On Monday, August 27, 80 attendees from a wide range of industries and backgrounds gathered for the monthly Cybersecurity Industry Council meeting. Hosted by Visit San Antonio at the Witte Museum, the Cybersecurity Industry Council learned about Visit San Antonio’s mission, destination group sales, destination services, and partner relations through the ConnectSA program. When it comes to attracting conferences and events to San Antonio, everyone has a critical role to play. From knowing which organizations and associations the industry respects, to providing letters of support to identifying expert speakers, the CyberSecurity San Antonio community is an invaluable asset to the region’s hospitality and tourism industry.
Housed in the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the CyberSecurity San Antonio (CSSAtx) program is the lead convener and brand manager for the cybersecurity ecosystem of the San Antonio metropolitan area. The CSSAtx program focuses on five core focus areas, including global engagement, education and talent development, military and government affairs, innovation and economic development, and sustainability. Chaired by volunteers who represent the depth and breadth of the community, the Council discussed upcoming events, such as UTSA’s Threat Defender Tournament, the new Texas Cyber Summit, the Alamo ACE conference, and the NICE K12 Cybersecurity Education Conference. Members shared updates on exciting developments, like Texas A&M San Antonio’s new science and technology building, the SAEDF SAWorks supply and demand surveys, and the growth of the CyberTexas Foundation’s annual conference.
From manufacturing to real estate, and marketing, to the government, and small businesses, cybersecurity is relevant to every industry. Witnessing active engagement from all sectors through these meetings demonstrates the true power of community and collaboration that exists here in San Antonio. This influential group continues to grow, and Chamber members are encouraged to reach out with any questions or for more information about CSSAtx.
