Participants may be eligible to earn up to 8 CPEs for full participation in the ISE® Central-West Private Welcome Dinner (2 CPEs) and the ISE® West Summit. (6 CPEs).
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
ISE® CENTRAL-WEST PRIVATE WELCOME DINNER
5:30pm - 8:30pm CT
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
9:30 AM: ISE® Continental Breakfast
Location: 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
Location: Industry 2
Marci McCarthy
CEO and President
T.E.N.
Biography
12:50 PM: Welcoming Remarks and Introductions
Location: Great Room
Marci McCarthy
CEO and President
T.E.N.
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® Central-West Summit and Awards. 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: Great Room
Matt Fearin
Global CISO
East West Bank
Biography
Cybersecurity Leadership in Age of AI
1:30 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
We Cannot Be Complacent. Why We Need to Look at the Past, Present and Be Proactive
Harshal Mehta
VP, Chief Information Security Officer
CWT
ISE® West Executive Award Finalist 2023
Biography
1:45 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #1
Location: Great Room
1:55 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
Detect to Defend: Strategies Against Sophisticated Cyber Threats in an AI-Driven World
James Binford
Director, Offensive Security
Humana
Biography
Jack LeideckerChief Information Security Officer
Gong.io
ISE® East Executive Award Finalist 2024
Biography
2:10 PM: ISE® Tabletop Conversations
Location: Great Room
Unbreakable Shields: Defending Against Ransomware
Safeguarding Data in AI Powered and Multi-Cloud Environments
Kai Axford
Vice President, Global IT Operations and Security
Trintech
Biography
The Human Element: Building a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
Janie Aggas
Vice President, Cyber Security
Head of Business Information Security Office
CBRE
Biography
2:35 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #2
Location: Great Room
2:45 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
Cyber Criminals are Casting a Broad Shadow Where AI and Connectivity Intersect. Can Security Leaders Can Be the Shining Light?
3:00 PM: Break
3:15 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
Stay Secure, Stay Operational: Mastering the Challenges of Software Updates
Mike Madero
VP, Information Security
Mr. Cooper
Biography
Kevin Dunn
Senior Vice President, CIO, CISO
U.S. Retirement and Benefits Partners
Biography
3:30 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #3
Location: Great Room
3:40 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #4
Location: Great Room
3:50 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
Cybersecurity ROI: Transforming Security Expenditure into Business Growth in a Time of Economic Uncertainty
4:05 PM: ISE® Nominee Showcase Presentation #5
Location: Great Room
4:15 PM: T.E.N. Tech Talk
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
AI-Powered Cyber Threat Intelligence: Leveraging Data to Stay Ahead of Adversaries
Travis Farral
VP & CISO
Archaea Energy
Biography
4:30 PM: ISE® Fireside Chat - One Burning Question
Location: Great Room
Moderated By: Marci McCarthy
Empowering Security Executives to Make Informed Decisions – The Right Access at the Right Time
Ryan Reynolds
Senior VP, Head of Cyber Risk Oversight
U.S. Bank
Biography
4:45 PM: Break
5:00 PM: ISE® VIP Reception
Location: Industry 2
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
Guests enjoy gourmet dinner while networking and meeting the sponsors.
7:30 PM: ISE® CENTRAL-WEST Awards Gala
Location: Great Room
Marci McCarthy
CEO and President
T.E.N.
Biography
Mignona Cote
Chief Security Officer
NetApp
ISE® Central People's Choice Award Winner 2017
ISE® Central Executive Award Finalist 2017
ISE® North America Executive: Health Care Award Winner 2017
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
Enjoy champagne and dessert while celebrating the winners, nominees and project teams.