Agenda
All curriculum for the CISO Dinner is developed and delivered by the CISO community. We are currently conducting research with the Charlotte Leadership Board to finalize the agenda. Please check back for updates!
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
Join us for an exclusive reception celebrating the CyberRisk Collaborative 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.
Each dinner begins with opening remarks and a briefing from a featured CISO or cybersecurity leader. This short session sets the stage for the evening, offering timely insights or a leadership perspective to spark thought and guide discussion. Whether focused on emerging threats, organizational change, or strategic priorities, this briefing is designed to frame the conversation and invite deeper peer engagement throughout the night.
An Evening With Marina Kelly, CISO, City of Raleigh
Quantum computing may still feel just over the horizon, but its implications for cryptography and long-term data security are already at the doorstep. While some organizations are building comprehensive post-quantum strategies, others are just beginning to assess the risk. Join Marina Kelly, CISO for the City of Raleigh, for an interactive discussion with security leaders from across industries on where they are in their quantum readiness journey—what’s been prioritized, what’s still unclear, and what leadership challenges they’re facing. The conversation will explore:
- Identifying key areas of vulnerabilities to quantum computing attacks
- Preparing agile implementation plans for NIST post-quantum standards
- Understanding the intersection of AI and quantum and building resiliency
Whether early in your planning or already executing a roadmap, join this candid conversation to benchmark your efforts, learn from peers, and walk away with actionable ideas to help prepare your organization for the quantum future.
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.