2026-27 Conferences and Speaker Events
The conferences at VMI are hosted and organized by the聽VMI Center for Leadership and Ethics‘ team of conference professionals, faculty, and staff. These events聽provide forums for discussions on issues of national, regional, and state importance, such as cybersecurity and the environment.聽Some conferences also provide co-curricular leader development and ethical training opportunities for VMI cadets. 聽
Most of the conferences are open to the public and create strategic outreach between the Institute and leaders in academia, business, non-profits, government, military, and think tanks.
Begun in 2010, the VMI Leadership and Ethics Conference is a hallmark of the聽Center for Leadership and Ethics鈥�聽programming. You may self-subscribe聽to receive emails about the leadership conference on this聽聽You may unsubscribe at any time, and your information is private.
Next Conference: Oct. 26-27, 2026
Since its inception, the Environment Virginia Symposium has provided a level-playing field for all sectors of the Commonwealth to come together to share insights, best practices, research, and network for the betterment of the Commonwealth’s environment. To receive emails about the Environment Virginia Symposium, please . You may unsubscribe at any time, and your information is private.
Next Conference: Mar. 23-25, 2027
By invitation, cyber programs from across the state’s higher education institutions come together for a capture-the-flag style cyber competition and job fair. Information, photos, and resources from past events are still available.
Next Conference: Feb. 26-27, 2027
Learn more about past CLE events and programs.
You can find a number of news articles that cover some of the past conference guest speakers, topics, and competitions.
Explore how cadets benefit from CLE programming.
Opportunities outside barracks are provided for cadets to learn about leadership and ethics from theory to practice.