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Seattle CISO Executive Summit

June 24, 2025 | Grand Hyatt Seattle

June 24, 2025
Grand Hyatt Seattle

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Governing Body Co-Chairs

Brian Abrahamson

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Chief Digital Officer & Associate Laboratory Director

Darren Challey

Remitly
VP, CISO

Charu Jain

Alaska Airlines
SVP Merchandising & Innovation

Chuck Markarian

PACCAR
CISO

Laurent Rotival

Cambia Health Solutions
EVP & CIO

What to Expect

Interactive Sessions

Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.

Community Networking

Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Seattle CISO community.

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

Agenda

June 24, 2025

morning afternoon

8:00am - 8:30am Registration & Breakfast

8:30am - 9:15am Keynote

Trust Matters More than Ever

David Horsager

CEO and Best-Selling author, Guest Speaker

Guest Speaker

Trust is both a fundamental business issue and the biggest asset of a company. Without it, companies lose reputations, employees and culture. With trust, organizations enjoy greater creativity, productivity, and results. Through extensive research and experience, Dr. David Horsager learned what it takes to gain and keep the “Trust Edge.”

Join this keynote to discover:

Keys to building morale and culture through trust
Frameworks for building trust across the enterprise
Tenants of trust to create successful leaders and organizations

9:15am - 9:40am Networking Break

9:40am - 10:25am Breakout Session

Securing Data Flow in the AI-Quantum Era

Steve Riley

VP & Field CTO

Netskope

Sensitive data movement poses risks, but outright restriction can hinder operations. Organizations need agile security frameworks to protect data in the AI and quantum era. This session explores modern security platforms that enable secure data flow and prepare for post-quantum encryption (PQE).

Join this session to learn:

Choosing secure access methods for diverse use cases
Adapting security to risk, user behavior and AI interactions
Preparing for post-quantum encryption's enterprise impact

9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom

Establishing Cyber Resilience Across the Cloud

Steve Person

CISO

Cambia Health Solutions

Brian Talbert

Managing Director, CISO

Alaska Airlines

In an era where users are ubiquitous and digital operations sit in the cloud and beyond, it’s key to move beyond a foundational security approach and focus on achieving cyber resilience. The task at hand involves navigating complexity and upholding visibility and control to ensure uninterrupted operation despite cyber threats.

Join this session to explore:

Enhancing security and cost-effectiveness across diverse cloud environments
Leveraging AI innovations while addressing global regulatory and data privacy standards
Sharing best practices for implementing effective cloud best practices across a global footprint

9:40am - 10:25am Executive Boardroom

Protecting Innovation — Rethinking Data Security Strategies

Chris Bates

Chief Security Officer

Cyberhaven

Carlos Melvin

Global Data Privacy Officer

Starbucks

AI makes creating and consuming data easier than ever, with shadow AI and dark data presenting new challenges to security teams. As the tactics for protecting data evolve, IT and security leaders must adopt a risk-based strategy to protect mission-critical data and safeguard innovation.

Join this session to discover:

Effective practices for ongoing monitoring to identify risks
Rapid investigation and response techniques for insider threats
CIO and CISO partnership strategies for evolving your data protection approach

10:25am - 11:10am Networking Break

10:35am - 11:00am Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings

11:10am - 11:55am Breakout Session

Breakout Session hosted by Wiz

More details coming soon.

11:10am - 11:55am Executive Boardroom

From Pilots to Production — Scaling AI Value

Mike Menke

Field CTO

AHEAD

Lutz Beck

CIO

Daimler Truck North America

Many enterprises face challenges in transitioning AI pilots into impactful, production-ready solutions. CIOs must navigate complexities beyond technology, including business alignment and organizational readiness, to drive tangible business impact.

In this session, you’ll discuss:

Prioritizing AI initiatives for measurable business impact
Engaging legal and security teams early to minimize risks
Embedding change management for sustainable scaling

11:10am - 11:55am Executive Boardroom

From Chaos to Clarity ― How AI is Transforming Data Security

Mike Eisenberg

Executive Advisor, Data Risk Services

Cyera

Your data is everywhere ― across clouds, apps, and teams. Innovation demands speed, security demands control. To lead securely, CISOs and CIOs need more than policies and firewalls ― they need real-time visibility, actionable intelligence, and AI that keeps pace. Join this boardroom to unpack how AI is reshaping data security. You’ll walk away with strategies to:

Turn fragmented data environments into a unified governance foundation
Stay ahead of shifting regulations with scalable, AI-supported compliance
Empower teams with shared accountability and smarter security

11:55am - 12:25pm Networking & Meal Service

Women In IT & Security Networking Lunch

Female, non-binary, and allied IT & cyber leaders are invited to eat lunch and connect in our reserved networking space. Those in attendance can freely discuss best practices, key challenges and mission-critical priorities before heading over to the midday keynote.

11:55am - 12:30pm Lunch Service

12:30pm - 1:05pm Analyst Keynote

How to Shift Organizational Culture to Embrace AI

Cynthia Phillips

Sr. Director Analyst

Gartner

Does your organization have an AI-ready culture? Organizational culture is the shared identity that shapes our work norms — work norms that generative AI is about to disrupt. 60% of leaders recognize enterprise culture as a barrier to IT-related change. Join this session to gain clear guidance on steps to cultivate a generative AI culture that will help propel your organization into the future.

In this keynote, you will learn how to:

Structure AI-related communication to ensure awareness and actionability
Effectively engage users from across the AI maturity spectrum using open-source change
Create an iterative strategy to continuously upskill employees toward AI digital dexterity

1:05pm - 1:30pm Break

1:30pm - 2:15pm Breakout Session

Building a Strategy for an AI-First Business

Diego Dugatkin

Chief Product Officer

Box

The future of business is rapidly evolving — a future where AI agents are part of the workforce, almost any process or workflow can be automated, and customers expect better, more intelligent experiences across their unstructured data. Whether that means automating loans or onboarding employees faster, applying intelligence to your unstructured data can be a pathway to stay ahead of the competition.

Join this interactive session to explore:

Practical approaches to building an unstructured data strategy
Robust content workflows and use cases for AI-first businesses
Tips for optimizing while balancing your AI and security strategies

1:30pm - 2:15pm Breakout Session

Cyber Resilience — Embracing Collective Defense

Adrian Mayers

VP & CISO

Premera Blue Cross

In today's volatile cybersecurity landscape, breaches are inevitable, demanding a collective approach to manage disruptions. This interactive session highlights the importance of diversity of thought in enhancing resilience and the critical role of technology in shaping human experiences.

In this session, we will discuss:

Strategies for implementing a "Whole-of-Nation" cyber defense
The role of diversity in enhancing organizational resilience
Ways to align technology, security, and business objectives

2:15pm - 3:00pm Networking Break

2:25pm - 2:50pm Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Peer-to-Peer Meetings

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings"

3:00pm - 3:45pm Breakout Session

AI Driving Customer, Employee and Business Transformation

Charu Jain

SVP Merchandising & Innovation

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is leading the industry with its innovative AI strategy. Charu Jain, head of Alaska’s Guest Digital Experience and Innovation, shares insights into pioneering technologies like Natural Language Search, AI Virtual Assistants, and Digital Twins. Discover how Alaska is transforming customer experiences and streamlining operations. Charu will discuss driving organizational change, leveraging OKRs, and building enterprise-wide support.

In this session, you’ll learn:

Leadership strategies for fostering innovation
Alaska Airlines' AI-driven industry advancements
Preparing for the future of AI Agentics

3:00pm - 3:45pm Executive Boardroom

Elevating Power Skills to Influence Key Stakeholders

Cynthia Phillips

Sr. Director Analyst

Gartner

In a world where incremental progress is not enough, real change is essential and the need to engage a broader range of senior leaders increases. CIOs & CISOs can maximize their executive impact by effectively partnering with key leaders.

Join this session to:

Identify what situations require the greatest influence
Equip yourself to build trust in executive circles
Learn simple, effective techniques to enhance communication

3:00pm - 3:45pm Executive Boardroom

Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators

Ravi Waran

VP, CIO

Clearwater Paper

Organizations must prioritize building dynamic innovation teams and bridging the skills gap through diverse talent development strategies. This interactive session, featuring insights from multiple industries and organizations, will explore how nurturing young talent and establishing innovation hubs can drive organizational growth and adaptability.

In this session, you’ll discuss:

Methods to expand internship programs for skill development
Techniques to integrate fresh perspectives into organizational culture
Ways to cultivate a workforce ready to tackle future challenges

3:45pm - 4:00pm Networking Break

4:00pm - 4:35pm Keynote

Mentorship Dynamics — Elevate Your Career Path

Darren Challey

VP, CISO

Remitly

Reema Nath

Chief Information Officer, Electrification Software

GE Vernova

Ever wondered how to find the perfect mentor or give back to your community through mentorship? This session delves into the art of effective mentor-mentee relationships, highlighting the significance of alignment and mutual growth. Discover how tailored mentorship can accelerate career development and foster a culture of continuous learning.

In this session, we’ll discuss:

Strategies for effective mentor-mentee matchmaking
Key insights into maximizing mentorship benefits
Techniques for fostering reciprocal growth and learning

4:35pm - 4:45pm Closing Comments and Prize Drawing

4:45pm - 6:00pm Governing Body Reception

Governing Body Reception

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members.

June 24, 2025

morning afternoon

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