Florida CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 5, 2020 | Wynwood Walls
March 5, 2020
Wynwood Walls
Collaborate with your peers
Join Florida'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:
Investing in your people and the right technologies
Innovating with advanced technologies and new delivery models
Influencing business stakeholders and enterprise outcomes
Florida CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Shawn Bowen
Restaurant Brands International
CISO

Otto Contreras
City of Miami
Deputy CIO

Gary Eppinger
Carnival
Global Chief Information Security Officer & Privacy Officer

Juan Gomez-Sanchez
Lennar
Chief Security Officer

Kevin Grayling
Florida Crystals
Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Gram Ludlow
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation
VP, Global Information Security

Marcos Marrero
H.I.G. Capital
Chief Information Security Officer

Dave Pearson
Sykes Enterprises
EVP & CIO

Luis Suarez
H.I.G. Capital
Chief Information Officer

Christine Vanderpool
Florida Crystals
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Agenda
March 5, 2020
4:00pm - 5:00pm Executive Networking Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Building for the Future — Business Enablers, Drivers and Innovators
Shawn Bowen
CISO
Restaurant Brands International
Nicole Ford
VP and Chief Information Security Officer
Carrier
Juan Gomez-Sanchez
Chief Security Officer
Lennar
Christine Vanderpool
Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer
Florida Crystals
The CIO and CISO roles have evolved to become customer-facing, revenue-driving digital experts. While the term digital means something different to every organization, the basic goal remains the same — to better serve customers and the business.
During this engaging conversation among peers, CIOs and CISOs will discuss their role in driving stronger business outcomes throughout the organization.
Building and Innovating New Processes and Businesses
- What tactics have you used to increase awareness of technology and security across the business? How can you more effectively drive these conversations and changes?
- How are you improving the cost, efficiency and value of program delivery?
Fostering a Growth Mindset — Enabling and Optimizing Culture
- How should IT and security organizations foster a work culture that embraces change while enabling the business to move forward?
- How are you developing your employees to have an owner mindset, and how can they strategically become business advisors and advocates for innovation?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
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.
Location
Venue
Wynwood WallsCommunity Program Manager
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