ISE® East Schedule of Events 2024

Participants may be eligible to earn up to 8 CPEs for full participation in the ISE® East Private Welcome Dinner (2 CPEs) and the ISE® East Summit. (6 CPEs).

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

ISE® EAST PRIVATE WELCOME DINNER

Attendees are eligible to earn 2 CPE for this event.

Thursday, June 20, 2024

11 AM - 3 PM: Registration

Location: Private Pre-function

9:30 AM: ISE® Continental Breakfast

Location: Private Pre-function

The exclusive VIP Continental Breakfast kicks off the day by connecting sponsors, nominees, and executive attendees in a relaxed morning atmosphere over coffee and light breakfast items.

11:00 AM: ISE® Signature Luncheon (Invitation Only)

Location: Tesserae

12:50 PM: Welcoming Remarks and Introductions

Location: Cresthaven

Marci McCarthy
CEO and President of T.E.N.
CEO and Chairman of ISE® Talent
Biography

T.E.N.'s CEO & President will welcome guests, provide an overview of the program agenda and event purpose, and introduce the speakers and sponsors of the ISE® East Summit and Awards 2024. Marci will be the emcee of the summit and will moderate the ISE® Fireside Chats and T.E.N. Tech Talks.

1:00 PM: Keynote Address

Location: Cresthaven

Dr. Yonesy F. Nuñez
Chief Information Security Officer
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
ISE® East Executive Award Finalist 2023
ISE® East Executive Award Winner 2023
Biography

Knowledge Security

1:30 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question

Location: Cresthaven
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy

We Cannot Be Complacent. Why We Need to Look at the Past, Present and Be Proactive

David Nolan
Vice President, Enterprise Risk & CISO
Aaron's
ISE® East Executive Award Finalist 2023
ISE® East People's Choice Award Winner 2023
Biography

Kevin Morrison
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Driven Brands
ISE® Southeast People’s Choice Award Winner 2015
Biography

1:45 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #1

Location: Cresthaven

1:55 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk

Location: Cresthaven
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy

Detect to Defend: Strategies Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats in an AI-Driven World

Xavier Ashe
SVP, Cybersecurity Operations
Truist
Biography

DJ Goldsworthy
Vice President of Security Operations & Threat Management
Aflac
Biography

2:10 PM: ISE® Tabletop Conversations

Location: Cresthaven

Safeguarding Data in AI Powered and Multi-Cloud Environments

Kenneth Viciana
VP, Global Data & Analytics Products
TSYS
Biography

2:35 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #2

Location: Cresthaven

2:45 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question

Location: Cresthaven

3:00 PM: BREAK

3:15 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk

Location: Cresthaven

Complexity Unleashed: Navigating the Murkiness of Multi-Cloud Infrastructure in Digital Transformation

Max Garcia
CISO, Digital First Banking
NCR Voyix
Biography

Ben Hendrick
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Ryder Systems
Biography

3:30 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #3

Location: Cresthaven

3:40 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #4

Location: Cresthaven

3:50 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question

Location: Cresthaven

4:05 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #5

Location: Cresthaven

4:15 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk

Location: Cresthaven

4:30 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question

Location: Cresthaven
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy

Empowering Security Executives to Make Informed Decisions – The Right Access at the Right Time

Kevin Gowen
Chief Information Security Officer
Synovus Financial Corporation
ISE® East Executive Award Winner 2022
Biography

Deborah Wheeler, CISSP
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
Delta Air Lines
Biography
ISE® Central People's Choice Award Winner 2007
ISE® Central Executive Award Finalist 2007

4:45 PM: Wrap Up and Closing Remarks

Location: Cresthaven

5:00 PM: ISE® VIP Reception

Location: Tesserae

ISE® Nominees, sponsors and special guests will have the opportunity to network in a private setting.

6:00 PM: Sponsor Pavilion and Dinner Buffet

Location: Pre Function Space and The Study

Guests enjoy gourmet dinner while networking and meeting the sponsors.

7:30 PM: ISE® East Awards Gala

Location: Cresthaven

Marci McCarthy
CEO and President of T.E.N.
CEO and Chairman of ISE® Talent
Biography

Honoring and celebrating the award nominees, this exciting occasion brings together top security executives to recognize the individuals and the project teams who have made a significant and positive impact on their organizations through exemplary performance. Don't miss the Passport for Prizes drawing and a chance to win outstanding gifts from our sponsors!

9:00 PM: Champagne & Dessert Reception

Location: Pre Function Space and The Study

Enjoy champagne and dessert while celebrating the winners, nominees and project teams.