Kim Hakim CEO and Founder

Kim Hakim is the Founder and CEO of FutureCon CyberSecurity Events, a nationally recognized conference series bringing together cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and innovators across North America. With more than 25 years in the cybersecurity community, Kim has built a reputation for connecting industry leaders, elevating practitioner voices, and fostering meaningful collaboration.

Kim began her career serving in the U.S. Navy, where she was recognized for her role on a SWAT team securing a nuclear airbase — an experience that shaped her leadership style and commitment to discipline, service, and operational excellence.

In 1998, Kim founded Data Connectors, one of the first regional cybersecurity event series in the United States. Over the next two decades, she led thousands of conferences nationwide, building one of the largest grassroots cybersecurity communities in the country. Her work helped create trusted spaces where CISOs, IT leaders, and security professionals could collaborate and stay ahead of evolving threats.

In 2018, Kim launched FutureCon CyberSecurity Events, expanding and modernizing the conference model into a large-scale, hybrid event series spanning dozens of cities annually. FutureCon is known for its practitioner-focused content, executive panels, and strong partnerships with industry leaders and sponsors.

Beyond conferences, Kim is also the host of the cybersecurity podcast “And Security For All,” where she interviews industry experts and explores emerging trends shaping the future of cyber defense.

Kim is passionate about elevating women in cybersecurity, supporting local security communities, and ensuring that events remain educational, inclusive, and practitioner-driven.