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JOIN US  April 30, 2026 | Downtown Chicago, IL

CISO Chicago

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Drive enterprise resilience through cybersecurity leadership

CISO Chicago 2026 is the premier event for senior cybersecurity and information security leaders across the Midwest.

Join us for a high-impact experience where industry experts explore the latest strategies in cyber risk management, threat detection, zero trust architecture, regulatory compliance, and security transformation. This year’s agenda also examines the intersection of cybersecurity, AI, data privacy, and governance — and how security leaders can protect the enterprise while enabling innovation.

Designed for CISOs, Deputy CISOs, Heads of Security, Risk, and IT leaders, CISO Chicago delivers practical insights, peer-driven discussions, and real-world case studies to help you strengthen defenses and stay ahead of emerging threats.

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Drive enterprise resilience through cybersecurity leadership

Our key themes for 2026

Cyber Risk & Resilience

Strengthening enterprise defenses through proactive risk management, incident response planning, and operational resilience.

Governance, Risk & Compliance 

Best practices for navigating regulatory requirements, third-party risk, data privacy, and evolving security frameworks.

Threat Detection & Response

Leveraging advanced security analytics, automation, and SOC modernization to detect, respond to, and mitigate threats in real time.

AI & Emerging Technology Security

Securing AI-driven systems while balancing innovation, ethical use, model governance, and protection against new attack vectors.

2026 Speakers

FEATURED SPEAKER

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Who: Tarun Sood - Chief Data and AI Officer, American Century Investments

Title: The Future of Data Management in Financial Services - How Can You Take Advantage of Emerging Trends?

When: 11:00 AM, April 14, 2026

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Tammy Klotz

Chief Information Security Officer
TRINSEO

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Arpine Long

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
COLLECTIVE HEALTH

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Allah Rakha Sheikh

Chief Information Officer
MADISON MUTUAL

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Pal Vankayalapati

Chief Information Security Officer
PLZ CORP

What's being said about us?

“CISO stands out as an exceptional event, bringing together brilliant minds and insightful perspectives. This gathering is an indispensable experience for security professionals and practitioners alike.”

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Henry Huang, Head of IT - Digital Services Delivery & Operations, Angle Auto Finance

Why attend?

Why attend?

Join us at CISO Chicago and immerse yourself in an environment designed to strengthen enterprise security and resilience. Hear from expert security leaders, connect with influential decision-makers, and gain insights into the latest cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and threat intelligence strategies.

Engage with peers to explore how to align security initiatives with business objectives, balance risk and innovation, and protect critical systems and data—while navigating regulatory requirements, emerging threats, and the evolving cyber landscape.

Who will be there?

Who will be there?

CISO Chicago is designed for senior cybersecurity and technology leaders, including CISOs, Deputy CISOs, CIOs, Heads of Security, Risk Leaders, Directors, and Managers across multiple industries.

If you specialize in cybersecurity strategy, cyber risk management, threat detection and response, cloud and infrastructure security, identity and access management, data privacy, compliance, or security automation, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow security leaders and expand your network within the cybersecurity community.

Past Attendees

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Our Sponsors

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TrendAI™, a business unit of Trend Micro and a global AI security leader, makes the world safer for digital information exchange across enterprises, governments, and organizations. Powered by security expertise and innovation, TrendAI™ leverages artificial intelligence to protect over 500,000 enterprises and millions of individuals across AI, cloud, networks, endpoints, and devices. AI Fearlessly. TrendMicro.com

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Fastly

Powering the best of the internet. 


The Fastly Edge Cloud Platform delivers some of the best and fastest online experiences possible through edge compute, delivery, security, and observability offerings. Together, we're making the internet a better place where all experiences are fast, safe, and engaging. Learn more at 

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Exhibitors

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Aikido is the no-nonsense security platform for developers, covering you from code to cloud. Get security done fast with centralized scans, aggressive false positive reduction, risk triaging, bundling, and automated fixes. Aikido makes security simple and seamless for developers - helping teams win customers, scale, and ace compliance. Don’t just work through security; automate it. Visit website
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Adaptive is redefining cybersecurity training by preparing employees for the latest AI-powered threats, including deepfakes, voice phishing, and SMS attacks. Our platform combines personalized training, multichannel phishing simulations, and AI-driven threat triage to deliver a smarter, more comprehensive defense strategy.

Founded by the team behind Attentive and backed by Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI, we’re trusted by leading companies and boast one of the highest NPS scores in the industry. Adaptive keeps organizations ahead of emerging threats by making security awareness both effective and engaging.

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Past Global Sponsors

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Industry & Media Partners

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How can we help?

We carefully craft our events from scratch, tailoring them to support your business needs and facilitate industry growth. Our team oversees the whole process from research to post-production and are happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Lia Cummins
Conference Director

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