
Washington, DC CISO Community
Executive Summit
June 22, 2023 | Convene, 1201 Wilson Blvd
June 22, 2023
Convene, 1201 Wilson Blvd
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Washington, DC's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Accelerating High Growth and Digitally-Driven Outcomes
Advancing the Business Value of Security
Thriving through Volatility - Empowering People, Resiliency and Insights
Washington, DC CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ryan Boulais
AES Corporation
CISO

Vishal Gupta
Lexmark
CTO & CIO, SVP Connected Technology

André Mendes
Department of Commerce
CIO
What to Expect
Agenda
June 21, 2023
June 22, 2023
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
Remarkable Resilience - Tools for Combating Toxic Stress & Burnout
Hosted by SentinelOne

Sheila Hamilton
Mental Health Thought Leader and Author of "All the Things We Never Knew"
Guest Speaker
Today’s CIOs & CISOs face daunting challenges. As the business leader in charge of adding value to the company, finding the right talent and inspiring technology innovation, there’s an incredible amount of pressure. It’s no surprise that CIOs & CISOs are experiencing burnout at unprecedented rates. While taking care of employees is important, how can CIOs & CISOs make sure they are taking care of themselves to help make their careers sustainable while maintaining a sense of well-being?
Join this keynote to explore:
- Evidence-based strategies that can help alleviate burnout
- How to recognize the signs and symptoms of toxic stress and burnout
- How to remain engaged, energized, and focused during turbulent times
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
The Most Important Shift for Cybersecurity in a Generation
Hosted by Netskope

Gerry Plaza
Field CTO - Chief Strategy Officer
Netskope

Joe Lee
Firm Director, Information Security & Compliance
Arnold & Porter LLP

Izhar Mujaddidi
Chief Information Security Officer
Carleon Behavioral Health, a subsidiary of Elevance Health
We live in a world where everything is hybrid and the blend between personal, corporate, private and public is ever-changing and presents us with a host of new challenges. This has increased and complicated the attack surface and the pressure to converge tools and do “more with less” is at peak levels. We must meet this watershed moment with the right team, plans, and technology.
Join this interactive session to learn:
- How to build an effective plan for change without adding to the chaos
- What consolidation approaches save money without sacrificing security
- Use cases that deliver immediate value and efficiency while improving user experience
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Creating a Clear Cloud Security Strategy
Hosted by Qualys

Alex Kreilein
Vice President, Product Security
Qualys

Massimo Favro
CISO
NVR

Tunde Oni-Daniel
Vice President, SMD & Head of Security Architecture, Engineering & Operations
OneMain Financial
Shift Left? Shift Right? CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP, CDR… the list of cloud security acronyms and slogans can be terrifyingly long. At the end of the day, how can a security leader cut through the buzzwords to create a clear cloud strategy with effective technology deployment so that you are ready for whatever comes next?
Join this executive boardroom to discuss:
- Assessing your current state and articulating your ideal state – and what technologies lie in between
- Clarifying your cloud security strategy and how it aligns to cloud configuration
- Best practices for a modern organization to defend and monitor cloud infrastructure
10:25am - 11:00am Networking Break
10:30am - 10:55am Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
June 21, 2023
June 22, 2023
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Washington, DC CISO Community Executive Summit.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
Location
Venue & Accommodation
Convene, 1201 Wilson BlvdParking and Arrival:
Metro: Rosslyn Station - walk across N Moore St. to 1201 Wilson Blvd.
Parking Garage: Located at 1800 N. Lynn Street. Daily between 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Parking is $8.00 for a half day, $17.00 for a full day.
The entrance of the building is between N Lynn St and N Moore St. on Wilson Blvd.
Enter through the main lobby of Central Place Tower on 1201 Wilson Blvd. Please check in at the security desk (right-hand side) with your photo ID and proceed up to Convene, located on the 30th floor.
Community Program Manager
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