Agenda

Program content for the CISO Dinner is developed and delivered by the CISO community and the CISO 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 Phoenix 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.

In today’s evolving landscape, no team can prevent every challenge or attack from disrupting business operations. True security leadership lies in learning from challenges and incidents and using those lessons to enhance an organization’s overall security posture.

At every stage of a security leader’s career, intentional planning, mentorship, and connection shape the path forward. Join Bob Schlotfelt, Executive Director IT and CISO at Valleywise Health for an evening of meaningful dialogue focused on what comes next - not just for our organizations, but for ourselves and the communities we serve. Through shared stories and candid conversation, we’ll explore how strong networks and purposeful leadership help us grow as professionals and as people. This interactive session will include roundtable discussions on: 

  • The role of community and collaboration in driving resilience and innovation.
  • Strategies for preparing for the next chapter in your career.
  • How we can actively create space and opportunity for the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.