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Featured Presenters
John Opala, PhD
CISO
Ralph Lauren
Dr. Eric Cole, DPS
Cybersecurity Expert; Author of "Cyber Crisis" and "Online Danger"
Tracey Hughes
VP, Information Security
Pathward
Rob Dalzell
Identity and Access Management – Risks, Issues, Controls and Governance
AT&T
Nathanael Dick
Director, Cybersecurity and Governance
SteelFab, Inc.
Mike Brannon
Director, Infrastructure & Security
National Gypsum
Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsors
- Title Sponsors
- Platinum Sponsors
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- Silver Sponsors
- AccessIT Group Partner Pavilion
- Advisory Council Roundtable Sponsor
- Knightz Group Partner Pavilion
- Exhibitors
- Media Sponsors
- Association Partners
Advisory Council
SecureWorld Charlotte
March 18, 2026
Nicholas Rose
VP, Information Security
Bank of America
Rick Scott
Global CIO/CISO
Elevate Textiles
Neda Pitt
Former CISO
Belk
Janet Heins
CISO
ChenMed
Matthew Burroughs
CISO
Novolex
Amy Bogac
CISO
Baker Tilly
Katie Cipkala
Cybersecurity Training & Communications
LPL Financial
Scott Dickinson
CISO
AnMed Health
Kara Schlageter
CISO
Discovery Education
Jane Domboski
CISO
OneMain Financial
Paul Dalberth
VP, Infrastructure & Security
Martin Marietta
Mike Brannon
Director, Infrastructure & Security
National Gypsum
Mike Hillhouse
vCIO.CISO
Discover Claims
David Roseberry
CIO
NC Department of Revenue
Mike Muscatell
CISO
Acumatica, Inc.
James Gay
IT Infrastructure & Operations Manager
Blum, Inc.
Cheri Sigmon
vCISO
Confidential
Alex Naples
VP, Risk Management
MUFG
James Kidwell
CISO, Enterprise IT GRC Leader
Self-Employed
Jason Shanks
Lead Cybersecurity Operations Specialist
TIAA
Stuart Sloan
SVP Security Integration & Risk Management
SECU
Diane McCarthy
Information Security Specialist
TD
Steve Smith
Sr. Manager, Information Security
U.S. Bank
Michael Holcomb
Founder
UtilSec
Kamesh Baratam
Global IT Leader – Enterprise Applications
Owens Corning
Jeff Vincent
VP, IS
LPL Financial
Justin Harwood
VP, Lead Information Security Engineer
Wells Fargo
Chris Johnson
VP, Cybersecurity
3D Systems
James Keegan
VP, Information Security
Essent Guaranty, Inc.
Andy Basinger
CTO
Monarch
Frank E. Dixon III
Director, Information Security Engineering & Operations
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.
Ajay Paul
BISO
Block
David Fourqurean
SVP, Business Risk & Control Director
Wells Fargo
William Curtiss
Global IT Leader - Information & Security
Original Composites & Fiberglass
John Opala, PhD
CISO
Ralph Lauren
Larry Eighmy
President & CEO
The Halo Group
Frank DePaola
VP, Chief Information & Security Officer
EnPro Industries
Sunny L'Heureux
Director of IT Security & Compliance
Pike Corporation
Rob Dalzell
Identity Management Lead
AT&T
Ben Schwering
CISO
Premier, Inc.
Benjamin Agner
SVP, Cybersecurity Engineering
Truist
John Cahill
VP, Deputy CISO
Premier Inc.
Neil Brandt
Director, Information Security Compliance
Premier Inc
Rick Doten
Former VP & CISO, Healthcare Enterprises and International
Centene Corporation
Josh Brown
Sr. Director Cyber Defense & Response
Ally
Margaret Nolia White
Head of Cybersecurity Technology Engineering
Truist
Charles Garzoni
Deputy CISO, & Staff VP, Cyber Defense Operations
Centene Corporation
Michael Jacobs
Deputy CISO/Dir., Security Operations & Engineering
Mindbody
Tracey Hughes
VP, Information Security
Pathward
Jermaine Green
Manager, CIP Compliance
SERC Reliability Corporation
Michael Martin
Deputy CISO
Allspring Global Investments
Stephen Head
National Director - Cyber Risk Center of Expertise
Jefferson Wells USA
Chad Hicks
CISO
MercuryGate International
Justin Polburn
vCIO
Charlotte IT Solutions
Venue & Hotel Information
SecureWorld Charlotte
March 18, 2026
Charlotte Convention Center
501 South College Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
704-339-6000
Parking
Parking vouchers will be provided to Advisory Council members, Speakers, and all attendees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame lot only.
Take your parking ticket to the SecureWorld registration desk to receive your parking voucher. Present your ticket AND voucher to the parking attendant upon exiting.
Additional directions and parking details here: http://www.charlotteconventionctr.com/getting-here
Host Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown
610 S. Caldwell Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Exhibitors
SecureWorld Charlotte
March 18, 2026
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What are cybersecurity professionals saying about SecureWorld?
"Best bang for the buck. If you had to pick one security conference to attend, this is it! SecureWorld works hard to bring together speakers and vendors willing to share their knowledge and experience across the security landscape. From the content, training, networking, and vendor engagement, it's all well worth the time and effort!"
Jeff Vincent
VP, Information Security
LPL Financial
Offering a full day of cybersecurity learning and collaboration!
- Earn 6-12 CPE Credits
- Network with Industry Peers
- 15+ Educational Elements
- Two Keynote Speakers
- Industry Expert Panels
- Security Vendors & Solutions
- Meet Local Association Leaders
- Interactive Conference Microsite
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- Connect with fellow attendees
- View speaker presentation slides (post-event)
- Download a Certificate of Attendance