SecureWorld CISO Dinner: Charlotte 2026

SecureWorld CISO 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

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Steak 48  |  4425 Sharon Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211

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?

Tanisha_Austin_FrameTanisha Austin

Lead Information Security Governance & Risk Analyst,
TIAA
  Greg_Berkin_FrameGreg Berkin

CIO, CISO & Data Protection Officer,
Lisata Therapeutics 
 
Tracey_Hughes_FrameTracey Hughes

VP, Information Security,
Pathward Financial 
  Michael_Jacobs_FrameMichael Jacobs

Deputy CISO,
Playlist.com 
 
Nia_Luckey_FrameNia Luckey

Lead Cybersecurity, Governance & Monitoring,
AT&T
  Maria_Potvin_FrameMaria Potvin

BISO,
MassMutual 
 

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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