Dr. Omondi John Opala is a seasoned executive with expertise in cybersecurity, IT governance, and leading technology teams, backed by over 20 years of experience. His professional career reflects a steadfast commitment to enhancing digital security, ethical responses to complex cybersecurity challenges, and advancing the application of AI and emerging technologies globally.
Currently serving as the Vice President of IT and Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Hanes Brands Inc., Dr. Opala leads efforts to strengthen the company’s cybersecurity posture against evolving threats.

Kristie Boskey Pfosi is a CISO at Marelli.

Al Imran Husain is a dedicated and trusted senior cyber professional with expertise in strategic planning, managing inherent risks and mitigating vulnerabilities in software, systems, architecture, processes, and practices for Fortune 500 companies. Critical, action-oriented leader who brings technical and risk management experience as well as a proven ability to build and train responsive, committed teams with integrity and respect for confidentiality.

Catrena Slaughter is a passionate and dedicated leader, currently serving as the CISO for Mars Wrigley. She is at the forefront of safeguarding digital systems and protecting information. Catrena has become a trusted leader in shaping secure and compliant digital experiences drawing from previous roles as Director of Enterprise Security Architecture and leadership in driving Global Factory Cyber Security Transformation at Mars Inc.

Liia Sarjakoski is a Director, Manufacturing Industry Leader at Palo Alto Networks.

Jason specializes in Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) security with a broad focus across OT/XIoT principles such as strategy, frameworks, governance, and controls. Jason leads Security Risk Advisors’ CPS security practice including service development, thought leadership, and client engagement. Jason has been featured in Industrial Cyber, The Industrial Security Podcast and has spoken at multiple cybersecurity conferences.

Dr. Ed Harris is CISO at Mauser Packaging Solutions, a global leader in solutions and services across the packaging lifecycle. He has dedicated the past 30+ years to spearheading cybersecurity initiatives across a range of manufacturing companies.

Justin Turner is a Director – OT Security at Protiviti.

Timothy Kovacik isa a Global Operations Security Lead – Director at Kerry Group.

Jeremiah Bristow is a VP, Cybersecurity and Data Privacy at HNI Corporation.

Dawn Cappelli is a Head of OT-CERT at Dragos.

Martin Otto is a Head of Research Group Cybersecurity & Product and Solution Security Officer of Siemens CT Americas at Siemens.

Matthew Rogers, PhD, is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Expert in the Office of the Technical Director at CISA and the lead for the Secure by Design initiative for Operational Technology (OT). He received his PhD in securing legacy OT networks in vehicles from the University of Oxford on a Rhodes Scholarship. Matthew worked as the founding engineer at a vehicle and weapons system cybersecurity startup before pursuing broader ICS cybersecurity efforts at MITRE. Matthew’s focus at CISA is on how ICS Research & Development efforts can be transitioned to effective tools for Critical Infrastructure sectors.