Florida CISO Community
Inner Circle
February 26, 2026 | Lobster Bar Sea Grille
February 26, 2026
Lobster Bar Sea Grille
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:
Real-World AI Success Stories
Governance Frameworks for Secure AI Adoption
Aligning AI Security with Business Priorities
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
Victor Campos
JM Family Enterprises
CISO
Gary Eppinger
CSX Corporation
Vice President of Technology and CISO
Juan Gomez-Sanchez
McLane Company
VP, Cyber Resilience
Stacey Halota
Graham Holdings
VP, IS & Privacy
Rich Latayan
AAA, Inc.
CISO
Marcos Marrero
H.I.G. Capital
CISO
Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu
Techtronic Industries
VP, Global Head of Cybersecurity
Justin Zimmerman
Giant Eagle
VP, CISO
Agenda
February 26, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Securing AI in Practice — Use Cases, Governance, and Business Alignment
Artificial Intelligence has shifted from a theoretical risk to an operational reality for technology and security leaders. It’s now embedded in core business processes and security programs, influencing every strategic conversation. Organizations are deploying AI to automate workflows, strengthen threat detection, and accelerate compliance—creating both opportunity and accountability for CIOs and CISOs.
To ensure secure and successful adoption, leaders need more than technology—they need a strategic framework grounded in real-world experience. AI investments must not only mitigate risk but also advance business objectives, drive revenue growth, and align with enterprise priorities.
Discussion Questions:
- Which AI-driven use cases have delivered measurable improvements in cybersecurity posture or operational efficiency?
- How are you addressing resource constraints and third-party risk in AI-enabled security deployments?
- What governance models or best practices are proving effective for managing risk and accountability in autonomous or generative AI systems?
- How do you ensure AI implementations remain secure while supporting broader business goals?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Florida CISO Community Inner Circle.
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.
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