Speakers

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Agenda

12-1 p.m. ET/9-10 a.m. PT
Session 1

Government Keynote 1: Securing the Mission — Building Resilient Cyber Operations in Government
  • Dr. Tony Bryson, Chief Information Security Officer, Town of Gilbert, Arizona
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, agencies must rethink how they structure and operate their security teams. In this keynote, a government leader will explore strategies for building resilient, adaptive SOCs that can respond to threats in real time — while staying aligned with mission priorities.

Lightning Keynote 1: How Observability Strengthens Zero-Trust Architecture
  • Brian Chamberlain, Business Development, SolarWinds Federal
  • Travis Galloway, Senior Advisor, Government Affairs, SolarWinds
In this lightning keynote, SolarWinds’ Brian Chamberlain and Travis Galloway explore how observability and related capabilities can help agencies overcome common challenges in implementing zero-trust architecture. Despite its long-standing presence in cybersecurity, many agencies struggle to align systems with ZTA’s core pillars. This session highlights practical insights to help bridge those gaps and accelerate zero-trust adoption.

Government Keynote 2: Trust, Talent, and Technology — Preparing the Public Sector for AI-Driven Threats
  • Stefanie Horvath, MSCS, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer, City of St Paul, Minnesota
AI is reshaping the threat landscape — and the way agencies defend against it. In this keynote, you’ll hear from a government leader about how they are balancing innovation with oversight, upskilling their teams, and deploying AI responsibly to stay ahead of emerging risks.

1-2 p.m. ET/10-11 a.m. PT
Session 2

Government Keynote 3: From Fragmented to Unified — Modernizing Government Cyber Infrastructure
  • Jerred Edgar, Chief Information Security & Operations Officer, Idaho
Disconnected tools and legacy systems are slowing down threat response. In this keynote, a government leader will share how agencies are consolidating platforms, streamlining workflows, and embracing automation to improve visibility, reduce alert fatigue, and boost operational efficiency.

Lightning Keynote 2: Combatting the New Cyberthreats With Automation and AI
  • Bart Larango, Strategic Industry Advisor, Federal, Splunk
  • Michael Saintcross, Senior Vice President of Revenue, Optiv +ClearShark
In this lightning keynote, Splunk’s Bart Larango and Optiv + ClearShark’s Michael Saintcross examine how AI and automation can help agencies strengthen cyber defense. As threats grow more organized and complex, this session highlights practical ways to detect, respond to, and mitigate attacks across modern and legacy environments.
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