IN-PERSON

Chicago CISO Inner Circle

September 26, 2023 | The Ivy Room

September 26, 2023
The Ivy Room

Collaborate with your peers

Join Chicago's top CISOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:

Securing AI, Automation and New Technology

Navigating Legal and Compliance

Empowering the Business to make Faster, Smarter and more Secure Decisions

Chicago CISO Governing Body


The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven by CISOs, for CISOs.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Waqas Akkawi

SIRVA Worldwide
VP, CISO

Michelle Ayala

AZEK Company
CISO

JJ Markee

Danaher
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Bill Podborny

Constellation Brands
CISO

Paolo Vallotti

Tate & Lyle
CISO & VP of Operations

Angela Williams

UL Solutions
Global Chief Information Security Officer

Agenda


September 26, 2023

4:30pm - 5:30pm  Executive Networking Reception

5:30pm - 6:45pm  Discussion Topics

Securing the Next Frontier

Jim Jakary headshot

Jim Jakary

Enterprise Account Executive

Expel

Erik Hart headshot

Erik Hart

CISO

Cushman & Wakefield

Saira Harcus headshot

Saira Harcus

Head of Global Security

Horizon

Shane Hibbard headshot

Shane Hibbard

Director of Information Security

Invenergy

Sarah Khan headshot

Sarah Khan

CISO

Hightower

Justin Marion headshot

Justin Marion

Director of IT, Infrastructure & Security

White Lodging

Daniel Mayer headshot

Daniel Mayer

CISO

Morningstar

Cybersecurity is heading into another season of massive change. With the explosion of generative AI, new regulations from the SEC and the continued increase of advanced attacks, CISOs must guide the enterprise safely through this next evolution. Add in economic uncertainty and the business's need to improve efficiencies, increase productivity and support business growth, and you have CISOs rising up to face their next big challenge.

Simply adding technology is not enough to increase speed and agility across the enterprise, and it certainly doesn't make the business more secure - In fact, it can open the enterprise up to unknown risks. CISOs must support and empower the business to securely invest in the right tools to maximize effectiveness and make faster, better and more secure decisions.

Securing AI, Automation and New Technology

  • What goals does your company have around investing in AI and automation? What security challenges are you facing when it comes to those goals?
  • What is your opinion on generative AI adoption and how do you effectively communicate your position to the CEO and the board?
  • What business opportunities or threats does the increased use of generative AI pose? How do you assess organizational preparedness? How are your vendors using AI?
  • How are you using AI to bridge your skills and talent gaps?

Navigating Legal and Compliance

  • How are you moving toward a more cohesive, enterprise-wide security and compliance posture?
  • How are you preparing for and navigating the updated regulations from the SEC, DoD and State Privacy Laws?
  • How are you building a supportive working relationship with your legal team and regulators?

6:45pm - 7:15pm  Networking Break

7:15pm - 8:30pm  Summary Discussion & Dinner

8:30pm - 9:30pm  Social Hour

We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming in-person gathering


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Location


Venue

The Ivy Room

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Parking

Valet parking will be validated.

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For inquiries related to this community, please reach out to your dedicated contact.

Chanelle Lawrence

Senior Community Program Manager

971-282-2228

chanelle.lawrence@evanta.com