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1st Annual NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior

Research Conference

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Welcoming students, academics, and cyber professionals! This is the perfect opportunity for networking, mentorship, and collaboration with professionals from the information security sector!

When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
Where: Gateway Center, 801 N Texas Blvd, The University of North Texas, Denton, TX, 76201

Topics include (but are not limited to):

Analytics & data science
Artificial Intelligence & machine learning
Criminology - theories, victimology, offender behavior, etc.
Cyberbullying, online harassment, doxxing, & deep fakes
Cybersecurity - policy, law, & ethics
Cybersecurity - education, awareness, & public engagement

Cyberterrorism, extremism, & radicalization
Global & geopolitical perspectives
Law enforcement, cybercrime investigation, & digital forensics
Psychology - mental health, behavior, & motivation, etc.
Sociology - social behavior, social networks, media, mental health, & norms, etc.

Call for Abstracts

The University of North Texas, Department of Sociology, and CISO XC invite industry professionals and scholars in the social sciences and related fields to submit abstracts (150-200 words) to the 1st Annual NEXUS Cybercrime and Social Behavior Research Conference. This conference offers a unique opportunity to focus on the social and human aspects of cybercrime and information security, creating a dynamic space for cross-disciplinary dialogue.

Abstract proposals are welcome to investigate all aspects of cybercrime, cybersecurity, and AI with a focus on human and social behavior.

Submissions open: November 1, 2025
Deadline for Submissions: Registration is now closed.
Formats available: Paper presentations, poster presentations, panels, other. Find poster template here.
Cost: Free to all presenters, students, and faculty.
- Industry professionals not presenting or speaking at the conference, a $20 contribution to NEXUS is requested to reserve your spot at the conference.