About this Event
QUANTUM CONNECT™ & BEYOND
Where AI Meets Quantum
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Separating AI Reality from AI Hype
- October 15, 2026
- The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
- Herndon, Virginia
- 100+ Senior Enterprise Executives
- 20+ Technology Solution Partners
The Executive Summit for Leaders Navigating the AI Revolution
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every enterprise.
Boards are asking tougher questions. CEOs are demanding AI-first strategies. Business leaders want to move faster than ever before.
At the same time, organizations are navigating an overwhelming marketplace where nearly every technology claims to be AI-powered. Some solutions are transforming enterprises today. Others have simply been retrofitted. Many remain aspirational.
The challenge for today's leaders is no longer deciding whether AI matters.
It's understanding what is real, what delivers measurable value, what creates unnecessary risk, and how to prepare for what comes next.
Quantum computing only raises the stakes.
Quantum Connect™ & Beyond brings together enterprise security, technology, AI, and business leaders to cut through the noise.
Through candid conversations, expert perspectives, and collaboration between enterprise executives and carefully selected technology partners, attendees gain practical insight into today's rapidly evolving technology landscape and leave with greater clarity, stronger relationships, and actionable strategies for the future.
THE EXECUTIVE CHALLENGE
Every enterprise is facing the same questions.
How do we safely accelerate AI adoption?
How do we govern AI across the organization?
Which technologies are genuinely changing the enterprise?
Which products are delivering measurable value today?
How should we prepare for quantum computing?
How do we protect our organizations while continuing to innovate?
These aren't questions that can be answered through marketing.
They're answered by learning from the leaders already solving them.
WHY ATTEND
Separate AI Reality from AI Hype
Hear how enterprise leaders evaluate emerging technologies, distinguish meaningful innovation from marketing, and make investment decisions with confidence.
Learn from Leaders Living It Every Day
Gain practical insight from executives responsible for securing global organizations, leading AI initiatives, and preparing for the future of enterprise technology.
Build Your Strategy
Leave with practical ideas, new perspectives, and a clearer roadmap for AI adoption, governance, cyber resilience, and quantum readiness.
Build Meaningful Relationships
Connect with senior enterprise executives, industry experts, researchers, innovators, and trusted technology partners in an environment designed to encourage thoughtful discussion and long-term relationships.
FEATURED CONVERSATIONS
Preparing Your Enterprise for Quantum Readiness
The AI Reality Check
Separating Innovation from Marketing
Agentic AI and the Enterprise
AI Governance and Executive Accountability
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Identity in the AI Era
National Security and Emerging Technologies
The Future of Enterprise Architecture
Preparing for 2030
EXECUTIVE ADVISORY BOARD
Quantum Connect™ & Beyond is guided by an Executive Advisory Board composed of practicing enterprise security leaders responsible for protecting some of the world's most recognized organizations.
These executives don't simply speak at the conference. They shape it.
Working throughout the year, the Advisory Board identifies the most pressing issues facing enterprise leaders, develops the conference agenda, and ensures every conversation reflects the challenges organizations are facing today—not yesterday.
Host
David Cass
President, CISOs Connect™
Executive Advisory Board
Johann Balaguer, Global CISO, Hard Rock
Kevin McKenzie, VP & CISO, Ferguson EnterprisesMonique Hart, VP Information Security & CISO,
Brian Miller, CISO, Healthfirst
Hussein Syed, SVP & CISO, RWJBarnabas HealthNashira Spencer, CISO & Head of Enterprise IT, Stitch Fix
Lock Langdon, VP Enterprise Technology & CISO, Aprio
Sandeep Taileng, CISO, State Trustees AustraliaMichael Calderin, CISO, Barnes AerospaceSam Massielo, CISO, The Anschutz CorporationMandy Andress, CISO, Elastic
Brett Conlon, CISO, American Century Investments
Roosevelt Giles, Chairman of the Board, Stakeholder Impact Foundation, Board of Directors JUST Capital Daneil Garrie, JAMs Neutral, Mediator, Arbitrator, Special Master, and Forensic Neutral
FOR TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
Enterprise executives don't need another sales pitch.
They need trusted partners who understand the challenges they are trying to solve.
Quantum Connect™ & Beyond provides a unique opportunity to engage directly with more than 150 qualified enterprise security, AI, technology, and risk leaders in an environment designed around meaningful conversations rather than crowded exhibit halls.
Technology partners participate through expert conversations, networking opportunities, tabletop exhibits, and one-on-one discussions with senior decision makers throughout the day.
Every partnership is designed to build credibility, foster lasting relationships, and create meaningful business opportunities.
Platinum Partnership — Sold Out
Gold Partnerships Available — Sold Out
Silver Partnerships Available
THE EXPERIENCE
100+ Senior Enterprise Executives
20 Technology Solution Partners
- Executive Keynotes
- Expert Conversations
- Thought Leadership Panels
- Networking Buffet Breakfast
- Networking Buffet Lunch
- Technology Tabletops
- Networking
THE VENUE
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
Herndon, Virginia
Located in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor and just minutes from Washington Dulles International Airport, the venue provides convenient access for attendees traveling from across North America and around the world.
REGISTER TODAY
AI won't wait.
Neither should your strategy.
Join the executives shaping how organizations will safely adopt artificial intelligence, prepare for quantum computing, and lead through the next generation of enterprise transformation.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport, 2520 Wasser Terrace, Herndon, United States
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