Join Us for the 20th Anniversary of SANS ICS Security Summit in 2025!

Day 0: June 15 | Summit: June 16-17 | Courses: June 18-23

Summit Co-Chairs: Tim Conway, Robert M. Lee

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The annual ICS Security Summit brings together the industry's top practitioners and leading experts from around the globe to share actionable ideas, methods, and techniques for safeguarding critical infrastructure. In-depth talks and interactive sessions will deliver proven advances and approaches that make a real difference for the individuals engaged in this fight every day.

"A great way to get a wide variety of ICS Security content and meet others fighting the same fight."

- Justin Opatrny, General Mills, Inc.

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Choose Your Experience: In-Person or Live Online

Whether you're planning to dive into the full ICS Security Summit experience in Orlando, or the free, curated content offered Live Online, you'll walk away with new tools, techniques, and connections that will have a lasting impact on your career.

In-Person: All Access Summit Experience in Orlando

Join us at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the full Summit experience + a free bonus day for In-Person attendees only on Sunday, June 15. Your $495 Summit fee includes:

  • ALL Summit Keynotes & Talks: The industry's top ICS practitioners will share their latest research, solutions, tools, and case studies.
  • Exclusive Access to a Bonus Day of ICS/OT security content on Day 0, Sunday, June 15, before the Summit: Led by Tim Conway, and Robert M. Lee. Space limited.
  • A Full Day of SANS Instructor-led Talks, Demos, and Hands-On Labs
  • Evening Receptions
  • ICS Solutions Expo Hall: Meet with ICS solution and tool providers throughout the Summit and learn how to leverage their products within your ICS environment.
  • NetWars Tournament: Students enrolled in a 5- or 6-day in-person course will be able to participate in the exclusive cyber range.
  • Meals!: 2-days of breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included 
  • SANS ICS Security Merchandise and Posters 
  • Take advantage of significantly discounted room rates at the Contemporary Resort: Enjoy a short walk over to Magic Kingdom, destinations along the monorail, and evening fireworks from the resort’s observation deck.
  • Discounted Tickets to Disney World: Have fun with co-workers, friends & family
  • First-Access to Approved Recordings and Presentations
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Live Online: Select Talks and Content

  • Highly Technical ICS/OT Security Talks | Listen in and hear from prominent leaders in the ICS/OT industry, as well as top government officials responsible for protecting critical infrastructure.
  • ICS Summit Solutions Track
  • Interactive Chat on Slack | Connect with fellow ICS owners and operators from around the world.
  • First-Access to Approved Recordings and Presentations

Join us after the Summit for closely aligned ICS Security immersion-style training courses taught by World-renowned ICS/OT practitioners. Details below.

What Attendees Say

"Anyone responsible for U.S. ICS Security needs to attend this event every year. It's beneficial because it identifies and educates on current and real threats. The SANS Summit informs and educates at multiple levels — strategic, operational, tactical, etc." - Bill Peterson

"Great speakers, great content, and fantastic opportunities to talk with others in the industry about issues we're all facing!" - John Fruge

"I was impressed by the expertise of the speakers and even more impressed by the quality of attendees.  Both the information presented in the conference and the after-hours discussions were engaging and productive." - Doug Short

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Bundle Your Summit Experience with a SANS ICS Course

Enhance your knowledge base and add to your toolkit with a hands-on, immersive course taught by SANS Instructors — the industry's leading practitioners and course authors.

Train Your Way: In-person away from home or office distractions OR Live Online from anywhere.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available for SANS ICS Security Summit & Training 2025. If your organization would be interested in sponsoring, please reach out to sponsorships@sans.org for more information.

Important Dates

Refund Date Hotel Group Discount Deadline
May 28, 2025 May 23, 2025

Location

Disney’s Contemporary Resort
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

Phone: 407-824-1000

Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Retreat to this ultra-modern Disney Resort hotel and discover award-winning dining, spectacular views and dazzling pools. Whether you’re staying in the iconic A-frame Contemporary tower or the nearby Garden Wing, you can walk to Magic Kingdom main gate or catch the Resort Monorail as it breezes through the tower. Inside, a 90-foot-tall mural by Disney Legend Mary Blair—responsible for the distinct look and feel of the “it’s a small world” attraction—celebrates the Grand Canyon and the American Southwest.

Hotel Special Rates and Reservations
A special discounted rate of $365.00 S/D plus applicable taxes will be honored based on space availability.

A limited number of Government Per Diem rooms at the prevailing rate are available with proper ID at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter. The resort is located approximately 4.9 miles away from Disney’s Contemporary Resort where the event will take place. Link to Directions.

These rates are only available through Friday, May 23, 2025.

To make a reservation at Disney’s Contemporary Resort or Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter, please visit this link.

*Note: The current per diem is $140 and subject to change on October 1, 2024. If you make a reservation prior to October 1, 2024, your rate will be automatically updated to the new per diem rate once released.

Top 3 reasons to stay at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

  1. No need to factor in daily cab fees and the time associated with travel to alternate hotels. Everything is in one convenient location!
  2. By staying at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, you gain the opportunity to further network with your industry peers and remain in the center of the activity surrounding the conference.
  3. SANS schedules additional networking events at Disney’s Contemporary Resort that you won't want to miss!

Travel Arrangements and Directions

Venue Parking Rates at time of publication:

Self-Parking: complimentary

Valet Parking: $39.00 (not available at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter)

*Rates subject to change.  Please contact the venue for the most up to date information.

Resort Transportation

From Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Disney’s Contemporary Resort: Approximately 24.5 miles.

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From Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter: Approximately 20.2 miles.

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Experience Disney World

3 Quick Facts about Disney World

  1. Space Mountain debuted at the Magic Kingdom in 1975 and was immediately notable for being the first roller coaster completely controlled by computer.
  2. You can build your own custom lightsaber at Savi’s secret workshop and continue the way of the Force.
  3. Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind opened on May 27, 2022. Take off on an Intergalactic Chase through space and time with the Guardians of the Galaxy. This family-thrill attraction features the first ever reverse-launch on a Disney coaster and is one of the largest fully-enclosed coaster in the world! A new innovation from Walt Disney Imagineering—this coaster rotates 360 degrees so you can focus on the action!

Recommended Web Links

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/?CMP=OKC-80007798_GM_WDW_destination_waltdisneyworldresort_NA

https://www.visitorlando.com/