
Charlotte CIO Community
Inner Circle
February 18, 2025 | Fahrenheit
February 18, 2025
Fahrenheit
Collaborate with your peers
Join Charlotte's top CIOs for an intimate networking dinner and facilitated discussion on key business challenges. Enjoy a relaxed evening of dinner and drinks with your peers to share best practices, make new connections and build professional relationships.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CIOs today:
Building a resilient cybersecurity culture in the age of AI
Driving innovation through AI-enhanced cybersecurity solutions and strategies
Charlotte CIO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CIOs, For CIOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs

Ken Athanasiou
VF Corp
Global CISO

Christina Bray
Collins Aerospace
CISO

William Curtiss
Paper Excellence
CISO

Frank DePaola
Enpro
VP, CISO

John Scrimsher
Kontoor Brands
CISO

Patrick Thompson
DXC Technology Company
SVP, Enterprise Transformation Office

Bonnie Titone
Duke Energy
SVP & Chief Administration Officer

Kimberly Trapani
American Tire Distributors
SVP & CSO Executive
Agenda
February 18, 2025
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
AI in Action — Cybersecurity Strategies for Evolving Threats

Sean Campbell
Sr. Director, Architects
Cyera

Benjamin Agner
SVP, Cyber Defense Engineering & Innovation
Truist

Matthew Burroughs
CISO
Novolex

William Curtiss
CISO
Paper Excellence

Charlitta Hatch
CDAO
City of Charlotte, NC

Kimberly Trapani
SVP & CSO Executive
American Tire Distributors
Unprecedented AI advancements present both uncharted opportunities and complex challenges for organizations. With AI emerging as both a formidable ally and a potential adversary, cybersecurity remains top of mind as a critical priority. CIOs and CISOs are tasked with defending against AI-powered cyberattacks and finding ways to leverage emerging technologies to bolster their organizations’ cybersecurity defenses. By effectively incorporating AI into cybersecurity frameworks, organizations can protect critical assets and data while allowing for innovation in a secure environment.
Join this discussion to explore strategic approaches to continuous monitoring, adapting to emerging threats and fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness across the organization.
- What have you seen or heard from peers about AI attacks and the responses to those attacks?
- How are organizations evolving to better combat the evolving threats and increased number of attacks due to AI? How are CIOs and CISOs leveraging AI to improve incident response?
- How can CIOs and CISOs better communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across the business about developing proactive strategies against offensive AI threats?
- What key elements should be included in an AI governance framework to effectively manage risks and maintain trust within an organization?
- How can organizations foster a security culture that adapts to the changes brought about by AI and what role do CIOs and CISOs play in this transformation?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Apply to participate in the Charlotte CIO Community Inner Circle.
Gartner facilitates exclusive, C-level communities by personally qualifying and understanding the priorities, challenges and interests of each member.
Our selective approach maintains the high quality of the network and ensures top-level discussions with peers from the world’s leading organizations.
Each application will be reviewed, and once your participation is confirmed, you will have access to year-round community programs.
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