Think Tank
The Future of IT & Cybersecurity

CIO & CISO Think Tank

Date

October 16, 2025

Location

Miami, FL

Community

CIO / CISO
Your Vision is our mission

Agenda

October 16, 2025
All times Eastern Time
8:30 AM-9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM-9:55 AM
Morning Networking
10:00 AM-10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
10:10 AM-10:55 AM
Panel
Mental Fatigue, Burnout & the Human Risk Factor in Leadership

Today’s workplace isn’t only about strategy and technology—it’s about people. Mounting pressure, constant demands, and increasing accountability have put executives and their teams under immense stress. This leadership roundtable explores the intersection of mental wellness, organizational resilience, and human error. Topics include burnout detection, performance under pressure, talent retention, and building psychologically safe teams across business functions.

More than just reducing mistakes, the goal is to foster a culture where responsibility is shared, innovation thrives, and wellbeing becomes a driver of organizational success. Learn how executives are rethinking workforce sustainability and leadership practices to promote clarity, trust, and long-term resilience at every level.

Chair
Panelists
Eric Ospina Maximus Global Services
Eric Ospina

CFO

Maximus Global Services

Gisela Novoa Pacific National Bank
Gisela Novoa

CISO

Pacific National Bank

Jairo Riveros (Filler) Paysend
Jairo Riveros

Managing Director and Global Head of Strategy

Paysend

Henry Sanchez Life Extension
Henry Sanchez

IT Director

Life Extension

10:55 AM-11:25 AM
Coffee Break
11:25 AM-11:40 AM
Disruptor
Adversary to Ally: Lessons in Cybersecurity, Redemption, and Building Trust

In this 15-minute presentation, Hector Monsegur, once known as “Sabu” of the hacktivist collective LulzSec, shares his journey from adversary to ally in the cybersecurity world. With raw honesty and insight, Hector discusses how curiosity led him into hacking, how accountability reshaped his life, and how empathy and communication became his greatest tools in helping organizations today.

Now the co-founder of SafeHill, a Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) platform, and co-host of the podcast Hacker and the Fed alongside the FBI agent who arrested him, Hector offers a rare perspective on the evolving relationship between attackers, defenders, and trust. His story is both a cautionary tale and a testament to transformation, resilience, and the shared mission of securing our digital future.

Panelists
Johann Balaguer Seminole Hard Rock Support Services
Johann Balaguer

CISO

Seminole Hard Rock Support Services

Michael Parrish MSC Cruises
Michael Parrish

US Information Security Officer

MSC Cruises

11:45 AM-12:00 PM
Vision Voices
The Future of Digital Strategy in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape

The future of digital strategy in a rapidly evolving landscape is poised to be both dynamic and transformative. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, organizations must adapt their digital strategies to stay competitive and relevant. Data-driven decision-making, AI and machine learning integration, and a seamless user experience will be at the forefront. With the growing importance of sustainability and ethical considerations, digital strategies will also need to incorporate responsible practices. Furthermore, the rise of new platforms and communication channels, such as virtual reality and augmented reality, will require businesses to be agile and innovative in their approach. Success in this evolving landscape will depend on a proactive and flexible approach to digital strategy, ensuring that organizations can not only keep up with change but also lead in shaping the digital future.

12:15 PM-1:15 PM
Lunch
1:20 PM-1:35 PM
Vision Voices
Leading the Digital Renaissance: Innovation, Trust, and Transformation

In today’s Digital Renaissance, the convergence of innovation, trust, and transformation is redefining the role of technology leadership. This session explores how CIOs can harness the optimized balance of people, process, and technology to drive meaningful and secure digital transformation. From AI and automation to data ethics and cyber resilience, we’ll examine how innovation thrives only when rooted in trust and human adaptability. Join us for a forward-looking discussion on how today’s technology leaders can shape a future where transformation isn’t just digital—it’s intelligent, ethical, and enduring.

Panelists
Kelvin Llaverias Tabacalera USA
Kelvin Llaverias

CIO

Tabacalera USA

1:45 PM-2:20 PM
Fireside Chat
CISOs at the Crossroads: From Guardians of Compliance to Drivers of Business Resilience

CISOs today find themselves confessing to a difficult truth: despite unprecedented investments in tools, teams, and frameworks, breaches keep rising, compliance pressures multiply, and boards demand proof of value. The role has evolved from quiet guardian of IT systems into a high-stakes strategist balancing innovation with risk, a communicator who must translate technical threats into business outcomes, and a leader navigating relentless ransomware, AI-driven attacks, and cloud vulnerabilities. This panel will openly address the real struggles CISOs face—burnout, budget battles, regulatory overload—and reveal how top security leaders are transforming those challenges into opportunities to drive resilience, earn board trust, and position security as a business enabler rather than just a defense mechanism.

2:20 PM-2:40 PM
Networking Break
2:40 PM-3:15 PM
Keynote
SD-WAN in the Age of SASE, AI, and Zero Trust: Still a Key Player?

As organizations adopt multi-cloud strategies and hybrid work models, network complexity naturally is increasing. SD-WAN has revolutionized modern networking, and emerging technologies like SASE, GenAI, and Zero Trust are now expanding its possibilities for the future.

 

Greg Schwartzkopf, VP Systems Engineering, will break down why SD-WAN is still essential and how it fits into today’s rapidly shifting IT landscape. Learn from our industry expert about:

 

  • The ongoing relevance of SD-WAN amid new technological advancements
  • How SD-WAN is a cornerstone for SASE-driven security and networking
  • Actionable insights to enhance your network’s performance and resiliency

Join us to gain the insights you need to make informed networking decisions.

Together with:

Fortinet
3:20 PM-4:00 PM
Panel
Strategic Shifts: Reimagining Engineering Talent Deployment and Management in the Age of GenAI
Unlock insights into the evolving landscape of talent deployment and retention as board expectations drive CIOs to rethink traditional IT talent models. Explore the impact of GenAI on coding processes and the software engineering lifecycle, and discover strategies for optimizing talent allocation and headcounts. Gain actionable insights into defining new roles, cultivating essential skills, and charting GenAI-centric career paths to align with organizational goals and stay ahead in a rapidly changing technological landscape.
Chair
Panelists
Luis Velandia Best Doctors Insurance
Luis Velandia

CIO & CISO

Best Doctors Insurance

Wolfgang Latino Florida Crystals
Wolfgang Latino

Senior Director IT Executive

Florida Crystals

Edgar Escobar (Filler) Grupo ALTO
Edgar Escobar

COO

Grupo ALTO

Jorge Alfaro Southeastern Printing
Jorge Alfaro

CTO

Southeastern Printing

4:05 PM-4:15 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway
4:15 PM-5:15 PM
Cocktail Networking
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