The pace of cybersecurity has never been more relentless. As AI and quantum computing race ahead, CISOs now find themselves in a high-speed battle to protect the enterprise from adversaries who are just as innovative as they are relentless. At the upcoming CDO Magazine Global Cybersecurity Leadership Summit, the breakout session “The Need for Speed: AI and Quantum in the Cyber Fast Lane” will zero in on the speed, precision, and trust that leaders must master to secure enterprises in the AI and quantum era..

Bringing together leaders from Belcan, Cintas, Coterie, and Elevance Health, the session will take place on October 8, 2025, at the Westin Cincinnati – Downtown.

Inside the Cyber Fast Lane

Modeled after the intensity of elite motorsport, the discussion will spotlight what it takes to compete — and win — in a world where speed, precision, and trust are the ultimate competitive advantages. Attendees will explore:

• Quantum readiness and how to prepare before disruption arrives.
• AI-powered threats and defenses, from GenAI-driven attacks to AI-enabled resilience.
• Privacy in the GenAI era, and how to safeguard trust while enabling innovation.

Far from being theoretical, the conversation is designed to arm CISOs and security executives with actionable strategies they can apply immediately.

A powerhouse panel of leaders

The panel will feature:

• Matt King, Belcan, Chief Security and Data Officer
• Emily Morgan, Coterie, CISO
• Jacob Lorz, Cintas, Vice President & CISO (Summit Co-Chair)
• David Sims, Elevance Health, Staff VP, Security Technology Services (Summit Co-Chair)

Together, these executives bring cross-industry perspectives spanning healthcare, logistics, insurance, and enterprise operations — making this a unique opportunity to learn how diverse sectors are preparing for the same seismic shifts in cybersecurity.

More than a session — A networking arena

For attendees, this breakout is not just about listening. It’s about connecting with peers, trading insights with fellow leaders, and building the kinds of partnerships that accelerate careers as much as they safeguard enterprises.

Michelle Ziegler, CDO Magazine Global VP of Partner Development and Events, emphasizes the significance: “This session is the one cybersecurity leaders cannot afford to miss. It’s where strategies are shared, partnerships are forged, and the future of AI and quantum security comes into focus.”

In a world where adversaries never slow down, neither can leaders. This is the session that will set the pace for the cybersecurity race ahead.