Global Cyber Security Initiative Conference (GCSI 2026)

Global Cyber Security Initiative Conference (GCSI 2026)

Theme: The intersection of AI adoption and cyber readiness

Welcome to the Global Cyber Security Initiative Conference (GCSI 2026) happening at the Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology! Join us for a day packed with insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field of cyber security. Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies shaping the industry. Don't miss out on this exciting event!

Bruce Coffing, CISO, City of Chicago

Evan Pena, Founder & Chief Offensive Security Officer, Armadin

Fred Kwong, Ph.D. , CISO, DeVry University

Sebastiaan Gybels, Sr VP, Northern Trust

Rebecca Lively, Stealth Startup

Barbara Ballan, Assistant Professor of Law, FIU

Jason Czarnezki, Dean, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Mahmood Khan, CISO, CNA

Karen Habercross, Vice President, Chief Information Security and Privacy Officer

Laszlo Gonc, CEO, Next Era Transformation Group

Nitin Raina, Global CISO at Thoughtworks

Gregg Friedman, President, ISSA Chicago

David Neuman, Chief Operating Officer at acceligence

Nicole Beebe, Dean, College of Computing, Illinois Tech

Robert Barr, PDA Board member

Bob Kress, Retired MD, The Accenture Security

Mark Rorabaugh, CEO, InfraShield

Richard Warner, Faculty Director, Center for Law and Computers, Chicago Kent College of Law

Wendy Betts, Information Security Officer, Rotary International, Member BoD, Cardio Diagnostics Inc

Stephen Reynolds, Attorney with McDermott, Will & Schulte

Terry Kuzinsky, CEO, Halock

Matt Hartzman, Advisor, Hartzman Partners

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Host or Publisher Pan Asian American Business Council and Global Cyber Security Initiative