6 Highlights at Upcoming CISO Executive Summits

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming regional Executive Summits taking place from October through December in Evanta communities across North America. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to rapidly evolve with increased threats and new technology, it is more important than ever to come together to address challenges, celebrate successes, forge new connections, and learn from each other.

Evanta has been engaging with our Governing Body Members all year to understand their top business priorities and challenges to ensure that our final gatherings of 2024 will be the most valuable platforms for peer learning and insights from industry leaders.

By understanding these key areas, Evanta has curated well-rounded sessions that are timely and relevant for CISOs and their teams. Bringing together peers, thought leaders, and solution providers in one space fosters a secure community of like-minded individuals who can collaborate effectively on tools and best practices.

Here is a sneak peek of six exciting sessions and speakers at upcoming Evanta CISO Executive Summits this fall.

1. Mike Drop — Third Party Strategy and More at the Phoenix CISO Executive Summit

In this session, Mike Lettman, Senior Information Security Analyst at Tri Counties Bank, Mike Manrod, CISO at Grand Canyon University, and Mike Moore, CISO at the Arizona Secretary of State, will lead an open-ended, interactive session focusing on third-party strategy and AI, before opening the floor to audience members to ask pressing questions.

1. Fostering a Cyber Resiliency Culture in a Fast-Paced World at the New Jersey CISO Executive Summit

As businesses race ahead with technological advancements, it's crucial to keep a robust cyber resiliency framework in place to meet business demands and tackle the ever-evolving threat landscape. This keynote with Inderpal Kohli, VP and CIO at Englewood Health, and Rod Aday, CISO at Bank of China, will focus on comprehensive cyber resiliency strategies to better protect assets, reduce downtime and maintain a competitive edge.
 

1. Aligning Enterprise Applications ― IT’s Role in Funding Innovation at the Indianapolis Executive Summit

As resources toward enterprise applications increase, IT plays a critical role in shaping the future of enterprise application landscapes. By 2027, Gartner predicts around 70% of organizations will prioritize GenAI by delivered benefits rather than by product functionality and performance. Gartner analyst Tad Travis will share more about enhancing the usability of such technologies.

1. CISOs on the Hot Seat — A New Era of Liability at the Southern California CISO Executive Summit

CISOs are accustomed to answering for the business when security programs fall victim to attack. However, recent personal legal scrutiny of CISOs has set a precedent, stirred up concern and left security leaders questioning their protection. Join Kris Virtue, Global Head of Cybersecurity at Qualcomm, and Aravind Swaminathan, Global Co-Chair of Cybersecurity and Data Privacy at Orrick, as they share resources, best practices and keys to communication to proactively protect your personal assets and reputation.
 

1. Who Knew It Could "BISO" Simple? At the Houston CISO Executive Summit

When it comes to success, people think there is a silver bullet or single key to success. However, true long-term success is achieved through key communications and continued strategic relationships across the business. Annessa McKenzie, CISO at ConocoPhillips understood exactly where the BISO role could add tremendous value to her team. This conversation between Annessa and her BISO team will give insight on how to leverage relationships to improve collaboration, risk management and security posture.
 

1. Business-First Security – A New Chapter for an Iconic Brand at the Chicago CISO Executive Summit

Join Joe Mendel, CISO at Kellanova, and his Senior Director of Security Architecture Drew Pekkarinen as they share their experience overseeing and managing the spinoff of the iconic Kellogg's brand into two separate companies. They will share the importance of letting the business guide your security goals and strategies, whilst managing a team through rapid change and transformation in a high-stakes, high-visibility environment.

If you’re a security leader navigating issues like these, don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in our upcoming Evanta Executive Summits. These gatherings unite top CISOs to collaborate on innovative ideas and gain insights into the experiences across various organizations and industries.

Join one of our Evanta CISO gatherings and be part of the conversation. Apply to participate in your regional CISO community here, or if you are already a community member, sign in to MyEvanta to register for your upcoming Executive Summit. Take action now and secure your spot at these invaluable events!