AI & Cybersecurity: The Path to Readiness

This event qualifies for:

3.2 CPEs

AI adoption is moving faster than the controls meant to govern it, leaving IT leaders caught between the pressure to transform and the risk of losing visibility, reputation and control. Data leakage, unpredictable agent behavior and fragmented tooling can erode trust in AI programs before they deliver value. 

This session tackles the central question leaders face: How do I scale AI responsibly without slowing innovation? We will outline a practical Secure AI by Design approach that helps leaders govern AI use, protect AI development and create the conditions for fast, safe and sustainable transformation.

Speaker Details

Mike Watson

Chief Information Security Officer
Virginia Information Technologies Agency

Dan Han

Chief Information Security Officer
Virginia Commonwealth University

Russell Accashian

Chief Information Officer
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Melinda Stewart

Chief Information Officer
State Corporation Commission

Fadi Fadhil

Chief Information Officer
Palo Alto Networks

AJ Jha

Solutions Consultant Manager
Palo Alto Networks

Wei-Ting Chen

Director of Product Management
Palo Alto Networks

Michael Gregg

Chief Information Officer
Palo Alto Networks

Event Topic

Artificial Intelligence, IT

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government
AI & Cybersecurity: The Path to Readiness
Event Type
Onsite
When
Thu, May 14, 2026 | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Location

Common House Richmond

303 West Broad Street

Richmond, Virginia, US, 23220

Website
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Sponsor
Palo Alto Networks Public Sector (PAN)