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
🔹 Monaco – 🏎️ Regulatory Pit Stops: Compliance in a World of Constant Turns
🔹 Le Mans – 🔧 Tuning for Resilience: Long-Haul Strategies for Cyber Endurance
🔹 Daytona – 🚦 The Fast Lane to Securing Critical Infrastructure
🔹 Silverstone – ⚡ AI, Quantum & the Future of Cyber Racing
🔹 Nürburgring – 🧠 The CISO as Crew Chief: Strategy, Leadership & Precision Under Pressure

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	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

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

Coming Soon

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

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!

Sponsorship is required for all vendor companies that would like to attend our events.

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