About this Event
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Blockonic is Back on the Block for Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Join us at the H&R Block World Headquarters for a day filled with engaging discussions, informative sessions, and networking opportunities. Whether you're a cybersecurity expert or just starting out in the field, this event is perfect for anyone interested in the latest trends and developments in technology.
At Blockonic, you'll have the chance to hear from industry leaders and connect with like-minded professionals. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, grow your network, and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.
This year we are partnering with Harvesters and will be collecting nonperishible food items. Bring up to (3) items with you to donate and earn up to (3) additional free raffle tickets for our drawing. We will have some amazing prizes this year thanks to sponsor donations!
Mark your calendar and get ready for an exciting day at Blockonic!
Thank you to all our sponsors and community sponsors for joining H&R Block to help host Blockonic 2026.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:40 AM
Free Professional Headshots - West Lobby 1st Floor
🕑: 09:35 AM - 09:40 AM
HRB Blockonic Opening Remarks
Host: Phillip Miller, HRB CISO
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker - Guidepoint - Room 1
Host: David Cardwell
Info: The AI Shift: Rethinking Cyber Defense
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Informative Talk - Room 1
Host: Tracey the security Lady Hawkins
Info: AI Deepfakes, Deception & Digital Doubles: Cybersecurity in the Age of Voice Cloning and Social Engineering
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:10 AM
Tech Talk - Sectigo - Room 2
Host: Brendan Bonner/Henry Lam
Info: One investment, three returns: how certificate automation prepares you for shorter lifespans, AI resilience, and quantum computing
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
High Profile - Fortinet - Room 1
Host: Matt Fryer
Info: Aligning Security With Your Company’s AI Journey
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Tech Talk - Sonar Source Room 2
Host: Satinder Khasriya
Info: From trust to verification: Engineering resilient security in the age of Mythos
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Lunch Break & Networking
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM
Free Professional Headshots - West Lobby 1st Floor
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:40 PM
Keynote - Palo Alto - Room 1
Host: Jake Bloom
Info: Frontier AI Defense at Machine Speed
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PM
High Profile - Guidepoint - Room 1
Host: Felix Simmons
Info: AI Adoption vs Security Reality
🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:20 PM
Tech Talk Panel - Microsoft - Room 2
Host: Drew Nicholas
Info: Ready or Not: Are you Prepared to Defend Against AI?
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
High Profile - Palo Alto - Room 1
Host: Sean Griesheimer
Info: TBD
🕑: 02:25 PM - 03:00 PM
Tech Talk - Microsoft - Room 2
Host: Drew Nicholas
Info: Microsoft Digital Defense Report
🕑: 03:05 PM - 03:45 PM
Panel Discussion - HRB - Room 1
Host: Liji Thomas
Info: Beyond Trust Engineering AI that Holds Up
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle
Event venue & nearby stays
H&R Block World Headquarters, 1301 Main Street, Kansas City, United States
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