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Save the Date! May 1, 2025

Join us at Cyburgh, PA Initiative 2025, where cybersecurity leaders, industry experts, and business executives converge to explore the latest challenges and innovations in cybersecurity. This full-day event at the Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square will be a must-attend for those committed to securing their business and staying ahead of emerging threats.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Partner with Cyburgh to showcase your brand, connect with key decision-makers, and position your company as a leader in cybersecurity. Contact Ashley Steckel to learn how your organization can be featured.

Why Cyburgh?

Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a business imperative. The Cyburgh, PA Initiative highlights Pittsburgh as a hub for cybersecurity innovation, bringing together top executives, security professionals, and industry leaders. This engaging, content-rich event fosters collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and business growth through:

Expert-led Keynotes & Panel Discussions – Gain insights from leading cybersecurity minds.
Cutting-edge Trends & Strategies – Stay ahead of the latest threats and best practices.
High-Impact Networking – Build connections with industry peers, solution providers, and potential customers.
Practical Business Insights – Learn how to protect your organization and mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for business and technology leaders across industries, including:

C-Level Executives (CEO, COO, CIO, CISO, CPO)
IT & Security Professionals
Business Leaders & Decision-Makers
Academics & Public Sector Representatives
Anyone interested in the strategic side of cybersecurity

If you’re looking to fortify your business against cyber threats and connect with like-minded professionals, Cyburgh 2025 is the place to be.

Agenda (Subject to Change)

Location: Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Speakers & Agenda: Stay tuned for announcements!

Keynotes, Panels, and Tech Talks to be announced and subject to change!

Keynote Speaker:

Liz Young McNally, Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, Defense Innovation Unit

Liz Young McNally serves as the Deputy Director, Commercial Operations, at the Defense Innovation Unit. In this role she brings her diverse experiences from the private sector, the military, and the not-for-profit sector to lead DIU’s collaboration with the commercial tech sector and investment community. This includes enhanced portfolio company scaling support and related Department partnerships, as well as the defense innovation on-ramp, talent, and investment capabilities resident in National Security Innovation Network (NSIN) and National Security Innovation Capital (NSIC).

Before joining DIU, Liz served as co-CEO of Schmidt Futures, a philanthropic venture focused on projects and investments at the intersection of talent, technology, innovation, and talent. Previously, she was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, where she served a broad variety of large and small corporate clients as well as investors and their portfolio companies, and also served as Global Lead for McKinsey Academy, the firm’s tech-enabled capability building and leadership development offering.

Liz began her career as a Military Police officer in the U.S. Army. Her service included two year-long tours in Iraq, where she served on the senior staff of General David Petraeus as his speechwriter. A graduate of West Point and Oxford, Liz is a Rhodes and Truman Scholar.

Panel Discussions: (Subject to Change)

AI in Cybersecurity: Defending Against Ransomware and AI-Powered Threats

As artificial intelligence and machine learning reshape the cybersecurity landscape, organizations must balance the benefits of AI-driven threat detection with the risks posed by AI-enhanced cyberattacks. Ransomware continues to evolve, leveraging AI for automation and personalization, while state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) pose long-term risks to critical infrastructure. This panel will bring together experts to explore how AI is transforming cyber defense, discuss strategies for mitigating AI-powered attacks, and examine the evolving nature of ransomware and APTs in an increasingly hostile digital environment.

Panelists:

Andrew Capodieci, Director of Robotics, Neya Systems
Jeremy McHugh, D.Sc., Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Preamble
Joel Moses, Practice Director of Security Management, iVision
Paul Spera, Senior Manager of IT at Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority
Sean Ways, CDPSE, Vice President of Product Development, Technology, and Information Security, eHealth Technologies

Cyber Resilience and Incident Response: Preparing for the Inevitable

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and breaches increasingly inevitable, organizations must shift their focus from solely preventing attacks to ensuring resilience and rapid recovery. This panel will explore how CISOs are building cyber resilience through robust incident response planning, disaster recovery strategies, and business continuity measures. Experts will discuss best practices for minimizing downtime, containing breaches, and swiftly restoring operations while mitigating financial and reputational damage.

Panelists:

Dr. Trebor Z. Evans, PMP, CCISO, CDPSE, Senior Vice President and CISO, Dollar Bank
John Hudson, Chief Information Security, Wabtec
Puha Shah, Senior Manager, Wavestone
Peter Zwieryznski, CISSP, Director of Information Security, Koppers

Moderated by Matthew Butkovic, CISA, CISSP, Technical Director - CERT Division, Software Engineering Institute | Carnegie Mellon University

Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Compliance, Privacy, and Data Governance in 2025

With data privacy regulations evolving rapidly, organizations must stay ahead of compliance requirements while managing the complexities of cross-border data flows and sovereignty laws. From adapting to updates in existing regulations to preparing for new regulatory frameworks, CISOs, legal experts, and compliance officers face increasing pressure to ensure continuous compliance. This panel will explore the latest regulatory challenges, best practices for audit readiness, and strategies for maintaining compliance in an era of heightened scrutiny and global data governance.

Panelists:

Jonathan Cox, VP of Information Security, C-3 Complete
Danielle Gerko, CISSP, CCP, MS-ITPM, Chief Information Security Officer, Concurrent Technologies Corporation
Sam Merrell, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer, Kennametal
John Shaffer, Cyber Security Manager, Core Natural Resources (formerly Consol Energy)
Matthew H. Meade, Member, Chair, Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Privacy, Eckert Seamans

More Speakers to be announced!

Cost:

Member Entrepreneurs receive 40% off registration fees. Please contact Monica Takacs at mtakacs@pghtech.org to confirm eligibility.
Non-Member Entrepreneurs do not receive a discount. Contact Brooke Wozniak to join and take advantage of this and other benefits.