Conference Abstract Submission:
 

1st Annual NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior
Research Conference

 
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

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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: March 1, 2026

Presentation formats include paper presentations, poster presentations, panels and more.

To submit an abstract and register for the conference, please click here.
 

NEXUS Conference Officers

Helen Potts
Helen Potts, PhD
NEXUS Director
Natália Heringer
Natália Heringer, MA
Academic Program Coordinator

For more information, please reach out to helen.potts@unt.edu for event information, sponsorship details, logistics, and other information.