San Francisco CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 3, 2026 | Beacon Grand
March 3, 2026
Beacon Grand
Collaborate with your peers
Join San Francisco'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
San Francisco 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
Krishnan Chellakarai
Gilead Sciences
CISO, Head of Information Security, Risk & Compliance
Bryan Green
MGM Resorts International
CISO
Mandy Huth
Ultra Clean Technology
SVP, CISO
Jeremiah Kung
AppLovin
CISO
Leda Muller
Stanford University
Chief Information Security & Privacy Officer
David Tugwell
Agilent Technologies
AVP & CISO
Agenda
March 3, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Securing AI in Practice — Use Cases, Governance, and Business Alignment
Thomas Mazzaferro
Chief Data Officer
Cyera
Prakash Kalaiah
Head of Security
Enphase Energy
Adam DeMonaco
CISO
Rakuten
Paul Fang
CISO
BeOne Medicines
Allison Henry
CISO
University of California - Berkeley
Atticus Tysen
Chief Information Security & Fraud Prevention Officer
Intuit
Patrick Wilson
Information Security Officer, Executive
Adventist Health
Artificial Intelligence has shifted from a theoretical risk to an operational reality for CISOs, appearing in every conversation and becoming deeply embedded in security programs and business processes. Organizations are leveraging AI to automate workflows, enhance threat detection, and streamline compliance, prompting security leaders to seek practical guidance on securing these rapidly evolving implementations.
This requires a strategic approach, real-world experiences and shared lessons learned to drive towards secure and successful adoption. As CISOs align AI with broader organizational objectives, it is essential that AI investments not only reduce risk but also support revenue growth and strategic priorities.
Discussion Questions:
- What real-world AI use-cases have you implemented that measurably improved your organization’s cybersecurity posture or operational efficiency?
- How have you addressed resource gaps and third-party risks when deploying AI-driven security solutions?
- What governance frameworks or best practices have helped you manage the risks and accountability challenges of autonomous or generative AI systems?
- How are cybersecurity teams ensuring that all AI implementations are secure, while also supporting business objectives?
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.
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