March 11-13, 2026 Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach, FL
Discovery
Explore today’s most important developments in cybersecurity
Masterminding
Dive deep into cybersecurity strategy and best practices
Professional Development
Learn leadership skills to become a more effective CISO
Networking
Connect with your peers and expand your opportunities
Clearwater Summit Experience
We are proud to announce our Spring Summit! We hope you will join us in March to hear from industry experts during keynote talks and dive deep into vital cybersecurity questions during breakout sessions.
You’ll also have the chance to get to know each other socially during our evening event as we experience an incredible Clearwater Beach Sunset!
Register for the Spring Summit, to:
Learn and discuss the latest industry shifts impacting the CISO role
Network and collaborate with peers to improve your strategy.
Enjoy an exclusive dinner aboard a Starlight Yacht while enjoying the beauty of Clearwater Beach
We look forward to seeing you there!!
Agenda for the CISO Masterminds Spring Summit
Wednesday, March 11
6:00 PM* | Evening Meet & Greet Dinner Reception
Thursday, March 12
8:30 AM | Breakfast & Coffee9:00 AM | Leadership Keynote 10:00 AM | Morning Workshop: Reducing Risk in AI Systems 11:00 AM | Threat Mapping: Staying Ahead of Emerging Risks 12:00 PM | Private Lunch | Onsite at Resort 1:30 PM | AI Panel Discussion 2:30 PM | Inner Circle Group Session 3:30 PM | Future Looking Panel Discussion 5:00 PM | Private Dinner Excursion
Friday, March 13
8:45 AM | Brunch 9:00 AM | Financial Quantification of Cyber Scenarios 10:00 AM | Leadership Perspective 11:00 AM | Growing your Network as a CISO 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Departure
* All times listed in Eastern. Times and topics are subject to change.
CISO Masterminds Event Speakers
Jason S.
Host
Rajeev S.
Chief Security Architect | Vanguard
Victor C.
JM Family Enterprises
Merritt B.
CISO & Advisory Board Member
Jeff C.
Distinguished Engineer | IBM
Anna K.
Global Security Leader
Brennan L.
CISO & AI Professional | The Manhattan Institute
Nish M.
CISO | BlueCross BlueShield
John O.
Global CISO | Hanesbrands, Inc.
Chetan P.
CISO | Helaba Bank
Rose S.
Information Security Officer | First Stop Health
Timothy Y.
CISO in Residence & Angel Investor
Jeffrey M.
Executive Cybersecurity Advisor
In Their Words
What members say after their first summit.
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“What I like most is the intimacy of it. It’s much more connected to people and my peers, in different industries, and exchanging ideas.”
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Marc H, Member since 2022
CISO | Global Fintech
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“I’m excited to connect with more people in the industry, forming new friendships, and basically being able to use those great experts as a resource. And I really look forward to coming back to the next one.”
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Dotan A, Member Since 2022
Chief Information & Security Officer | Law Firm
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“I would definitely make sure that any CISO who gets this invitation would be open to coming. I will be coming back in the future as well.”
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Randy C, Member since 2022
Former CISO | Old National Bank
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“These events bring together CISOs and top executives in the field. The collaborative format is designed to foster meaningful connections without being overwhelming. CISOs trust events attended by their peers. I'm thrilled to be speaking at the next event!”
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Merritt B, Keynote Speaker since 2024
CISO & Advisory Board Member
Founder’s Vision
Jason Starr, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Services for a top 10 accounting firm, founded CISO Masterminds to create a one-of-a-kind organization focused exclusively on cybersecurity executives and the challenges they face.
“We chose Philadelphia as the location to host our next event due to its rich history and the variety of experiences it has to offer. The Bellevue hotel is an iconic venue with a legacy of making history," says Jason. “Our speakers will explore some of the latest regulatory updates and critical shifts that CISOs need to understand.”
CISO Masterminds is carefully curated to bring seasoned cybersecurity leaders together and explore the most vital topics impacting our industry.
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