Blockonic 2026 | Hosted by H&R Block
About this Event
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Blockonic is Back on the Block for Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Join us at the H&R Block World Headquarters for a day filled with engaging discussions, informative sessions, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a cybersecurity expert or just starting out in the field, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the latest trends and developments in technology.
At Blockonic, you'll have the chance to hear from industry leaders and connect with like-minded professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your network, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.
This year we are partnering with Harvesters and will be collecting nonperishible food items. Bring up to (3) items with you to donate and earn up to (3) additional free raffle tickets for our drawing. We will have some amazing prizes this year thanks to sponsor donations!
Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting day at Blockonic!
Thank You to our 2026 Event Sponsors!
VIP: Guidepoint/Palo Alto Networks/Fortinet/Microsoft
Platinum: Sectigo/SonarSource
Gold: DataDog
Silver: Adaptive Security/Cribl
Thank You to our 2026 Community Sponsors!
Mental Health Hackers
Women in Cybersecurity - Kansas City
ISC2
Rokhurst University
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Free Professional Headshots - West Lobby 1st Floor
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:40 AM
HRB Blockonic Opening Remarks
Host: Phillip Miller, HRB CISO
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker - Guidepoint - Room 1
Host: David Cardwell
Info: The AI Shift: Rethinking Cyber Defense
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Informative Talk - Room 1
Host: Tracey the security Lady Hawkins
Info: AI Deepfakes, Deception & Digital Doubles: Cybersecurity in the Age of Voice Cloning and Social Engineering
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Tech Talk - Sectigo - Room 2
Host: Brendan Bonner/Henry Lam
Info: One investment, three returns: how certificate automation prepares you for shorter lifespans, AI resilience, and quantum computing
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
High Profile - Fortinet - Room 1
Host: Matt Fryer
Info: Aligning Security With Your Company’s AI Journey
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Tech Talk - Sonar Source Room 2
Host: Satinder Khasriya
Info: From trust to verification: Engineering resilient security in the age of Mythos
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Free Professional Headshots - West Lobby 1st Floor
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:40 PM
Keynote - Palo Alto - Room 1
Host: Jake Bloom
Info: Frontier AI Defense at Machine Speed
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PM
High Profile - Guidepoint - Room 1
Host: Felix Simmons
Info: AI Adoption vs Security Reality
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PM
Tech Talk - Microsoft - Room 2
Host: Michael Winthrow
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
High Profile - Palo Alto - Room 1
Host: Sean Griesheimer
Info: TBD
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
Tech Talk - Microsoft - Room 2
Host: TBD
Info: TBD
🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:45 PM
Panel Discussion - HRB - Room 1
Host: Liji Thomas
Info: TBD
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle
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