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IN-PERSON
Minneapolis
CISO Community
Executive Summit
December 3, 2025 | Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
December 3, 2025
Sheraton Bloomington Hotel
Collaborate with your peers
Get together with Minneapolis's top CISOs to tackle shared business challenges and critical priorities facing your role today. Participate in this one-day, local program with peer-driven topics and interactive discussions with your true C-level peers.
Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CISOs today:
Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth
Minneapolis CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the summit agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Vince Aimutis
Federated Insurance
VP, Director, Information Services & CISO
Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
VP, CISO
Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations
Jeff Johnson
Digikey
Director, IT Security
Aimee Martin
Data Recognition Corporation
CISO
Greg Matthias
Agiliti
VP, CISO
Tina Meeker
Sleep Number
VP, Information Security & Enterprise Architecture
Michael Rogers
Hormel Foods
CISO & Director Information Security & Compliance
Param Vig
Solventum
SVP, CISO
What to Expect
Interactive Sessions
Hear from CISO practitioners and thought leaders on how they're solving critical challenges impacting your role today in Keynote sessions, and join smaller, interactive discussions with your peers in Breakout and Boardroom sessions.
Community Networking
Make new connections and catch up with old friends in casual conversations during dedicated time for networking designed to better acquaint you with your Minneapolis CISO community.
Peer-to-Peer Meetings
Connect with like-minded peers in a private, one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.
Agenda
Coming Soon
The CISO Executive Summit agendas are driven by the mission-critical priorities identified among the community. Each agenda is uniquely crafted By CISOs, For CISOs®, and will be available closer to the gathering. All topics and sessions will be inspired by the following themes.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Posture through Adaptive Threat Management
CISOs are increasingly focused on enhancing their organization's ability to anticipate, withstand, and recover from cyber threats. By fostering a proactive cybersecurity culture, organizations can quickly respond to evolving threats and maintain robust security postures amidst a rapidly changing threat landscape.
Enhancing Data Privacy and Compliance in a Globalized Digital Economy
In the face of increasing global regulations and expanding digital business operations, CISOs must prioritize data privacy and compliance. By encouraging a privacy-conscious culture, security leaders are navigating the complexities of a globalized digital economy and protecting sensitive data effectively.
Building Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth
CISOs are enhancing their cybersecurity ecosystems to better support sustainable business growth and withstand rapid change. Integrating cybersecurity into business strategies is crucial for promoting collaboration across departments and ensuring that cybersecurity measures are scalable and adaptable to future business needs.
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