GCSI CIOManSec-Conference on Critical Infrastructure, OT and Manufacturing

GCSI CIOManSec - Conference on Critical Infrastructure, OT and Manufacturing

Welcome to the GCSI CIOManSec 2025 Conference! Join us for a deep dive into all things critical infrastructure, OT, and manufacturing at the renowned IIT location. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and grow your professional network. See you there!

We are returning this year after bringing together executives, thought leaders, and experts from Chicago's F500 companies and governments at our past conferences.

This time we are bringing together more than 200 high-level cybersecurity leaders, senior executives, C-level executives, CISOs, compliance specialists, and security officers for sessions focused on critical infrastructure, OT, and manufacturing at the renowned IIT location. location. This in-person event is your opportunity to connect with industry experts, learn about the latest trends, and network with like-minded professionals.

The conference begins with a Keynote speech and a panel discussion showcasing innovative solutions to the problems facing Critical Infraastructure and Manufacturing.

On November 17, 2025, we are hosting our 4th GSCI CIOManSec Conference on Critical Infraastructure and Manufacturing from 8:30 a.m. CST to 5 p.m. CST at IIT (565 W. Adams St , Chicago, IL). The Global Cyber Security Initiative (GCSI), annual cyber security summit, co-hosted with MxD, Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Pan Asian American Business Council (PAABC).

Info: Calvin Nobles, Portfolio Vice President and Dean, School of Cybersecurity and Information Technology at University of Maryland Global Campus

Info: Moderator: BRUCE COFFING, Chief Information Security Officer, City of Chicago
Speakers:
PAM NIGRO,VP Security, Medecision
STEVE LIEGL, Director Infrastructure and Operations – IT Services, WEC Energy Group
SEBASTIAAN GYBELS, Northern Trust
DARREN WARDEN, Executive Director/Chief Security Architect, CME

Info: Moderator: MAURICE DAWSON, Director, Center for Cyber Security and Forensics Education, Illinois Tech
Speakers:
ALEC GLEASON, Security Architect, Cisco
CYRUS WALKER, CEO, Data Defenders, LLC
SHANE HUBBARD, Director of Information Security, Invenergy
DENNIS REITZ, Founder and CEO, Just Create Labs

Info: Moderator: VICTOR HSIANG, GATX
Speakers:
Mike Zachman, CISO, Zebra Technologies
KEN TOWNSEND, Chief Information Security Officer, Ingredion
BILL FIENUP, Founder, mHUB
Ken Townsend, Ingredion

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