Milwaukee CISO Community
Executive Summit
November 17, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
November 17, 2026
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Milwaukee'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:
Scaling AI Without Scaling Risk
Leading Enterprise Reinvention
Connecting Technology to Business Value
Milwaukee 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

Jeremy Bauer
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sr Director, Information Security (CISO)

Rick Sackett
ProAmpac
Global Vice President of Information Security
What to Expect
Agenda
Executive Boardroom Sessions
Cyber Risk Is a Boardroom Issue Now
With new regulations and rapidly evolving threats, cyber risk is no longer just an IT concern. It is now a board-level mandate. CIOs and CISOs must ensure directors understand the true business impact of security decisions, from regulatory penalties to reputational damage.
In this peer roundtable, technology and security leaders will share strategies and challenges in:
- Translating technical risks into clear, compelling business language for the board
- Preparing for heightened regulatory scrutiny and board accountability
- Building a security narrative that drives informed action and investment
Strategic Resources Fueling IT Success
Technology teams are continually expected to deliver impactful results within fixed budgets and headcount. How can leaders ensure their organizations maintain strategic objectives by leveraging the resources already at hand?
Join this session to explore:
- Innovative strategies for maximizing the effectiveness of existing IT resources
- Leadership approaches for motivating teams and strengthening culture
- Methods to communicate and demonstrate the business value of technology investments
Optimizing Data for Strategic Impact
Up to 80% of enterprise data remains unorganized—slowing decisions, inflating costs, and increasing risk. Data optimization isn’t just an IT priority; it’s a strategic advantage that drives trusted insights, AI readiness, and enterprise resilience. Are you unlocking the full value of your data—or falling behind?
Join this roundtable to explore how to:
- Unlock value from untapped enterprise data assets
- Strengthen decision-making through analytics utilizing clean, optimized data
- Accelerate AI with trusted data foundations
Maximizing ROI in Application Research and Selection
Selecting the right applications is essential for business agility, security, and growth. With countless options available, leaders must ensure technology decisions align with business goals and user needs.
Join this peer-led roundtable to discuss:
- Creating clear, objective criteria for evaluating application options
- Building constructive, transparent relationships with vendors and stakeholders
- Engaging teams to drive consensus throughout the selection process
Breakout Session
Getting to Yes Workshop — Turning Mandates Into Momentum
Leaders are often handed mandates that leave little room for negotiation, whether it’s adopting new technologies, moving to the cloud, or making major changes to security practices. The real challenge is turning these requirements into opportunities for progress across teams, security, and the business. In this workshop, technology and security leaders will share practical strategies, real-world experiences, and honest lessons about what helps move organizations forward when “no” is not an option.
Discussion topics include:
- Building a culture of shared accountability and security during times of change
- Turning business requirements into clear, actionable strategies
- Leading teams through challenging mandates and finding ways to create positive momentum
Keynote Sessions
Securing the Rise of AI Identities
According to the International Data Corporation, the number of AI identities is expected to reach 1.3 billion in just two years. Yet many organizations don’t secure AI identities effectively, granting excessive access and relying on outdated, slow processes.
Join this session to learn how to:
Identify gaps in agent access visibility, ownership, and governance
Address the unique challenges of identity security in AI environments
Build scalable identity foundations to enable innovation and efficiency
Think Big. Start Small. Scale Fast. — Scaling AI Responsibly in the Age of Autonomous Intelligence
Every organization has AI ambitions. The real challenge isn't building a pilot, it's scaling AI securely, responsibly, and in a way that delivers measurable business value. Join Timothy Dickson, SVP & Chief Digital & Information Officer, and Reshad Alam, VP of Cybersecurity, for an executive discussion on what it takes to move from AI experimentation to enterprise transformation. Drawing from Regal Rexnord's experience deploying AI agents, Copilot, automation, and a Digital Operating Model, they will share lessons learned on balancing rapid innovation with governance, cybersecurity, and trust.
Key Takeaways:
- Scale AI from isolated use cases to enterprise transformation through the right operating model, governance structure, and leadership alignment
- Build trust in AI through cybersecurity, observability, governance, and responsible deployment practices that enable innovation without increasing risk
- Demonstrate measurable business impact by preparing your workforce for the age of AI agents while driving productivity, operational efficiency, enhanced customer experiences, and growth
Gartner Keynote Session
Reclaiming Human Connection as a Strategic Advantage
As organizations navigate unprecedented technological change, many leaders are discovering that technology alone is not enough to drive transformation. Sustainable business outcomes depend on an organization's ability to build trust, strengthen relationships, and lead through increasing complexity. In this opening keynote, Madelin Santana explores why human connection remains one of the most underutilized drivers of performance and how leaders can leverage it to accelerate change, improve resilience, and create lasting business impact.
Join this keynote to learn how to:
- Align technology initiatives with the people responsible for adoption
- Strengthen leadership judgment and self-awareness in complex environment
- Build trust and connection as catalysts for organizational performance
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 & Accommodation
Hyatt Regency MilwaukeeCommunity Program Manager
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