The 2024 VASCAN Conference
registration has been extended to 10/1 at 4pm.

Due to errors with the registration site registration has been extended until 4pm on Tuesday, 10/1.

Visit our registration website at: https://wm.irisregistration.com/Site/VASCAN24ATTEND (Please disregard any account login request as this site does not require login. Simply click the Register button to begin registration.)

We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to VASCAN 2024 for all Virginia higher education, state government, and local government employees.

If you are a higher ed, state or local gov’t employee and ARE presenting – only use the link below to register for training. Do NOT register for the conference!

If you are looking for sponsorship opportunities or are a vendor representative, please email Hope Adams, adamsh@vcu.edu or hope.adams@vascan.org for assistance.

For all other individuals who are interested, please get in touch with Hope Adams at hope.adams@vascan.org for further assistance.

Training Information

Title: Advanced Search Engine Intelligence and Information Integrity
Abstract: The Advanced Search Engine Intelligence and Information Integrity course offers a comprehensive exploration of search engine intelligence. Delving into the intricate workings of search engine algorithms, it extends beyond mainstream platforms like Google, Yandex, and Bing. Participants gain proficiency in utilizing specialized and regional search engines, empowering them to gather intelligence with precision. Through mastery of advanced search operators and insights into non-Google and regional search engines, students acquire invaluable skills for optimizing search results in intelligence operations. Additionally, the final two hours of the course are dedicated to understanding Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation (MDM), including how these phenomena can be exploited in phishing attacks. This comprehensive approach equips attendees with a holistic understanding of information manipulation in the digital era.

Cancellation Policy: No cancellations will be allowed. Substitutions only – please contact Hope Adams, adamsh@vcu.edu or hope.adams@vascan.org, to facilitate the substitution. In the event of day-of illness, your registration can be moved to the next conference year.

We look forward to your participation at VASCAN 2024!