Community-Centric Leadership
This event was curated by and for the Portland Leadership Board, a group of local leaders committed to the idea that national security and critical infrastructure resiliency is strengthened through peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, diversity, and leadership development.
Their collective insights and recommendations influence every aspect of this program including speakers, topics, and technology partner participation.

What Members Say:
Dinner Topic:
As cybersecurity becomes more deeply embedded in business strategy, the expectations of CISOs are rapidly evolving—from technical operator to influential executive. Chris Brown, an experienced security leader, executive coach and author will draw on key themes from the day’s sessions to explore what it truly means to lead in today’s risk, regulatory, and innovation landscape. Inspired by his book CISO Impact and Influence: How Cybersecurity Executives Can Take the Lead and Nudge the World, Chris will share insights into the behaviors, mindsets, and strategies that set impactful CISOs apart—not just as defenders of infrastructure, but as shapers of culture and direction. This is a session about stepping beyond the role—and into influence.
Venue Information:
Portland City Grill on the 30th Floor
111 SW 5th Avenue, 30th Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Technology Partners:
Table Host
Questions?
Please reach out to [email protected] or to your community cultivator, Greg Winterrowd at [email protected].