
Charlotte CISO Community
Executive Summit
November 14, 2024 | Westin Charlotte
November 14, 2024
Westin Charlotte
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Charlotte'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:
Strengthening influence and partnerships across organization
Making data-driven decisions to improve business outcomes and allow for innovation
Thoughtfully leveraging AI to develop needed, business-enabling tools and processes
Charlotte 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

Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
CISO

Christina Bray
Collins Aerospace
Deputy CISO

William Curtiss
Paper Excellence
Global CISO

Frank DePaola
Enpro
VP, CISO

Steve Hagood
Trane Technologies
SVP & CIO

Murshid Khan
Coastal Federal Credit Union
CIO

John Scrimsher
Kontoor Brands
CISO

Patrick Thompson
DXC Technology
Senior Vice President, Enterprise Transformation Office

Bonnie Titone
Duke Energy
SVP & Chief Administration Officer

Kimberly Trapani
American Tire Distributors
SVP & CISO
What to Expect
Agenda
7:45am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast
Registration, Breakfast and Leadership Book Swap
Please join us for breakfast to start out the day. We also invite you to bring your favorite leadership books for a Book Swap at the Executive Summit throughout the day. Which books have influenced you as a leader? Bring a book with your notes in the margins or a fresh copy to leave, and then swap for a book one of your fellow executives has brought. This idea was inspired by one of your own Governing Body Members!
8:30am - 9:15am Keynote
You Speak, They Swarm — The Power of Story in Reaching Your Audience
Hosted by Tanium

Arthur Zards
Thought Leader, TED/TEDx Speaker, Coach & Producer
Guest Speaker
"Those who tell the stories rule society." (Plato) Busy executives don’t have time to learn complex communication models or esoteric storytelling processes — you need a simple, effective framework that can help you not only connect with any audience, but also elicit real change. Enter the SWARM™ Effect.
Join this session with Arthur Zards — an expert on storytelling, TEDster and provocateur — to:
- Hone your skills in executive influence
- Adopt a more authentic and engaging approach to speaking
- Take your next presentation from “understandable” to “compelling”
9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break
9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session
AI Data Readiness — A Blueprint for Success
Hosted by Google Cloud

Andre Walker-Upshur
Senior Principal, Data Analytics/Security, Value Creation
Google Cloud
Achieving AI data readiness is crucial for organizations aiming to leverage machine learning effectively. By prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data, companies can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their AI systems. Implementing robust data management practices, including collection, preprocessing and validation, supports scalable and reliable AI applications, driving innovation and maintaining a competitive edge in the tech industry.
Join this session to learn more about:
- Prioritizing high-quality, well-structured data to enhance AI system accuracy and efficiency
- Implementing robust data management practices
- Focusing on scalable and reliable AI applications to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Privacy by Design — Win Consumer Trust and Loyalty in Age of AI
Hosted by Twilio

Charles Bruce
Regulated Verticals Managing Director
Twilio

Eric Christian
SVP & Enterprise Chief Technology Officer
Advocate Health

Jason Cox
Director of Information Security
Elevate Textiles
Personal data holds immense value for organizations and, as more commerce takes place over digital channels, consumers are increasingly concerned about what’s happening to all their data. According to a recent study, 98% of consumers want brands to do more to guarantee the privacy of their data, as well as be more transparent about how their data is used. Earning consumer trust starts with being a good steward of customer data, which makes the topic of data privacy and protection a critical issue for all businesses, and especially for those companies looking to use new AI tools to scale.
Join this session to discuss:
- Navigating the convergence of consumer, government, and market forces that shape global flows of data
- Integrating privacy by design principles into the entire customer journey and product life cycle
- Responsibly leveraging new technologies, such as AI, without sacrificing customer trust and loyalty
9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom
Extending the Identity Security Frontier
Hosted by Delinea

Mike Williams
SVP, Americas Sales
Delinea

Michael Irwin
CISO
Odyssey Logistics

Martin Strasburger
Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer
Duke Energy
With the sensitivity of privileged accounts, unpatched vulnerabilities and an extensive remote workforce, robust and automated identify security is essential to securing your most critical systems and data. Implementing this is a journey, not a quick fix.
Join this interactive boardroom to discuss:
- The difference between strong identity solutions and simple password management
- Address different approaches to solving Privilege Access Management
- Gain buy in from across the organization on effective solutions
10:25am - 11:05am 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.
11:05am - 11:50am Breakout Session
Embracing Innovation – Real-World GenAI Use Cases
Hosted by Veza

Christina Bray
Deputy CISO
Collins Aerospace
The present moment offers an opportunity to unlock GenAI's transformative power, but maturity across organizations varies. Business leaders recognize this technology is a catalyst for innovation. By understanding real-world case studies with lessons learned from peers, we can create real movement forward inside of own organizations.
Bring your questions and experiences to this interactive session to discuss:
- Implemented practical GenAI use cases and identified opportunities
- Compared and measured platforms and solutions for value outcomes
- Balanced approach to value and risk
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
Generative AI — Should CISOs be Guardians or Gatekeepers?
Hosted by Grip Security and Abnormal Security

Lior Yaari
CEO and Co-Founder
Grip Security

Mick Leach
Field CISO
Abnormal Security

John Scrimsher
CISO
Kontoor Brands
From content generation to data analysis, generative AI is transforming the way people work and drastically improving productivity. However, the benefits do not come without risks, and the technology has the potential to do more harm than good when placed in the wrong hands. So what do security leaders need to know about the risks of generative AI, and how do they mitigate them?
Join this session for an insightful discussion on the latest cybersecurity challenges associated with generative AI, including:
- How the threat landscape is changing as a result of generative AI
- How businesses can ensure the privacy and security of sensitive data used in generative AI applications and govern them appropriately
- What tools and capabilities are necessary to protect organizations from malicious uses of generative AI
11:05am - 11:50am Executive Boardroom
SecOps Transformation — Cybersecurity at Scale
Hosted by Palo Alto Networks

Xavier Saavedra
Director, SOC Transformation Advisors
Palo Alto Networks

Bob Donnelly
BISO
The Kroger Co.

Murshid Khan
CIO
Coastal Federal Credit Union
Today’s security operations centers are facing a barrage of “more.” More attacks. More threat actors. More devices and data. More security tools. More regulations. More specialized focus areas. More silos. With the modern security landscape changing fast, the SOC must evolve to meet current threats, demands and pressures.
Join this session to discuss:
- Balancing business demands and a stable security architecture at scale
- Gaining clarity with AI-driven intelligence
- Integrating incident responses for faster reaction
11:50am - 12:35pm Lunch Service
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Charlotte CISO Community Executive Summit.
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Location
Venue & Accommodation
Westin CharlotteOn-Site Parking
Self Daily: $35.00
Valet Daily: $48.00
Electric Car Charging Station
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Charlotte at a reduced conference rate. Reservations should be made online or by calling 1-866-837-4148. Please mention Evanta CISO and CIO Executive Summit to ensure the appropriate room rate.
Deadline to book using the discounted room rate of $284 USD (plus tax) is October 22, 2024.
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