025 takes place on:

๐Ÿ“… September 3-5, 2025, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, CA

๐Ÿ“… September 10-12, 2025 live online 

  • 3 PRO Passes

All are welcome to apply!

Application Deadline: July 14, 2025 

Apply By July 14, 2025
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Render ATL 2025

WISP has partnered with Cyber Thriver and Render community partner Geraldine O. to offer 8 General Admission badges to Render, June 11-13 in Atlanta, GAโ€” the tech conference and expo unlike anything you've ever seen. ๐ŸŽกโœจ

Render is a carnival of innovation, code, and culture, where the power of artificial intelligence meets the extraordinary.

Details: 

๐Ÿ”น No travel or lodging covered
๐Ÿ”น General Admission access

Thank you to Cyber Thriver for providing these scholarship badges!
Learn more about our incredible community partner Geraldine O. and her work with Render.

All are welcome to apply! 

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Hacker Summer Camp 2025

Are you ready to level up your career in privacy and security? Women in Security and Privacy (WISP) is excited to offer scholarships to four major conferences during #HackerSummerCamp 2025 in Las Vegas!

๐Ÿš€ Scholarship Opportunities Include:
๐Ÿ”น The Diana Initiative โ€“ August 4, 2025
๐Ÿ”น SquadCon โ€“ August 5โ€“6, 2025
๐Ÿ”น Black Hat USA โ€“ August 6โ€“7, 2025
๐Ÿ”น DEF CON 33 โ€“ August 7โ€“10, 2025 

These events bring together some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity, privacy, and tech. Whether you're just starting out or growing into a leadership role, these scholarships offer access to transformative talks, community networking, and cutting-edge workshops.

๐ŸŽ“ All scholarships will include a full pass to a conference and some scholarships include travel supportโ€”details will be confirmed upon selection.

All are welcome to apply! 

Apply By June 4, 2025
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DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025

WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer 3 All-Access PRO Passes to the upcoming DeveloperWeek Leadership 2025!

DeveloperWeek Leadership, the leading conference for engineering managers, dev team leads, and technical executives!
Join top engineering leaders to explore team management, dev tools, and innovation strategies.

๐Ÿ“ In-Person: May 28โ€“29, 2025 | South San Francisco, CA
๐Ÿ’ป Virtual: June 4โ€“5, 2025
๐ŸŽŸ Scholarship includes a PRO Pass (does not include travel or accommodation)

๐Ÿ—“ Apply by April 30, 2025
๐Ÿ‘‰ All are welcome to apply!

Apply By April 30, 2025
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AI DevSummit 2025

WISP has partnered with DevNetwork to offer 3 All-Access PRO Passes to the upcoming AI DevSummit 2025!

Choose how you attend:
๐Ÿ“ In-Person: May 28โ€“29, 2025 | Santa Clara Convention Center, South San Francisco, CA
๐Ÿ’ป Online: June 4โ€“5, 2025 | Live Virtual Experience

These PRO Passes include access to keynotes, technical sessions, AI workshops, networking opportunities, and more.

๐Ÿ“Œ Note: This scholarship does not include travel or accommodation.

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Deadline to Apply: April 30, 2025
๐Ÿ‘‰ All are welcome to apply! Donโ€™t miss your chance to deepen your knowledge in AI and machine learning alongside top experts in the field!

Apply By April 30, 2025
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Offensive X 2025

WISP has partnered with Offensive X to offer 10 scholarships for its upcoming conference in Athens, Greece! This is an exciting opportunity for WISP members to attend a premier cybersecurity event and expand their knowledge and network.

๐Ÿ“… Conference Dates: June 18-19, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: Athens Conservatoire, Athens, Greece
โฐ Time: 10:00 AM โ€“ 6:00 PM daily
๐ŸŽŸ Scholarship Covers: Conference registration (travel & accommodation not included)
โณ Application Deadline: April 13, 2025

Apply By April 13, 2025
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Identiverse 2025

WISP is proud to partner with #Identiverse for the 2025 conference, happening June 3-6 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV! ๐ŸŽ‰

We are offering 10 scholarships for WISP members to attend this premier event on digital identity, security, and privacy. Does not include travel or accommodation. 

๐Ÿ“… Apply by April 9, 2025!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and expand your knowledge.

Apply By April 9, 2025
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BSides SF

Weโ€™re excited to partner with BSides SF to offer 10 scholarships for this yearโ€™s conference! This is your chance to connect with cybersecurity professionals, gain valuable insights, and grow your career.

๐Ÿ“… Conference Dates: April 26-27, 2025
๐Ÿ“ Location: San Francisco, CA
โณ Apply by: April 3, 2025

๐Ÿ“ข Please note: Scholarships cover event registration only and do not include travel or accommodation.

Don't miss outโ€”secure your spot and be part of this amazing event!

Apply By April 7, 2025
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