Events

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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
11:30a.m.-2:00p.m. On Campus Colachis Plaza Lawn 

The University of San Diego is excited to announce that we will be hosting a fall career fair for students and alumni. No registration is necessary.

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. PST via Zoom

Join us to elevate your resume to prepare for your cyber job search. 

MS in Cyber Security Engineering Academic Director Dr. Haydar Majeed will facilitate this session on how to best to prepare your resume for cyber positions. 

Haydar Majeed is an internationally recognized cybersecurity and emerging technologies expert with over 15 years of experience driving innovation in Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence. As an award-winning intelligence contractor for the U.S. military, professor Majeed leveraged his technical acumen to support critical overseas missions. He received commendations at the highest levels for his contributions at an early age. Transitioning to the private sector, Haydar co-founded several venture-backed technology startups, earning multiple successful exits. He has a proven track record for identifying disruptive ideas and executing commercialization strategies.

Professor Majeed was recently awarded his PhD in Computer Science while concurrently serving as Chief Technology Officer for a high-growth startup and advises several successful startups operating in Cybersecurity, AI, and Blockchain industries. He holds global certifications, including Certified Chief Information Security Officer (C|CISO), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Lead Auditor (ISO/IEC).

Professor Majeed speaks regularly at global conferences and is considered a thought leader in leveraging emerging technologies to fortify defenses against increasingly sophisticated threats. With his rare blend of cybersecurity expertise, industry certifications, and entrepreneurial, and academic experiences, he is uniquely positioned to drive innovation at the frontier of cybersecurity in academia. 

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026
12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. PST on Campus, Learning Commons room 103

Ready to ace your next interview and land your dream internship or job? Join us as USD’s Career Development Center and a local hiring manager outline the ways to help you ace your next interview.

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Thursday, October 22, 2026
5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. PST via Zoom

Step into the future of applied AI on October 22nd from 5–6 p.m. PT with an exclusive virtual workshop led by Louis‑François Bouchard, AI Educator, Co‑Founder & CTO of Towards AI, and creator of the popular YouTube channel What’s AI. In this dynamic session, Louis‑François will unpack the AI engineering perspective behind his agentic coding setups, offering practical insights that bridge cutting‑edge research with real‑world production workflows. Attendees will learn Louis-François exact agentic setup used for coding and automating many tasks, and also get a first look at his new book, AI Engineering for Production, launching the same week. It’s an essential guide for anyone ready to build robust, scalable, and responsible AI systems. Join us to sharpen your technical toolkit, deepen your engineering mindset, and connect with one of today’s most influential voices making AI accessible for all.

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Tuesday, October 27, 2026
11:30a.m.-2:00p.m. On Campus UC Forums 

The University of San Diego is excited to announce that we will be hosting a fall career fair for students and alumni. No registration is necessary.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
12:30p.m.-1:30p.m. PST via Zoom

Do you have a strategy for negotiating your salary?

Research shows that many companies expect to negotiate salary in an initial job offer, but more than half of candidates don’t try to negotiate for a pay raise. During this virtual workshop, learn advice from a recruiter on how to successfully negotiate your future job offer! Come with questions and learn what to do and what not to do in offer negotiations.

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Thursday, November 5, 2026
4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. PST via Zoom

The Community Resiliency Model© (CRM) is a set of wellness skills taught to people of all ages to help bring the body and mind back into balance. CRM is based on neurobiology and validates biological reactions to trauma and stressors.

This workshop will be facilitated by Sarah Diamond, Associate Director of Prevention and Education at USD. Sarah has over 10 years of experience working in the field of relationship and sexual violence prevention. Her passion is to bridge the gaps between prevention education and comprehensive sex education utilizing anti-oppression, trauma-informed, and public health frameworks. She holds a Master of Education in Human Sexuality from Widener University and a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in LGBIT Studies from the University of California Riverside.

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Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:00a.m. – 6:30p.m. on campus at Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice Theater

The USD Cyber Law & Risk Symposium, now in its 7th year, stands as a premier national forum bringing together leaders across cybersecurity, law, risk management, insurance, governance, and emerging technologies. Hosted by the University of San Diego’s Center for Cybersecurity Engineering and Technology, this flagship event fosters meaningful dialogue at the intersection of innovation, accountability, and resilience.

Building on the momentum of last year’s Rising Tides theme, the 2026 Symposium advances the conversation toward transformation — recognizing that the convergence of AI, cyber threats, regulatory expansion, and global instability is fundamentally reshaping how organizations govern risk.

What to Expect:

• Visionary Keynotes from national security leaders, regulators, and industry pioneers
• Executive Panels & Fireside Chats on emerging cyber law, AI governance, and enterprise risk
• Mock Trials & Live Case Studies simulating real-world cyber incidents and legal response
• AI & Cyber Convergence Tracks exploring liability, compliance, and operational risk
• Insurance & Risk Transfer Deep Dives (cyber insurance, underwriting, claims trends)
• Public-Private Collaboration Dialogues on national resilience and critical infrastructure
• Lightning Talks & Innovation Spotlights featuring cutting-edge ideas and research
• High-Value Networking with Industry Leaders, CISOs, General Counsel, regulators, policymakers, and academics

Whether you are:

• A legal professional navigating rapidly evolving cyber regulations
• A CISO or security leader managing enterprise and AI-driven risk
• A board member or executive responsible for governance and oversight
• An insurance or risk professional assessing cyber exposure and liability

…the Symposium delivers practical insight, strategic foresight, and actionable frameworks to help you lead with confidence in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

What makes the USD Symposium unique is its ability to bridge disciplines:

Law ↔ Technology
Policy ↔ Practice
Academia ↔ Industry

This creates an environment where real solutions emerge, not just discussion.

Continuing Legal Education:
Legal professionals may earn up to 7.0 MCLE credits, satisfying California BAR requirements while gaining cutting-edge knowledge in cyber law and risk.
Join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in beautiful San Diego for a day of insight, connection, and leadership at the forefront of cybersecurity, law, and risk.

Register early for a 15% discount to secure your place at one of the nation’s most impactful cyber law gatherings!

The Symposium is an in-person event in accordance with all safety protocols required by the University, local, state and federal laws. For more information, please contact: [email protected] or call: (619) 260-4564. 

USD Student Discount

We are offering a $45 student and alumni rate for current students, prospective students, and anyone with an .edu email address.

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Tuesday, December 1, 2026
5:00p.m. PT via Zoom 

USD invites online graduate students and alumni to discover how cutting‑edge AI can transform the way they research, read, and write. Join Copley Librarian Michael Massaro for a dynamic virtual workshop that demystifies powerful tools like Gemini, NotebookLM, and Scite showing you how to streamline your literature searches, organize complex information, and strengthen the credibility of your academic work. Whether you’re preparing for a major project or simply want to sharpen your research workflow, this session offers practical strategies you can put to use immediately.

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Tuesday, February 2, 2027
4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. PST via Zoom

Ready to turn your hard-earned degree into a thriving career? Join us for “Resume Writing Workshop”, a virtual webinar designed to equip graduate students and recent grads with the tools to stand out in today’s competitive job market.

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Thursday, March 18, 2027
4:30p.m.-5:30p.m. PT via Zoom 

Join us for a virtual prep webinar to bring intention to your career journey, identify your values and your aspirational organization. This workshop helps students begin their academic journey with career intention. Students will reflect on their strengths, values, goals, and questions as they explore how graduate school can support their professional growth.

This session will be facilitated by USD Career Development Assistant Director Vance Anderson. Vance E.

Anderson is an accomplished career coach, leadership trainer and talent strategist helping students and professionals elevate their impact and lead with purpose. With over two decades of experience and a background in senior talent roles at Microsoft, Sony, and Qualcomm, Vance brings a practical, people-centered approach to career and leadership development that drives real-world results.
 
Vance is passionate about helping individuals navigate their unique career journeys and loves seeing the moment they find clarity in their path. He wants to empower them to find a career that not only fulfills them professionally, but also aligns with their personal values and interests.