Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
- The Global Cyber Innovation Summit (GCIS) returned in 2024 as an invitation-only event for top cybersecurity experts and leaders.
- The summit featured keynote speakers from the NSA and FBI Cyber Division, as well as panel discussions, fireside chats, and briefings on various cybersecurity topics.
The Global Cyber Innovation Summit (GCIS) returned in 2024, bringing together top cybersecurity experts, policy leaders, and members of the cyber investment community. The “Davos of Cybersecurity” featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, fireside chats, and briefings by industry practitioners and thought leaders. Chaired by Bob Ackerman, the summit aimed to elevate discourse, foster collaboration, and address threats facing the industry.
The event kicked off with the “CISO Board Member Bootcamp Series,” offering advice on leadership and planning for board roles. Topics discussed included cybersecurity challenges, the current state of nation-state threats, AI’s impact on cybersecurity, and privacy-enhancing technologies. The summit also honored six disruptive innovators known as the “Disrupt 6,” who presented innovative solutions to emerging industry problems.
The 2024 summit took place in Baltimore, with the date set for the 2025 event. Attendance is by invitation only, with contact information available for those interested in receiving an invitation. The summit aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cybersecurity strategies and solutions through collaboration and exchange of ideas.
