Miami Business School is dedicated to elevating the intellectual and cultural awareness of our community while building new relationships that advance growth. The Inaugural Cybersecurity Conference, part of the Miami Business School's 2019 Homecoming and Reunion, will examine the emerging trends, pathways to the future, and the technologies needed to drive innovation and success.

Through a variety of dynamic and engaging fireside chats, panel discussions, and an inspired keynote by Manny Medina, CEO of Cyxtera Technologies; the conference will leave attendees prepared to take action while providing direct access to experts fueling the intersection of Cybersecurity and Fintech.

The Conference will be held on from 9 am until 4:30 pm. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 in Storer Auditorium.

Click here for more information about the Cybersecurity Conference plus additional Homecoming and Reunion 2019 events and festivities. 

Advance registration is available now online. To secure your spot, please click the link below.

We are excited to share a preview of the Cybersecurity Conference. A complete schedule of presentations, topics, speakers and panelists will be announced soon!

9 am - Registration, Light Breakfast
9:45 am - Opening Remarks

• Robert Plant, Chair, Business Technology Department

• Moderator: Kim Hammonds, Former Group Chief Operating Officer, Deutsche Bank, Executive-in-Residence, Business Technology Department
• Confirmed Panelists:
  • Kevin Gowen, Chief Security Officer, Synovus
  • Juan Gomez-Sanchez, Chief Security Officer, Lennar Corporation
  • Scott Croskey, Global Chief Security Officer, Cipher

• Moderator: Ola Henfridsson, Professor, Business Technology
• Confirmed Panelists:
  • Al Tarasiuk, Group Chief Information Officer, Deutche Bank, former Chief Information Officer, CIA
  • Lauren Szwech, Special Agent Cybersecurity Unit, FBI
  • Scott Masel, Attorney, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

• Manny Medina, CEO of Cyxtera Technologies

• Moderator: Ernie Fernandez, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, University of Miami
• Confirmed Panelists:
  • Sandy Goldstein, BBA'81, MBA'84, Founder and CEO at Capsicum Group, LLC
  • Anabel Perez, CEO and Co-Founder, NovoPayment
  • Jorge Ruiz, Founder and CEO, FinConecta

• Moderator: Joseph B. Treaster, Professor, School of Communication, Contributor, NY Times
• Confirmed Panelists: 
  • Patrick Dyer, BBA'97, President and CEO, DigitalEra Group, LLC
  • Alejandro Mijares, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Risk Advisory Services, Kaufman and Rossin
  • Joelle Dvir, Attorney, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, McDonald Hopkins

• Open to all attendees.

Thank you to our corporate sponsors and partners!