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About

Great ideas begin with great conversations.

Après-Cyber Slopes Summit advances the cybersecurity community by bringing professionals together to explore the opportunities and challenges of AI, through education, innovation and personal connection.

Why Après exists

We wanted a conference about the practical, real-world use of AI in cybersecurity: offense and defense, software development, governance and research. Nobody was running it, so we built it.

Après is French for after. Après-ski is the gathering after a day on the slopes, and we think the most valuable moments at any conference happen in the conversations after the talks.

What that means

  • AI-focused. Every session is about how AI is changing security.
  • Practical. Ideas you can apply the week you get home.
  • Intentionally small, so conversations matter.
  • A mountain destination built for learning, networking and reflection.
  • Built by the community, organized by volunteers and security professionals.

What we value

01

Learn continuously

Keep growing as the technology changes under us.

02

Share generously

Knowledge compounds when it is shared.

03

Build community

Relationships matter as much as presentations.

04

Stay curious

Question assumptions. Explore new ideas.

05

Keep it practical

Leave with ideas you can use on Monday.

06

Welcome everyone

Students, researchers, builders and leaders all have something to add.

The team

Questions? margie@aprescyber.com

Organizers

  • Bryce KunzFounder & Executive Director
  • Margie AndersonConference Director
  • Josh DayDirector of Technology
  • Tyler SteinerDirector of Production
  • Brandon BensonDirector of Attendee Experience

Board of directors

  • John GillisBoard Member
  • Waylon GrangeBoard Member
  • Joshua BoylesBoard Member