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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.
Co-Chairs
Waqas Akkawi
SIRVA Worldwide
VP, CISO
Michelle Ayala
AZEK Company
CISO
Erik Hart
Cushman & Wakefield
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
Enterprise Account Executive
Expel
Erik Hart
CISO
Cushman & Wakefield
Saira Harcus
Head of Global Security
Horizon
Shane Hibbard
Director of Information Security
Invenergy
Sarah Khan
CISO
Hightower
Justin Marion
Director of IT, Infrastructure & Security
White Lodging
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
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