Cincinnati Cybersecurity Leadership Summit | Key Insights & Networking Opportunities

Digital Trust in the Hyperconnected World: Going From Traffic Cop to Pit Crew

In a world driven by speed, data, and digital interconnection, the role of cybersecurity is shifting. No longer just gatekeepers enforcing rules from the sidelines, today’s cyber leaders must operate more like elite pit crews—embedded, agile, and mission-critical to organizational performance and innovation.

This year’s summit explores how cybersecurity professionals are evolving into enablers of trust, collaboration, and resilience across complex digital ecosystems. Whether securing AI from the inside out, responding to real-time threats, or aligning with business outcomes, modern cyber teams must fine-tune systems, accelerate recovery, and ensure peak performance in every digital turn.

Join CISOs, technologists, and business leaders as we:

🔹 Dive into cutting-edge strategies to build trust in AI, data, and digital systems

🔹 Explore the tools and mindsets that move security from reactive to proactive

🔹 Learn from real-world case studies on embedding security at the speed of innovation

Get ready to refuel your knowledge, connect with top cyber minds, and leave equipped to lead in this fast-paced, high-stakes digital race.

This summit, hosted by CDO Magazine, will bring together senior cybersecurity executives, technology leaders, and industry experts to unpack the critical pillars of cyber leadership—ranging from proactive risk management and secure innovation to cross-functional collaboration and trust-building at scale. Through a dynamic mix of keynote presentations, expert panels, and interactive sessions, attendees will gain actionable insights, real-world frameworks, and strategic perspectives needed to embed security into AI, navigate evolving threat landscapes, and confidently lead in today’s hyperconnected digital world.

Why Attend

Fuel your cybersecurity strategy with insights from the industry’s pit crew of elite leaders driving trust at speed.

Exclusive Networking – Connect with CISOs, cybersecurity executives, and risk leaders shaping the future of digital trust.
Proactive Strategies – Gain actionable insights on threat intelligence, resilience, and risk mitigation before challenges escalate.
Real-World Case Studies – Learn how top organizations are solving today’s toughest security challenges with agility and innovation.
Innovative Solutions – Get hands-on with cutting-edge technologies and connect with leading solution providers.
Premium Experience – Participate in high-impact conversations in an elevated, world-class setting designed for executive-level dialogue.

Summit Tracks

From high-speed threats to sharp regulatory turns, each track is built to help cyber leaders stay ahead of the curve—tuning strategy, accelerating resilience, and leading in the fast lane.

🔹 Indianapolis – 🏁 The Cyber Grand Prix: Geopolitical Threats in the Fast Lane

As the pace picks up globally, geopolitical cyber warfare has become a high-octane battlefront.

🔹 Monaco – 🏎️ Regulatory Pit Stops: Compliance in a World of Constant Turns

Like Monaco’s tight corners, today’s legal landscape demands skillful navigation and precision timing.

🔹 Le Mans – 🔧 Tuning for Resilience: Long-Haul Strategies for Cyber Endurance

Just like the 24 Hours of Le Mans tests every system, cybersecurity must be built for endurance.

🔹 Daytona – 🚦 The Fast Lane to Securing Critical Infrastructure

Daytona demands maximum control under pressure—just like protecting critical infrastructure in real-time.

🔹 Silverstone – ⚡ AI, Quantum & the Future of Cyber Racing

Silverstone is all about cutting-edge performance. This track explores the technologies shaping tomorrow’s cyber race.

🔹 Nürburgring – 🧠 The CISO as Crew Chief: Strategy, Leadership & Precision Under Pressure

This legendary track is complex and demanding—just like cybersecurity leadership today.

Want a sneak peek at what’s in store for the 2025 Cincinnati Global Cybersecurity Summit?

Here is what you can expect from the Day:

8:00am Check-In & Breakfast
8:30am Welcome
8:45am Opening Keynote
9:25am Networking
9:50am Sessions
10:40am Networking
11:00am Sessions
11:50am Networking
12:10pm Lunch
12:40pm Luncheon Keynote
1:20pm Networking
1:40pm Sessions
2:30pm Networking
2:50pm Closing Keynote
3:30pm Prize Drawing & Reception

Executive Board Co-Chairs

We are building some of the top-level experts and peer-to-peer executives in the cybersecurity industry to represent the Global Leadership Summit.

Lori Anello CISO Fifth Third Bank	Thomas Dager VP, CISO Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)	Lisa Heckler SVP Cybersecurity Privacy & Technology Services CareSource
Jacob Lorz VP of Information Technology and CISO Cintas	Brian Minick Chief Technology and Information Security Officer Fifth Third Bank	Nick Ritter CISO Worldpay
Matt Scheurer VP, Computer Security & Incident Response Financial Services Industry	David Sims Staff VP, Security Technology Services Elevance Health

Cyber Security

KEYNOTE PANEL SPEAKERS

Nagasundaram_Sekhar

Sekhar Nagasundaram
Staff VP Technology, Cybersecurity | Head of Cybersecurity Threat Management
Elevance Health

Ritter_Nick-1

Nick Ritter
CISO
Worldpay

PANEL SPEAKERS

Ahmeed_Ahmeed

Ahmeed Ahmeed
Cyber & Information Security Director
Inteva Products

Anello_Lori

Lori Anello
CISO
Fifth Third Bank

Baumgartner_Paul

Paul Baumgartner
Senior Staff Technical Program Manager
GE Aerospace

Beckwith_Nicole-1

Nicole Beckwith
Director, Enterprise Security Operations
The Kroger Co.

Not Pictured - Cyber

Anthony Biegacki
CIO/CISO
Covelli Enterprises

Biscay_Katrina

Katrina Biscay
CISO
University of Cincinnati

Cunningham_Brian

Brian Cunningham
Governance Director
American Financial Group

Dager_Tom

Thomas Dager
VP, CISO
ADM

Felsburg_Junell

Junell Felsburg
Sr. Director Cyber Security
& Infrastructure
The Columbus Foundation

Felsburg_Rob

Rob Felsburg
Director of Security
EverCommerce

Godsted_Matt

Matt Godsted
Cybersecurity Strategy Architect
The Kroger Co.

Heckler_Lisa M.-1

Lisa Heckler
CISO, SVP Cybersecurity,
Privacy & Technology Services
CareSource

King_Matt

Matt King
Chief Security & Data Officer
Belcan

Kobren_Craig

Craig Kobren
CISO & Chief of Enterprise Information Management
The Christ Hospital

Lange_TIm

Tim Lange
Divisional SVP, Information Security
American Financial Group

Lorz_Jacob-1

Jacob Lorz
VP & CISO
Cintas

Morgan_Emily

Emily Morgan
CISO
Coterie

Perry_Drew

Drew Perry
VP, IT & Cybersecurity
Ramaco Resources

Ravenna_Leon

Leon Ravenna
CISO
OPENLANE

Ritter_Nick

Nick Ritter
CISO
Worldpay

Scheuer_Matt

Matt Scheurer
VP, Computer Security & Incident Response
Financial Services Industry

Shea_Brian

Brian Shea
CIO
MedOne Healthcare Partners

Sims_David-1

David Sims
Staff VP, Security Technology Services
Elevance Health

Srivastava_Anupam

Anupam Srivastava
CIO
State of Ohio

Stanifer_Ashley

Ashley Stanifer
Director of Information Security
Frost Brown Todd

Not Pictured - Cyber

Chris Tyo
Deputy CISO
Black & Veatch

Watson_Lynn

Lynn Watson
Director of Information Security
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Whitfield_Jocelyn

Jocelyn Whitfield
VP, Director of Security Engineering
Fifth Third Bank

William_Matthew

Matthew Williams
Deputy CISO & Executive Director
University of Cincinnati

Wright_Chad

Chad Wright
Information Technology|CIO
Boston Dynamics

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Overlooking historic Fountain Square, in the heart of Cincinnati's bustling central business district and convenient to downtown's vast array of shops, museums, theaters, celebrated sports stadiums, and downtown Cincinnati restaurant offerings.

Location:

21 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

CDO Magazine has a room block available Monday, October, 6th, 2025 - Friday, October 10, 2025

The room rate is $169 per night plus tax

Parking Information:

Self: $21 per day Valet: $48 per day

Our selective approach preserves the network’s high quality, fostering top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations. CDO Magazine curates exclusive C-level communities by personally qualifying members and gaining insight into their challenges, priorities, and interests.

Secure Your Spot at the 2025 Global Cybersecurity Leadership Summit – Space is Limited!

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Hear from Cincinnati Global Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2024 Attendees

We were able to bridge the gap between theory and practice at the Summit. We dove into real-world Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) strategies across industries and gained diverse perspectives on incident response from organizations of all sizes. Cybersecurity Summit is always an opportunity to learn, adapt, and fortify your cybersecurity posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

Jacob Lorz

VP Information & CISO, Cintas

“Another great event hosted by CDO Magazine! The day was filled with meaningful networking, valuable insights, and concrete action plans that can be put into practice right away,”

Lisa Heckler

VP & CISO, CareSource

“Collaboration among peers is the key to resilience in the current threat landscape. The insights shared at the CDO Magazine Cybersecurity Summit were enlightening, featuring some of the best talks I’ve attended in quite some time. I’m already looking forward to next year!”

Nicole Beckwith

Sr. Security Engineering Manager, Threat Operations, The Kroger Co.

Global Cybersecurity Leadership Summit