Philadelphia Cybersecurity Conference

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel

Hybrid

480 North Gulph Road, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA, 19406

Join Us in Philadelphia 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

Security Blindspots

Presentation

9:15 am
Bio

Bill Marciesky

Sr. Solutions Engineer Contrast Security

Sponsored by

Presentation

9:45 am

AI Cybersecurity’s Double Edge Sword

Bio

Victor Cotorobai

Solution Architect ESET

Sponsored by

10:15 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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10:45 am

Communicating Risk

11:15 am

Building a Response Strategy

11:45 am

Sponsor Networking Time

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12:00 pm

Lunch

Keynote

12:15 pm
Bio

Arielle Baine

Chief of Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1:15 pm

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Presentation

1:45 pm

The Risks Behind Multi-Channel Attacks

Gone are the days when threat actors relied on a single email or file to deliver malware. Today, attackers continuously innovate, combining multiple delivery techniques—often augmented by large language models (LLMs). These techniques are not only becoming more sophisticated in identifying the right victims, but also leave a substantial footprint read more…
Gone are the days when threat actors relied on a single email or file to deliver malware. Today, attackers continuously innovate, combining multiple delivery techniques—often augmented by large language models (LLMs).
These techniques are not only becoming more sophisticated in identifying the right victims, but also leave a substantial footprint by targeting multiple attack surfaces across your environment.
Join this session as we explore real-world examples and the diverse channels attackers use to deceive victims, evade detection, and identify their ideal targets.
Bio

Bart Lenaerts-Bergmans

Product Strategist - Threat Intelligence Infoblox

Sponsored by

Presentation

2:15 pm

Guarding Tomorrow: AI’s Edge in Security Ops

This presentation dives into how AI’s transforming security operations today and shaping cybersecurity’s future. We’ll explore real-world roles like threat detection, automated responses, and predictive analytics, plus insights on booming AI stocks driving these innovations—like key players in the sector and their impact on the market.

This presentation dives into how AI’s transforming security operations today and shaping cybersecurity’s future. We’ll explore real-world roles like threat detection, automated responses, and predictive analytics, plus insights on booming AI stocks driving these innovations—like key players in the sector and their impact on the market.

Bio

John Davies

Principal Sales Engineer Arctic Wolf

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2:45 pm

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Presentation

3:00 pm

Deception Tactics: Extending the Cat-and-Mouse Game

Every day, websites face a myriad of attacks. Traditionally, the instinct is to identify and block these threats with standard HTTP error codes. However, this often leads attackers to become more sophisticated in their evasion tactics. Studies show defenders spend 98% of their time identifying attackers and only 2% on read more…

Every day, websites face a myriad of attacks. Traditionally, the instinct is to identify and block these threats with standard HTTP error codes. However, this often leads attackers to become more sophisticated in their evasion tactics. Studies show defenders spend 98% of their time identifying attackers and only 2% on response strategies. This talk will delve into the importance of alternative blocking strategies, with a focus on deception, and how it can be effectively used to slow down and frustrate attackers.

Bio

Stephen Kiel

Director of Technology Partnerships Fastly

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3:30 pm

Identifying Threats in your Workplace

4:00 pm

Sponsor Networking Time

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Panel Discussion

4:15 pm

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

Bio

Jessica Hoffman

Deputy Chief Information Security Officer & HIPAA Security Officer City of Philadelphia
Bio

Hazel Cerra

National Security & Risk Governance Executive U.S. Secret Service
Bio

Dr. Jamaine Mungo

Chief Information Security Officer Philadelphia International Airport
Bio

Melina Scotto

Executive VP and Founder | Mastin and Associates Former CISO and VP CyberSecurity | Fortune 500 Hospitality Org
Bio

Mike Elkins

Chief Information Security Officer Humanis Technologies
5:15 pm

Closing Remarks