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Question 1: What motivates you to attend Kodi Connect events?
I have ~40 years of professional experience and I’m a strong believer in the personal and professional value of networking. I get invites to a lot of these types of venues and always find the content helpful.
Question 2: What was your reason for joining the Kodi Connect Advisory Board?
To interact with other senior executives looking to network like myself.
Question 3: What’s one major trend shaping the future of IT and cybersecurity over the next few years?
The single innovation/emerging risk/disruptor I see confronting InfoSec professionals over the next 5 years is the impact of increasingly sophisticated AI models on any given firm’s security posture.
Question 4: What does “digital resilience” mean to you in today’s tech landscape?
I view digital resilience as one of many sub-domains of the critically important issue of business or organizational resilience – the ability to anticipate adverse events and put the controls, governance, and resources in place that will give the firm a high likelihood of surviving.
Question 5: How do you see cybersecurity and IT converging in the future?
I think they’ve already converged and have been integrated for quite some time.
Kodi Connect Key Takeaways:
- Executive networking remains a valuable source of professional insight: For experienced technology and risk leaders, Kodi Connect events provide opportunities to connect with senior executives, exchange perspectives, and stay engaged with relevant industry developments.
- AI is emerging as a major cybersecurity risk and business disruptor: Increasingly sophisticated AI models are expected to have a significant impact on enterprise security postures, making AI-related risk an important consideration for information security leaders over the next five years.
- Digital resilience is a critical component of organizational resilience: Digital resilience should be viewed as part of a broader business resilience strategy focused on anticipating adverse events and establishing the governance, controls, and resources needed to help organizations withstand disruption.
Stay Connected with IT & Cybersecurity Leaders
Discover more insights from top IT executives, CISOs, and cybersecurity leaders, and explore upcoming executive networking events designed to drive meaningful connections and real-world solutions. Browse all upcoming events at kodiconnect.com/all-events to find opportunities near you.
Connect, Collaborate, and Lead:
Join us for an exclusive evening designed for Cybersecurity leaders, including CISOs, VPs, Directors, and senior-level executives from various industries. Hosted in an intimate, first-class setting, this event is crafted to help you build meaningful connections with your peers and explore innovative solutions to the challenges you face.At Kodi Connect, we believe that the best insights come from open conversations. Our format prioritizes genuine networking, peer-to-peer discussions, and solution-oriented roundtables, providing a unique space for collaborative dialogue.
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What to Expect:
Networking and Connections: Enjoy multiple opportunities to connect with senior Cybersecurity leaders in a relaxed, informal setting. These moments are designed to foster meaningful conversations and set the tone for deeper discussions throughout the event. Drinks and appetizers will be provided to create a welcoming atmosphere for introductions and exchanges.
Engaging Discussions & Meetings: Take part in multiple small-group discussions, each focused on a specific theme or industry challenge. These sessions are moderated to promote active participation and open dialogue, offering you the chance to both learn and share your own insights. The intimate format ensures that conversations can be tailored to your specific interests, maximizing the relevance and value of each discussion.
Continued Networking Opportunities: Throughout the event, there will be informal moments to reconnect with fellow attendees. These are ideal times to exchange contact details, revisit important discussions, or explore new connections in a more relaxed, open setting.
Private Dinner: A select group of senior executives will be invited to an exclusive dinner, offering a private, intimate environment to build deeper connections and explore collaboration opportunities. This dining experience provides a more personal space to continue conversations over a three-course meal.
Engaging Discussions & Meetings: Take part in multiple small-group discussions, each focused on a specific theme or industry challenge. These sessions are moderated to promote active participation and open dialogue, offering you the chance to both learn and share your own insights. The intimate format ensures that conversations can be tailored to your specific interests, maximizing the relevance and value of each discussion.
Continued Networking Opportunities: Throughout the event, there will be informal moments to reconnect with fellow attendees. These are ideal times to exchange contact details, revisit important discussions, or explore new connections in a more relaxed, open setting.
Private Dinner: A select group of senior executives will be invited to an exclusive dinner, offering a private, intimate environment to build deeper connections and explore collaboration opportunities. This dining experience provides a more personal space to continue conversations over a three-course meal.
Key Discussion Themes
Cybersecurity Strategies & Challenges
Cloud Security
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Cybersecurity
Threat Detection & Response
Workforce Innovation & Leadership in Cybersecurity
We continuously adapt and update discussion topics based on our registered audience to ensure relevance and value. Final themes will be sent to registered guests prior to the event.
Why Attend:
Expand Your Network with Local Cybersecurity Leaders: Meet and connect with senior Cybersecurity executives from your area, building relationships that can provide long-term professional value.
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Learn about the latest industry developments, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of Cybersecurity leadership.
Learn from Peer Successes and Challenges: Benefit from the experiences of your peers by learning from both their successes and the challenges they’ve overcome, informing your own strategies.
Collaborate on Industry Initiatives: Take part in conversations that aim to drive progress in the Cybersecurity sector, contributing to shared solutions for common challenges.
Support Your Local Cybersecurity Community: Be part of Kodi Connect’s mission to bring the local Cybersecurity leadership community together, fostering collaboration and growth in your region.
Mentor and Be Mentored: Share your expertise while learning from others in a setting designed for mutual growth and support within the Cybersecurity community.
Discover Local Solutions: Engage with local vendors and solution providers who understand the unique needs and challenges of your region, and explore potential collaborations.
Leave with Fresh Perspectives: Gain new insights and potential solutions that can address your most pressing Cybersecurity challenges, bringing fresh ideas back to your organization.
Stay Ahead of Industry Trends: Learn about the latest industry developments, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the future of Cybersecurity leadership.
Learn from Peer Successes and Challenges: Benefit from the experiences of your peers by learning from both their successes and the challenges they’ve overcome, informing your own strategies.
Collaborate on Industry Initiatives: Take part in conversations that aim to drive progress in the Cybersecurity sector, contributing to shared solutions for common challenges.
Support Your Local Cybersecurity Community: Be part of Kodi Connect’s mission to bring the local Cybersecurity leadership community together, fostering collaboration and growth in your region.
Mentor and Be Mentored: Share your expertise while learning from others in a setting designed for mutual growth and support within the Cybersecurity community.
Discover Local Solutions: Engage with local vendors and solution providers who understand the unique needs and challenges of your region, and explore potential collaborations.
Leave with Fresh Perspectives: Gain new insights and potential solutions that can address your most pressing Cybersecurity challenges, bringing fresh ideas back to your organization.
Invite-Only Leadership Gatherings:
Our Cybersecurity Leadership Networking Evenings are exclusive, invite-only gatherings, curated specifically for senior executives. By carefully vetting our guest list, we aim to bring together leaders with similar roles, seniority, and industry backgrounds to foster relevant and impactful discussions. While we strive to create a balanced mix of peers, we also value diversity of experience and perspective.
Who We Invite:
No Sales or Consultancy Roles: We are unable to accept registrations from individuals in sales, business development, account management, or consultancy roles. Our focus is on creating a peer-driven environment for end-users.
Senior-Level Decision Makers: Our events are tailored for those currently holding Chief, VP, Director, or Senior positions. Attendees should have the appropriate background to contribute meaningfully to the discussion and share insights with their peers.
End-User Organizations Only: We invite executives from end-user companies, typically within the Fortune 1000, that do not provide solutions in the subject field. This helps ensure that the event remains focused on real-world challenges and solutions, rather than product promotion.
Industry Relevance: Attendees should work in industries that align with the event’s topics, ensuring that discussions are relevant to their specific business challenges and areas of expertise.
Active Participation: We encourage attendees who are willing to engage, share experiences, and participate fully in the roundtable discussions. Our format thrives on interaction, and active involvement ensures a rich and productive experience for all.
Senior-Level Decision Makers: Our events are tailored for those currently holding Chief, VP, Director, or Senior positions. Attendees should have the appropriate background to contribute meaningfully to the discussion and share insights with their peers.
End-User Organizations Only: We invite executives from end-user companies, typically within the Fortune 1000, that do not provide solutions in the subject field. This helps ensure that the event remains focused on real-world challenges and solutions, rather than product promotion.
Industry Relevance: Attendees should work in industries that align with the event’s topics, ensuring that discussions are relevant to their specific business challenges and areas of expertise.
Active Participation: We encourage attendees who are willing to engage, share experiences, and participate fully in the roundtable discussions. Our format thrives on interaction, and active involvement ensures a rich and productive experience for all.
Space is Limited:
Due to the exclusive nature of the event, space is limited, and registration requires approval. We regret that we may need to decline those who do not meet the above criteria. However, we welcome you to apply for future events or explore other opportunities with us.
No Internal Approval Needed:
Ideas and insights shared at the event reflect your personal viewpoints, not your company’s stance. Therefore, internal approval is not required for participation.
Registration Information:
Attendance is by invitation only, and space is limited. To ensure your spot at this exclusive gathering of
Cybersecurity leaders, we encourage you to register early. Simply click the link at the top of the page to complete the registration form.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any stage of the process, our dedicated team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re committed to making your experience seamless from start to finish:
Cybersecurity leaders, we encourage you to register early. Simply click the link at the top of the page to complete the registration form.
If you have any questions or need assistance at any stage of the process, our dedicated team is here to help. Don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re committed to making your experience seamless from start to finish:
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