Convene: Florida 2026 Puts the “Human Element” of Cybersecurity Front and Center

• The Story: Convene: Florida 2026 is a two-day, in-person conference focused on “the intersection of people and security,” hosted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance, according to the event page. The agenda is designed to provide practical strategies for security awareness, human risk, and behavior-informed cybersecurity programs.
  

• Why It Matters to TEXPERS Members: Public pension systems handle sensitive member data and often rely on third-party vendors and distributed workflows, which makes the “people side” of cybersecurity especially important. This event may be useful for administrators and professional members seeking training and awareness ideas that reduce human risk incidents, such as phishing and social engineering.

• Key Details: The conference runs March 3–4, 2026, at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with a listed hotel group rate of $199 per night (booking deadline Feb. 13). Ticket pricing on the event page ranges from $399 (super early bird, Oct. 6–31, 2025) to $520 (last-minute, Feb. 16–March 2, 2026), with standard tickets listed at $499 from Dec. 16, 2025, through Feb. 15, 2026.
  

• Read More: https://www.staysafeonline.org/events/convene-florida-2026

Note: This event is not affiliated with TEXPERS but is listed as an event of possible interest to its members based on its topic.