Join Us in Chicago 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! Registration link: https://app.futureconevents.com/register/futurecon-registration-form-chicago-2026 IEEE promo code: IEEE26 Co-sponsored by: FutureCon Agenda: 8:00 am Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking 9:00 am Current Security Operations 9:30 am Modern Data Protection 10:00 am Sponsor Networking Time Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies! 10:30 am The Human Element of Cyber Security 11:00 am Cyber Security Fundamentals 11:30 am Sponsor Networking Time Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies! 11:45 am Lunch Keynote 12:00 pm From Case Files to Firewalls and Encryption: What a Former Social Worker Knows About Security and Privacy 1:00 pm Sponsor Networking Time Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies! 1:30 pm Your Guide to AI in Cyber Security 2:00 pm Zero Trust Security Framework 2:30 pm Sponsor Networking Time Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies! 2:45 pm Cyber Security Predictions 3:15 pm The Future of Cyber Security 3:45 pm Sponsor Networking Time Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies! 4:00 pm Panel Discussion "Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices" 5:00 pm Closing Remarks Bldg: Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60523