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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.
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 |
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Matt Scheurer
VP, Computer Security & Incident Response Financial Services Industry |
David Sims
Staff VP, Security Technology Services Elevance Health |
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
Title Sponsors
Rising Star Sponsors
The Westin Cincinnati - Downtown
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
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