REIGNITE 2025: Cybersecurity & Leadership Conference (SOLD OUT!)

When:  Oct 28, 2025 from 08:00 to 18:00 (PT)
Associated with  Sacramento Chapter

Join us at Reignite 2025!

We’re excited to invite you to the ISACA Sacramento Chapter’s Annual Reignite Conference on October 28, 2025 at Wyndham Sacramento!

This year’s conference will be our most impactful yet, featuring 15 distinguished keynote speakers, dynamic panel discussions, and actionable insights into the future of cybersecurity, leadership, and innovation. You’ll also enjoy coffee and breakfast to start your day, a networking lunch, and afternoon appetizers and beverages during our closing networking session.

Here’s what to expect:

  • Keynote – Balancing the Scales of Cyber Risk in the Age of AI
    Jack Freund, PhD – Head of Technology Risk at Acrisure
    Explore how AI is transforming risk governance, board communication, and the threat landscape, and learn how to balance its opportunities with the risks it creates.
  • Women CIO Panel – Breaking Barriers: CIOs Leading the Conversation on Strategy, Tech, and Leadership
    Moderator: Trinh Ngo, Director of IT Controls and Resiliency Assurance, Blue Shield of California
    Panelists: Molly Greek, Carmen Marsh, Jennifer Chan, Veronica Gilliard
    A powerhouse discussion on aligning business and IT strategy, innovating responsibly with emerging technologies, and leading with purpose and inclusion.
  • Cyber Pathways – Navigating Your Cybersecurity Career: Insights from Education, Talent, and Hiring Leaders
    Moderator: Yesenia Ortiz, Cybersecurity Manager at EY
    Panelists: Yashwini Kamdar, Tolgay Kizilelma, PhD, Michael Piacente, Jonathan Chan
    Practical guidance on growing or pivoting your career in cybersecurity, from essential skills and certifications to leadership pathways.
  • CISO Panel – Securing the Future: CISOs Tackling Strategy, Innovation, and Executive Leadership Across Sectors
    Panelists: Vitaliy Panych, Leda Muller, Patrick Wilson, Jake Margolis
    Strategic insights into GRC, Zero Trust, data protection, and AI-driven innovation, plus leadership perspectives on workforce development and executive influence.
  • Keynote – Economic Impact of Securing AI
    Malcolm Harkins – Chief Security and Trust Officer, HiddenLayer
    A deep dive into the financial realities of AI security, risk modeling, and how economics drives corporate decision-making on AI investments.
  • Inside Cybercrime: FBI Insights on Emerging Threats, Fraud, and Defense Strategies
    FBI Supervisory Special Agent
    Direct from the front lines: current cybercrime tactics, investigative priorities, and actionable defense strategies.

You’ll also have the chance to meet top vendors in our “Tools of Today & Tomorrow” sessions, where you can explore innovative cybersecurity solutions and connect directly with industry providers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best, connect with industry leaders, and expand your professional network.

Use promo code EARLYBIRD and admission is only $99! Ends 9/15.

Students with a valid education email address and student ID can register using promo code STUDENT for only $30!

More Info & Register

Sponsored by...

Diamond sponsors:

Anzenna logo


ElasticSearch logo


OneIdentity by Quest


Optiv logo


Prophet Security logo


Platinum sponsors:

Horizon3.ai - Trust but verify (with "Trust but" crossed out, leaving "verify")


SAFE Security logo


Sailpoint logo



Gold sponsors:

Axonius logo


BalkanID logo


Corelight logo


Cycode logo


Darktrace logo


PRE Security logo


Uptycs logo


Zeektek logo


Zenity logo

Location

Wyndham Sacramento
5321 Date Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95841
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