New York CIO Community
Town Hall
September 16, 2025 | 10:00am EDT
September 16, 2025
10:00am EDT
AI and Cybersecurity — Navigating the Next Frontier
Participate with your CIO peers in the New York 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 New York community to discuss:
Collaborating for Co-Ownership to Drive Digital Innovation
Empowering Business Technologists
Focusing on Architecture and Innovation
Discussion Leaders
Members of the New York CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Dan Kent
Cloudflare
Field CTO
Presenter

David Baird
Wesleyan University
VP, IT & CIO
Discussion Leader

Brian Carlson
Sodexo
CIO, North America
Discussion Leader

Rama Donepudi
Reckitt Benckiser
CIO, Global Nutrition
Discussion Leader

Jean-Michel Kientz
Harbor Freight Tools
CTO
Discussion Leader

Angela Chen
University of Delaware
CIO
Discussion Leader
Agenda
September 16, 2025
10:00am - 11:00am EDT
AI and Cybersecurity — Navigating the Next Frontier
Hosted by Cloudflare
AI is already reshaping the business and technology landscapes, but we are only at the beginning of its long-term impact. While many organizations focus on what AI can do today, CIOs must look ahead to the next 5 or even 10 years. How can technology leaders deliver AI-enabled growth outcomes while building a resilient technology environment that evolves with emerging threats?
Join this Town Hall to explore:
- Ensuring AI initiatives start with solving real business problems, not just adopting technology for technology’s sake
- Adapting security architectures and policies to protect against AI-enabled threats and evolving attack techniques
- Preparing teams, skills, and processes to maximize AI’s long-term impact
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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