Pittsburgh CIO Executive Summit

In the high-stakes arena of billion-dollar enterprises, resilience isn't just an asset; it's a necessity. Learn how elite athletes, Navy SEALs, and top executives leverage cutting-edge neuroscience and cognitive training to elevate their relationship with adversity to yield more resilient outcomes. Cognitive training can help boost executive function and enhance decision making under pressure.

Join Megs Gelfgot as she shares:

• Hacks for gaining a competitive edge
• Tactical resilience leadership strategies
• Ways to mitigate symptoms of cognitive decline

Gaining leadership buy-in for risk mitigation is not just about the metrics; it’s about the story. Sheetz CISO Jay Rhykerd is working to reframe conversations about risk by not only developing consistent and quantifiable models, but also ensuring key stakeholders can understand and engage throughout the process.

Join this session for an in-progress case study on:

• Measuring, documenting and communicating cyber- and IT-related risks
• Linking risk to broader organizational goals
• Engaging the board and executive leadership with refined messaging and presentation

As organizations advance their security strategies, they face increasing complexities in ensuring proper authorization for accessing systems and application resources. Security leaders must implement the right tools and processes to guarantee that the appropriate individuals have access. Identity-first strategies are focused equally on security and business enablement.

Join this boardroom to discuss:

• Ensuring consistent access policies
• Balancing innovation with security to protect organizational assets
• Evolving strategies to address the growing sophistication of cyber threats

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Evanta’s Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

As the number of connected devices grows, technology and security leaders need to ensure their OT environment is secure. Yet IT/OT teams often face resistance and conflicting priorities when trying to collaborate. How can leaders bridge that gap to achieve more robust defenses overall?

Join this session to hear examples and collaborate with peers on:

• Aligning IT and OT objectives to support the needs of the business
• Understanding the challenges of securing OT environments
• Demonstrating ROI and gaining leadership support

Cyber resiliency remains a top concern in 2025, yet Gartner finds many organizations focus on defining and quantifying resilience rather than improving it. Leaders must develop proactive strategies that speak to a “when, not if” mentality, ensuring business continuity when incidents occur.

Join this session to discuss:

• Developing resilient people and processes in a complex threat ecosystem
• Minimizing the impact of cyber incidents and quickly restoring operations
• Maintaining compliance amid increasing regulatory requirements