Detroit Cybersecurity Conference

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel

PARKING/DIRECTIONS

Hybrid

21111 Haggerty Road, Novi, Michigan, USA, 48375

Join Us in Detroit for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!

Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.

Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing our honorary attendees receiving an Award of Excellence!

Join us live for breakfast, lunch, and a wrap up cocktail happy hour!

 

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“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”

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FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training to C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers).

Join us for a day with multiple illuminating presentations and a panel discussion featuring C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks, demo the newest technology, and discover the cutting-edge security approaches to prepare you for the future of the Cyber World.

You will gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from even the most advanced Cyber Threats. Interact with the world’s security leaders and your peers to gather details on other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.

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Agenda

Times are subject to change

8:00 am

Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking

8:45 am

The Future of Cyber Security

Keynote

9:15 am
Bio

Marty D’Amico

Supervisory Special Agent Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
10:00 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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10:30 am

Zero Trust Security Framework

11:00 am

Your Guide to AI in Cyber Security

11:30 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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11:45 am

Lunch

Keynote

12:00 pm
Bio

Dr. Lovelie Moore

Business information Security Officer Toyota Financial Services Corporation
1:00 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Presentation

1:30 pm

State of The Union: Annual Information Security Report

Bio

Greg Cloon

Information Security Consultant (vCISO) FRSecure

Sponsored by

Presentation

2:00 pm

The 2026 Attackers Playbook: Hacking Trust

Attackers aren’t breaking in anymore — they’re logging in. Join Varonis security experts as they break down the 2026 Attacker’s Playbook and reveal how modern adversaries use AI, trusted tools, and misconfigurations to move through your environment undetected. In this fast‑paced session, you’ll walk away with clear insights into how attackers read more…

Attackers aren’t breaking in anymore — they’re logging in. Join Varonis security experts as they break down the 2026 Attacker’s Playbook and reveal how modern adversaries use AI, trusted tools, and misconfigurations to move through your environment undetected. In this fast‑paced session, you’ll walk away with clear insights into how attackers actually operate today — the tools they abuse, the trust relationships they exploit, and the misconfigurations that quietly open the door for them. You’ll leave with practical guidance you can bring back to your team to strengthen defenses and stay ahead of the 2026 threat landscape.

Bio

Karthikeyan Vaidyalingam

Field CTO and Technical Evangelist Varonis

Sponsored by

2:30 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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2:45 pm

Modern Data Protection

3:15 pm

Current Security Operations

3:45 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Panel Discussion

4:00 pm

"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"

Bio

Karla Thomas

President Michigan InfraGard Member Alliance
Bio

Jennifer Raiford

CEO & Chief Information Security Officer | Globe-Sec Advisory CISO and Chief Digital Risk and Trust officer | ENIGMA Protocol
Bio

Marcus Rebelo

CISO & Head of AI Auxiom
Bio

Hemanth Tadepalli

Cybersecurity & Compliance Subject Matter Expert May Mobility
Bio

Amir Jabri

VP in IT services Governance City National Bank
5:00 pm

Closing Remarks