Program
Program content for the CISO Dinner is developed and delivered by the CISO community and the Nashville Leadership Board.
An Evening With the Community - CISO Dinner Series
For our 2025 CISO Dinner Series, the regional leadership board members prioritized their focus on creating better opportunities to hear practical and relevant stories from their peers. These member-driven dinners feature local security leaders and experts who share insights on key threats, leadership skills, or challenging projects. These interactive presentations are followed by roundtable discussions, where attendees take deep dives into the community-curated theme.
Join us for an exclusive reception celebrating the CyberRisk Collaborative Nashville CISO community, where security leaders come together for an evening of networking, knowledge-sharing, and camaraderie. Connect with fellow CISOs, security executives, and industry experts in a relaxed atmosphere while discussing the latest challenges and innovations in cybersecurity. Enjoy refreshments, engage in thought-provoking conversations, and strengthen relationships with peers who understand the complexities of protecting today’s digital landscape.
From CISO to CDIO: What's Next for Cybersecurity Leaders? An Evening With Patrice Bordron, SVP, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Community Health Systems
Join the Nashville CISO community for an honest and forward-looking conversation about career evolution, leadership growth, and preparing for what’s next after CISO.
Following a major IT disruption and a career-defining transition, Patrice Bordron recently stepped into the role of Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) after more than two decades in technology leadership, including a transformative tenure as CISO. Patrice will share a candid and timely perspective on possible next steps for cybersecurity leaders.
Patrice will explore the evolving career paths for CISOs - from security leadership to broader roles like CIO, CTO, and CDIO. As organizations embrace multi-cloud strategies, AI adoption, and rising cyber risk, business leaders are asking tough questions about who is best equipped to lead in this era. Increasingly, CISOs are emerging as natural candidates - but technical expertise alone isn’t enough.
During this interactive session you will learn:
- Why CISOs are uniquely positioned to lead in today’s cloud-first, risk-driven landscape.
- Where many cybersecurity leaders fall short.
- How to build executive presence and strategic readiness.
- Lessons from Patrice's military and corporate journey, including navigating stress, building resilience, and preparing for enterprise leadership.
- How boards and executive teams are shifting their expectations of cyber leadership.
Engage directly with your peers during dinner to share strategies, exchange lessons learned, and explore innovative approaches to safeguarding the business in an ever-changing threat landscape. This is your opportunity to step beyond formal presentations and build meaningful connections through candid conversations in a collaborative setting.
As the dinner concludes, we’ll gather final insights and reflections from our discussions. We will highlight the most impactful ideas shared around the tables, and you will leave with peer-tested strategies and fresh perspectives to take back to your teams, along with new connections to support your ongoing leadership journey.
We will wrap up the evening with continued networking and conversations. Don't miss this additional opportunity to strengthen professional relationships and build new partnerships that will expand your leadership and cybersecurity priorities.