Kansas City Cybersecurity Conference
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
Hybrid
Join Us in Kansas City 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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Keynote Speaker
“Security Take the Wheel”
Kristen Risley
VP, Chief Information Security Officer NASCO
Certified CISO with 19 years of proven success designing and leading enterprise-wide cybersecurity programs that protect global organizations from evolving threats. I specialize in building resilient security architectures, cultivating high-performing teams, and aligning security initiatives with business goals to drive growth and trust.
Chris Risley
VP, Enterprise Risk Management NASCO
Visionary leader and accomplished Risk Management and Insurance Operations Executive with a career spanning over 30 years across diverse industries, including private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Renowned for building high-performance teams, engineering transformative processes, and delivering bottom-line results. A proven architect of change, known for maximizing operational efficiency, establishing uncompromising standards, and driving strategic initiatives that generate sustainable growth, revenue, and risk mitigation.
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Partner
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”
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
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
Identifying Threats in your Workplace
Defending Against Data Breaches
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
What is Cloud Security
Current Risk Management
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
Lunch
Keynote
Security Take the Wheel
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
Building a Response Strategy
Tricks for Endpoint Security
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
Communicating Risk
Security Blindspots
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!