Program
Program content for the CISO Dinner is developed and delivered by the CISO community and the Dallas 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 Dallas 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.
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 AI advancements steadily move forward, CISOs have taken different philosophical approaches to the technology. Some advocate for a full embrace of AI integration to drive business value; others exercise caution and focus on defensive risk management strategies; and there are those who work ahead of organizational readiness to proactively prepare for implementing cutting-edge tools.
Join Allan Alford, James Binford, and Jon Brickey as they share their own philosophies on AI and the tensions that CISOs must balance when choosing an approach. The interactive discussion will explore:
- Choosing an approach for your org and the CISOs role in embracing and securing AI
- Challenges to balance innovation with security and maintain organizational alignment
- Practical strategies for company-wide AI education and securing human risk
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.