Minneapolis CISO Community
Inner Circle
March 19, 2026 | Minneapolis Golf Club
March 19, 2026
Minneapolis Golf Club
Collaborate with your peers
Join Minneapolis's top CISOs 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 CISOs today:
Real-World AI Success Stories
Governance Frameworks for Secure AI Adoption
Aligning AI Security with Business Priorities
Minneapolis CISO Governing Body
The Governing Body Co-Chairs shape the discussion topics and agenda, ensuring that all content is driven By CISOs, For CISOs®.
Governing Body Co-Chairs
Vince Aimutis
Federated Insurance
VP, Director, Information Services & CISO
Michael Brewer
Securian Financial
CISO
Peter Christy
Patterson Companies
VP, CISO
Mary Faulkner
Thrivent
VP, CISO & IT Operations
Jeff Johnson
DigiKey
CISO, Director, IT Security and Privacy
Aimee Martin
Data Recognition Corporation
CISO
Mike Rogers
Hormel Foods
CISO & Director Information Security & Compliance
Param Vig
Solventum
SVP, CISO
Agenda
March 19, 2026
4:30pm - 5:30pm Executive Networking Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm Discussion Topics
Securing AI in Practice — Use Cases, Governance, and Business Alignment
Chris Ray
Consulting Leader
Google Cloud
Emily Keding
Sr. Director, IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Restaurant Technologies
Patrick Michalski
Director, Information Security
Daikin Applied
Kyle Erickson
VP, Product CISO
Solventum
Vivek Sinha
Director, Advanced Analytics, Global Finance, FP&A
Medtronic
Frank Muller
VP, Technology, Infrastructure & Security & CISO
HealthPartners
Jasper Li
Director, Global IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity
Banner Engineering
Peter Christy
VP, CISO
Patterson Companies
Artificial Intelligence has shifted from a theoretical risk to an operational reality for CISOs, appearing in every conversation and becoming deeply embedded in security programs and business processes. Organizations are leveraging AI to automate workflows, enhance threat detection, and streamline compliance, prompting security leaders to seek practical guidance on securing these rapidly evolving implementations.
This requires a strategic approach, real-world experiences and shared lessons learned to drive towards secure and successful adoption. As CISOs align AI with broader organizational objectives, it is essential that AI investments not only reduce risk but also support revenue growth and strategic priorities.
Discussion Questions:
- What real-world AI use-cases have you implemented that measurably improved your organization’s cybersecurity posture or operational efficiency?
- How have you addressed resource gaps and third-party risks when deploying AI-driven security solutions?
- What governance frameworks or best practices have helped you manage the risks and accountability challenges of autonomous or generative AI systems?
- How are cybersecurity teams ensuring that all AI implementations are secure, while also supporting business objectives?
6:30pm - 7:00pm Networking Break
7:00pm - 8:00pm Summary Discussion & Dinner
8:00pm - 9:00pm Social Hour
Apply to Participate
Each application is carefully vetted to ensure members meet established criteria, preserving the quality of the network and enabling meaningful, peer‑level discussions among leaders from the world’s leading organizations.
Once you submit your application, a Community Program Manager will schedule a conversation to understand your priorities and interests and complete onboarding, including access to year‑round community events.
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