About this Event
Join IWF Suncoast for a Dynamic Conversation
Designed for IWF members, business leaders, students, and the broader community, this essential leadership conversation addresses a critical need in today's digital landscape. Whether you're a CEO, entrepreneur, board member, engineer, or student--women and men alike--today's leaders must embrace cybersecurity as a foundational element of effective leadership.
We highly encourage members to attend and bring a prospective IWF nominee or business colleagues as their guests. Both women and men are welcome as guests.
Featured Speakers
We're honored to host three trailblazing women who have not only broken barriers but continue to shatter glass ceilings in cybersecurity--an industry where women remain severely underrepresented. These pioneering leaders are actively transforming the landscape and opening doors for future generations:
Ebony Vaz CEO & Crisis Communications Strategist
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebonytgrimsley/
- https://abovepromotions.com
Joy Randels CEO & Serial Entrepreneur
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyrandels/
- https://theprowessgroup.com
Dr. Sunny Wear CISO & Author
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-wear/
- https://www.sunsolsec.com
These remarkable leaders bring invaluable expertise and unique perspectives to our dialogue, demonstrating through their ongoing barrier-breaking work how diversity strengthens digital security and why every voice and leadership style matters in addressing today's complex risks. Their continued leadership in a severely male-dominated industry serves as both inspiration and proof of the transformative power of inclusive leadership.
What You'll Discover
Our panelists will share insights on:
• Leadership strategies for navigating constant technological change
• Integrating cybersecurity into comprehensive business strategy
• Real-world experiences: what actually happens when cyber crises strike
• How inclusion and multidisciplinary thinking create more secure, adaptable organizations
Why This Matters
This forward-thinking conversation empowers all leaders--regardless of gender or background--to actively shape a safer, more inclusive digital future. The discussion highlights not only the critical importance of diversity in cybersecurity but also the transformative power of bringing together varied perspectives to tackle our most pressing challenges.
Join the Conversation
This is an open conversation where your voice matters. We invite all attendees to actively participate in the dialogue about our women and our digital future. Come prepared to engage, share insights, and contribute to this essential discussion that will shape tomorrow's leadership landscape.
Special Celebration
We're also thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Rebecca White as one of our newest IWF Suncoast members during this event. Dr. White is the Walter Chair of Entrepreneurship, professor of entrepreneurship and director of the Entrepreneurship Center at The University of Tampa.
Open Invitation
This essential leadership conversation welcomes all members of the business and academic community--men, women, and future leaders. Members are encouraged to bring guests--this is an opportunity for all current and future leaders to engage with these vital topics.
Don't miss your chance to be part of a conversation that's shaping the future of leadership in our digital age.
5:30 - 6:30 pm Networking for IWF Members & Guests
6:30 - 6:40 pm Welcome Remarks
6:40 - 8:00 pm Fireside Chat / Open Q&A
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
John P. Lowth Entrepreneurship Center, 820 West North A Street, Tampa, United States
USD 28.52
