CISO NextGen
Where the Next Generation of CISOs Take Shape
December 4th - Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
CISO NextGen Keynote Speakers
Phil Venables
Nicole Perlroth
Joe Sullivan
Join Hitch Partners and Ballistic Ventures for a day of leadership, connection, and conversation at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa on Thursday, December 4th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. One of the day’s highlights will be a powerhouse panel featuring Phil Venables, Nicole Perlroth, and Joe Sullivan. Together, they’ll share candid insights on security leadership and what it takes to step into the CISO role—drawing from real-world lessons and high-profile experiences
Lunch will be provided.
Then, wrap up the day at our Annual Bay Area CISO Sanctuary Gathering from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Canyon Club Brewery in Moraga, CA.
Proudly sponsored by Notable Capital, YL Ventures, and Ballistic Ventures, this evening is all about celebrating the Bay Area security community—no sales pitches or presentations, just great food, drinks, and meaningful connections. Chatham House Rules apply.
CISO NextGen Survey
Agenda
CISO NextGen Agenda — Let’s Dive In
10:00 AM — Welcome, Registration & Networking
Kick off the day by reconnecting with peers and meeting new faces in the CISO NextGen community.
10:45 AM — CISO NextGen Kickoff
CISO Panel: “How Did You Get There?”
Phil Venables, Joe Sullivan, Julie Tsai, Michael Piacente & David Hahn
A candid conversation on:
- Collaborating across IT, Legal, Product & the business
- The journey from technical contributor → risk leader → AI-driven CISO
- How the role has shifted over the last decade
- What the CISO of the future looks like in the age of AI
- Real talk on boardroom engagement
Open Discussion with Phil Venables & David Hahn
Insights, lessons, and unfiltered perspectives.
12:00 PM — Working Lunch
Refuel with a curated Sandwich Board—salads, house-made chips, cookies and great conversation.
12:30 PM — Book Signing: This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth
Join Nicole Perlroth for a special signing of her book.
1:00 PM — CISO NextGen Part II
Breach Incident Management & “How to Show Up”
Nicole Perlroth, Joe Sullivan & Andy Lunsford
The AI Leadership Session
Phil Venables & Julie Tsai with sponsor guests
Breaking down:
- How AI is reshaping cybersecurity
- Automation and doing more with less
- The future structure of security teams
- GRC’s new trajectory
- Identity in the age of AI
- The tidal wave of data (and what to do about it)
Q & A with Phil & Nicole
Bring your questions — nothing off-limits.
Special Segments
- “Heard on the Street” — Phil
- Behind the Scenes of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends — Nicole
4:00 PM — Wrap-Up
Closing thoughts, key takeaways, and what’s next for the CISO NextGen community.
