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Learn. Engage. Socialize.
The cyber executive forum is a unique, intimate learning experience designed exclusively for C-level cyber professionals. Attendees are approved by the Cyber Executive Forum Advisory Board. The forum includes interactive expert-led talks and panels and roundtable sessions with peers from leading organizations from various industries. Build social connections through new business relationships during the event.
CPE Credits
By attending a full day at the Cyber Executive Forum, you will receive 8 Continuing Professional Education Credits.
Attendees
The Cyber Executive Forum is “By Invitation Only” and all attendees are pre-screened & approved in advance.
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April 2026 Cyber Executive Forum Agenda
| Time (CT) | Activity | Speaker/Topic |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Registration & Breakfast | Red Mountain A/B |
| 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM | Welcome | Dr. John Johnson, Chair, Cyber Executive Forum and ISSA International BoD |
| 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM | Keynote Presentation | Kurtis Minder, Principal, XFIL – Cyber Espionage & OSINT |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Presentation | Walter Williams, vCISO, Forgepath – Security Metrics for the Cyber Exec |
| 10:45 AM – 11:00 AM | Break | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Interactive Exercise | Best Practices for Tabletop Exercises with Execs |
| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Lunch | Red Mountain A/B |
| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | Panel | Cyber Threat Intelligence |
| 1:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Breakout Session | Executive Leadership: Preparing for the Future |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Break | |
| 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM | Closing Keynote | TBD |
| 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Comments | Dr. John Johnson, Chair, Cyber Executive Forum and ISSA International BoD |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Closing Reception | Networking with food and drinks |
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Venue
ADERO Scottsdale Resort
13225 North Eagle Ridge Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85268
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