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Featured Event

CISO XC
Boot Camp 2026

The CISO role comes with a unique set of challenges, and there is no playbook for navigating them. CISO XC CISO Boot Camp is a practical program built to help CISOs and aspiring CISOs strengthen the skills that matter most in the role, whether you are stepping into a new position or looking to sharpen your leadership approach.

Led by experienced security executives, the Boot Camp goes beyond technical security strategy to focus on the realities of leading at the executive level. Sessions cover the first 90 days in the seat, executive communication, business and risk alignment, incident leadership, building high-performing teams, and long-term career resilience.

This is an opportunity to learn directly from leaders who have been in the seat, share experiences with peers, and walk away with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

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Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration + Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:35 AM
Opening Comments + Keynote with Zulfi Ahmed
9:35 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking Break
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Module 1 - First 90 Days in the Seat with Eric Bowerman
Module 2 - Executive Communication & Storytelling with Becky Palmer
Module 3 - Budget, Risk & Business Alignment with Paul Reyes
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Module 4 - Leading Through Major Incidents with Jeff Schilling
Module 5 - Building & Leading High-Performing Teams with Rick Velasquez
Module 6 - Long-Term Career Resilience with Adam Maslow
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM
Lunch Comments + Lunch Keynote with Allan Alford
1:05 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking Break
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Module 1 - First 90 Days in the Seat with Brad Waisanen
Module 2 - Executive Communication & Storytelling with Scott Moser
Module 3 - Budget, Risk & Business Alignment with Wei Dong
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
Module 4 - Leading Through Major Incidents with Brent Forrest
Module 5 - Building & Leading High-Performing Teams with Robert Pace
Module 6 - Long-Term Career Resilience with John Sapp Jr.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM - 4:35 PM
Closing Comments + Closing Keynote with Scott Moser & Becky Palmer
4:35 PM - 6:00 PM
Closing Reception: Raffles

Our Visionary Partners

CISO XC is proud to be supported by our 2026 Annual Partners.

Diamond Partner

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Platinum Partner

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Event Sponsors

Diamond - Session Host

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Platinum Sponsor - Session Host

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Lanyard Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

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Startup Sponsors

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Sponsor CISO XC Chicago

Hotel Vin Autograph Collection | 215 E Dallas Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051

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