SecureWorld CISO Connect Dinner: Twin Cities 2026

CISO Connect Dinners bring together 20 to 25 senior leaders in a relaxed setting with dinner, drinks, and discussion groups. These dinners offer a forum for sharing insights and growing professional networks, and are the primary way we help equip and strengthen the Advisory Councils essential to our SecureWorld regional conferences.

Location and Schedule

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse  |  3220 West 70th Street, Edina, MN 55435

The agenda for the evening is as follows:

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. — Arrival and Networking
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. — Dinner and Discussion
              6:00 p.m. — Dinner Served
              7:30 p.m. — Closing Remarks

Discussion Topic and Leaders

Securing the AI-Driven Enterprise: Governance, Risk, and Organizational Readiness in 2026

As AI accelerates innovation across the enterprise, security leaders are navigating new risks—from AI-powered attacks to data exposure, governance ambiguity, and workforce disruption. How are CISOs adapting their organizations to stay ahead?

Aaron_Call_FrameAaron Call

CISO,
Metropolitan Airports Commission 
  Billie_Chock_FrameBillie Chock

Sr. Director, Cyber Security,
General Mills 
 
Tim_Jenner_FrameTim Jenner

Cybersecurity Manager & IT Enterprise Architecture,
Daktronics
  Ashok_Kallam_FrameAshok Kallam

CISO,
Fairview Health Services 
 
Emily_Keding_FrameEmily Keding

Sr. Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity,
Restaurant Technologies
  Yan_Kravchenko_FrameYan Kravchenko

Core Technology & Information Security Director,
Hennepin Healthcare
 

If you have further interest in participating as an invited guest or sponsor, contact Event Director Joey Freedman at joeyf@secureworld.io. 

Thank you to our sponsors!

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