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CISOs Connect™ Singapore

July 21, 2026 

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2026 CISOs Top 100 Accelerated CISOs (A100)

Adam Eickhoff​, Hard Rock Digital
Adam Holland​, Ascension
Adam Mikeal​, Texas A&M University
Adam Sealey​, Nike
Alex Green​, Delta Dental Plans Association
Alex Shamsutdinov​, Upwork Inc.
Ali Syed​, Amway
Alicia Clarke​, PPC Partners
Alyssa Robinson​, Hubspot
Amy Bogac​, Baker Tilly
Arif Hameed​, C&R Software
Bemi Anjous​, Noble Corporation
Ben Hicks​, National HealthCare Corporation (NHC)
Beth-Anne Bygum​, Q2
Brent Deterding​, Afni
Brian Talbert​, Alaska Airlines
Brian Waeltz​, Cardinal Health
Carrie Mills​, Southwest Airlines
Catherine Mendonsa​, Mark Anthony Group
Cathy Puente​, Newrez
Catrena Slaughter​, Mars Wrigley
Chad Kalmes​, Benchling
Chris D. Stoneley​, Fulton Financial Corporation
Christopher Santucci​, State of Montana
Craig Barber​, Imagine Pediatrics
Daniel Nunez​, New York City Employees’ Retirement System
David Sledge​, Secure Seed Capital
Davin Darnt​, Louis Vuitton
Dawn Armstrong​, HumanGood
Devin Rudnicki​, Fitch Group, Inc
Dr. Jamaine Mungo​, Philadelphia International Airport
Emerson Rajaram​, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Eric Schlesinger​, Parsons
Gordon Groschl​, Texas Children’s Hospital
Hardeep Mehrotara​, Concert Properties
Heather Ceylan​, Box
Heather Gantt-Evans​, Marqeta
Helio Junji Takikawa​, Sompo Seguros
Hemanth Tadepalli​, May Mobility
Hugo Lai​, Temple University Health System
Ireen Birungi​, Interac Corp.
Ivana Cojbasic​, Regions Bank
Jake Hammock​, City of Seattle
Jana Moore​, Moneygram
Jay Mody​, Chimera
Jeff Shaffer​, Ben E. Keith
Jen Spencer​, NRC Health
Jennifer Swann​, Bloomberg Industry Group
Jerry D.H. Fowler​, Krispy Kreme
Jody Blanchard​, Werfen
Johann Balaguer​, Hard Rock
Jon Raper​, Chevron
Joseph Blanchard​, Hashgraph
Joshua Dray​, San Jacinto College
Juman Doleh-Alomary​, Borgwarner
Kara Schlageter​, Discovery Education
Karen Habercoss​, The University of Chicago Medicine Health System
Keith Anderson​, JetBlue
Kim Albarella​, TikTok
Krista Arndt​, St. Luke’s University Health Network
Kristopher Fador​, Bank of America
Kumar Dasani​, B. Braun Medical Inc. (US)
Kyle Bubp​, Avid
Lea Kissner​, LinkedIn
Lena Taylor​, Crocs, Inc.
LeRoy Foster​, UChicago Medicine
Lock Langdon​, Aprio
Lori Anello​, Fifth Third Bank
Lucia Milică Stacy​, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.
Maor Saubron​, Pagaya Technologies
Maria Haight​, Joyson Safety Systems
Marina Lail Kelly​, City of Raleigh, NC
Matt Bunch​, Tyson Foods
Matthew Burroughs​, Novolex
Matthew Clark​, IAT Insurance Group
Michael Brewer​, Neurocrine Biosciences
Michael Housch​, Dark Matter Technologies
Michael Nichols​, CIRCOR International
Michelle Farr​, NXP Semiconductors
Nitin Raina​, Thoughtworks
Octavia Howell​, Equifax Canada Co
Pablo De La Rosa​, Vontier
Prakash Kalaiah​, Enphase Energy
Priya Mouli​, University of Alberta
Ricardo Johnson​, Dentsply Sirona
Richard Weiss​, MRO
Roger Brotz​, Acadia Healthcare
Ronald Banks​, Toyota Financial Services Corporation
Rosalia Hajek​, Topgolf Callaway Brands
Sameer Ali​, East West Manufacturing
Sergey Tsygalnitsky​, CDK Global
Solomon Adote​, Phillips & Cohen Associates, Ltd
Stephanie Domas​, Mozilla
Stephanne Payne​, CoreCivic
Stephen Ford​, Rockwell Automation
Stephen Kerkmann​, Extendicare
Temi Adebambo​, XBOX
Tim Rains​, ADT
Vannessa Van Beek​, Fortescue
Waqas Akkawi​, Propelis

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CISOs Connect™ Nashville

June 29-30, 2026 | Nashville, TN

 

 

 

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Our hallmark event returns to Scottsdale for another high-impact, high-energy experience designed exclusively for end-user CISOs and senior security leaders.

Security Shark Tank® isn’t your typical conference. It’s where the industry’s most innovative cybersecurity solutions are put to the test—live. Vendors pitch directly to a room of experienced CISOs, fielding unfiltered questions and real-time feedback. No scripts. No fluff. Just honest, transparent dialogue that helps you quickly identify what’s truly worth your time and investment.

What to Expect:

  • Live, fast-paced vendor pitches with direct CISO engagement
  • Candid discussions that cut through marketing noise
  • Peer-driven insights from security leaders facing the same challenges
  • A highly curated, executive-level networking environment

Whether you’re looking to evaluate emerging technologies, validate solutions, or connect with peers, Security Shark Tank® delivers unmatched access and perspective.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Scottsdale on April 30, 2026.

 

 

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CISOs Connect™ Miami: 

December 7–8, 2026 | Miami, FL

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Quantum Connect & Beyond: From AI To Quantum

October 15, 2026 | Herndon, VA

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Security Shark Tank® Charlotte

October 6, 2026 | Charlotte, NC

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CISOs Connect™ Austin

September 14, 2026 | Austin, TX

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Security Shark Tank® Atlanta

August 25, 2026 | Atlanta, GA

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