We have concluded the CISO Masterminds Spring Summit in Clearwater Beach, FL
CISO Masterminds Summits are Invitation-Only Events for Cybersecurity Executives
Interested in joining CISO Masterminds?
STAY TUNED FOR OUR NEXT SUMMIT ANNOUNCEMENT!
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 & Coffee
9:00 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 Starr
Host
Rajeev Sharma
Chief Security Architect | Vanguard
Victor Campos
JM Family Enterprises
Merritt Baer
CISO & Advisory Board Member
Jeff Crume
Distinguished Engineer | IBM
Anna Kowalczuk
Global Security Leader
Brennan Lodge
CISO & AI Professional | The Manhattan Institute
Nish Majmudar
CISO | BlueCross BlueShield
John Opala, PhD
Global CISO | Hanesbrands, Inc.
Chetan Patel
CISO | Helaba Bank
Rose Songer
Information Security Officer | First Stop Health
Timothy Youngblood
CISO in Residence & Angel Investor
Jeffrey M. Vinson, Sr.
Executive Cybersecurity Advisor
"Any CISO who gets this invitation in the future would definitely be open to coming to this."
- Randy Clay
"What I like about this conference is the intimacy of it. It’s much more connected to people, and my peers, in different industries."
- Marc Helfman
"I really think this kind of session is much more beneficial than attending
industry conferences or vendor-sponsored conferences."
- Mark Fitzgerald
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.
TALK TO JASON ABOUT THE EVENT