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March 13, 2025 | Surly Brewing Co.
March 13, 2025
Surly Brewing Co.
Join Minneapolis'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:
The AI Evolution — Navigating the New Age of Cyber Threats
Steering the AI Ship — Crafting Robust Governance
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Vince Aimutis
Federated Insurance
VP, Director, Information Services & CISO
Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
VP, CISO
Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations
Jeff Johnson
Digikey
Director, IT Security
Aimee Martin
Data Recognition Corporation
CISO
Greg Matthias
Agiliti
VP, CISO
Tina Meeker
Sleep Number
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture
Michael Rogers
Hormel Foods
CISO & Director Information Security & Compliance
Param Vig
Solventum
SVP, CISO
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Jim Robertson
Director of Solutions Engineering
Concentric AI
Tina Meeker
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture
Sleep Number
Aimee Martin
CISO
Data Recognition Corporation
Glenn Toby
Information Security Officer
Minnesota State Lottery
Jason Meszaros
Director, Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
ATS
Ashok Kallam
CISO
Fairview Health Services
Ryan West
CISO
Life Time
With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity has remained a critical concern for organizations. The integration of AI into cybersecurity strategies presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for CISOs. Security leaders are tasked with the dual challenge of harnessing AI to strengthen security measures while defending against AI-powered attacks.
This requires a strategic approach that involves continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization. By effectively incorporating AI into their cybersecurity frameworks, CISOs can not only protect critical assets but also empower their organizations to innovate securely in the digital age.
Steering the AI Ship Through its Evolution
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
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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.
Parking & Transportation
Complimentary self-parking available at Surly Brewing Co. parking lot.
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