Forging the Future of Cybersecurity
Thought Leadership | Peer Networking
Strategic Alignment: CIO & CISO Collaboration in the AI Era
Unified Vision
Align IT innovation with security mandates from day one.
Secure by Design
Embed security controls into the product lifecycle early.
Risk Appetite
Define acceptable risk levels for rapid digital experimentation.
Tool Consolidation
Reduce stack bloat by integrating security and IT platforms.
Talent Sharing
Cross-train teams to bridge the gap between ops and sec.
Crisis Management
Coordinated response plans for major outages or breaches.
Connect, Grow, and Innovate
with a community of your peers.
An Exclusive CISO Luncheon Experience
Indulge in a dining experience where the sizzle of perfectly seared steaks meets the spark of meaningful conversation. This is more than a meal — it’s a forum for leading CISOs to exchange insights, share challenges, and forge valuable connections over handcrafted cocktails and exceptional cuisine.
Attended by the Best
Collaborating beyond the confines of the office
Agenda
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM EST
11:00 - 12:15
Registration & Open Networking
Prepare to come away from an afternoon of fresh perspectives, insights, collaboration, and meaningful connections with select group of your local IT Security leadership peers.
12:15 - 12:25
Opening Remarks
Our professional Master of Ceremonies takes the floor to facilitate an afternoon of thought provoking sessions.
12:25 - 12:45
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat with the insight and knowledge to help shape trending maneuver from within the office of the CISO.
12:45 - 1:45
Executive Luncheon: Conversations That Shape the Future of IT Security
Join fellow CISOs and senior technology leaders for a relaxed yet high-impact lunch designed to feed both mind and appetite. Over a chef-crafted meal, participants will exchange hard-won lessons and emerging strategies on AI adoption and digital resilience.
1:45 - 2:05
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat with the insight and knowledge to help shape trending maneuver from within the Office of the CISO.
2:05 - 2:30
World Café Roundtables
Step into the heartbeat of the event — an energetic, peer-driven exchange where every table becomes a live intelligence network. In this World Café roundtable, you’ll rotate through fast-paced, themed conversations on the AI realities shaping enterprise IT — from ROI and governance to cost control and culture shift.
2:30 - 3:30
Cocktail Reception and Networking
Unwind and connect with the only peers who truly understand the pressure of leading technology at enterprise scale.
Join us for curated cocktails, conversation, and connections that can accelerate your next big move.
As a thank-you for staying to build your network, you will be entered into our Xbox S raffle. (Winner announced live at the reception—you must be present to win.)
Stay for the Sizzle — and Leave with an Xbox
We’ll be raffling off an Xbox — our most-coveted prize — along with a curated lineup of premium sponsor giveaways and swag you’ll actually want to keep.
The crowd roars. It’s pure energy. Don’t slip out early — the raffle gets electric, and the winners usually celebrate in style.
