Chicago CIO Community
Town Hall
June 17, 2026 | 10:00am CDT
June 17, 2026
10:00am CDT
Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan
Participate with your CIO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CIOs in the Chicago community to discuss:
Adapting for Strategic Agility
Assessing Investment in and Financial Impact of AI
Managing Risk & Regulation Through Geostrategic Sourcing
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Chicago CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Aaron McAllister
Cloudflare
Field CTO
Presenter

Sayeed Shariff
Hollister Incorporated US
Head of Data, AI and Digital Platforms
Discussion Leader

Ram Tyagi
Aurora Illinois
CIO
Discussion Leader

Erik Andersen
Misumi Group
SVP IT & Corporate Officer
Discussion Leader

Vic Kalidindi
Robertshaw
Vice President of IT & CIO
Discussion Leader

Chavdar Angelov
ProAssurance
VP Technology
Discussion Leader
Agenda
June 17, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan
Hosted by Cloudflare
The era of quantum computing is approaching rapidly and, as is often the case, the threats are moving quicker than the opportunities. The shift to post-quantum cryptography requires holistic change, including proactively assessing cryptographic assets, prioritizing quantum-resistant migrations, and building crypto agility for long-term resilience. Those who act early will be best positioned to manage the post-quantum shift — before it becomes a crisis.
Join this session to discuss:
- Developing a post-quantum game plan that aligns with business risk conversations
- Planning for crypto agility across multiple regions with varying regulations
- Identifying small wins and changes that build momentum for broader quantum modernization
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
Community Program Manager
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