2026 Chicago CIO Community Town Hall

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Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan

Participate with your CIO peers in the Chicago community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for IT leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.

Join fellow CIOs in the Chicago community to discuss:

Adapting for Strategic Agility

Assessing Investment in and Financial Impact of AI

Managing Risk & Regulation Through Geostrategic Sourcing

Discussion Leaders

Members of the Chicago CIO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Aaron McAllister

Cloudflare

Field CTO

Presenter

Agenda

June 17, 2026

10:00am - 11:00am CDT

Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan

The era of quantum computing is approaching rapidly and, as is often the case, the threats are moving quicker than the opportunities. The shift to post-quantum cryptography requires holistic change, including proactively assessing cryptographic assets, prioritizing quantum-resistant migrations, and building crypto agility for long-term resilience. Those who act early will be best positioned to manage the post-quantum shift — before it becomes a crisis.

Join this session to discuss:

Developing a post-quantum game plan that aligns with business risk conversations
Planning for crypto agility across multiple regions with varying regulations
Identifying small wins and changes that build momentum for broader quantum modernization

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Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan

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June 17, 2026

Building Your Post-Quantum Game Plan

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