Session

AI & Privacy Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel: Strategic Insights for IT & Cybersecurity Leaders
Closing Keynote

Tech Theater 1

Starts: May 14, 2025 4:00 pm
Ends: 5:00 pm
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AI & Privacy Ask Me Anything (AMA) Panel: Strategic Insights for IT & Cybersecurity Leaders

As privacy regulations evolve and data ecosystems grow more complex, IT and cybersecurity professionals are at the forefront of ensuring compliance, managing risk, and building trust. This Ask Me Anything (AMA) panel is designed specifically for IT and security executives, architects, and practitioners who are navigating the intersection of privacy, governance, and technical implementation. Join industry experts for a candid, interactive discussion where you set the agenda. Whether you’re tackling cross-border data flows, integrating privacy-by-design, addressing vendor risk, or aligning privacy strategy with security architecture, this session offers practical insights and strategic guidance tailored to your role. Bring your toughest questions and real-world challenges — no slides, no scripts, just straight answers.

Speakers

John Barker, Esq.

Co-Founder & Partner, The CISO Law Firm

John Barker, Esq., Co-Founder & Partner at The CISO Law Firm, is a cybersecurity and AI attorney and global innovation and compliance expert with 20+ years of global AI-enabled innovation in professional decision support (accounting, healthcare, legal, regulatory & tax) in North America, Europe & Asia Pacific. He maintains knowledge of best practices in compliance and privacy via continuing legal education and certifications from the Compliance Certification Board (CCB®): CCEP®, CHC®, CHRC® & CHPC®. He advises Boards, C-Suites, and senior product team leadership about compliant and ethical AI-enabled innovation. He has spoken at ISC2, InfoSec World, and will be speaking at RSAC 2025. He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Tracey "the Safety Lady" Hawkins

KC AI Club Cybersecurity Chair

Tracey Hawkins: Safety, Security & AI Cybersecurity Expert Since 1995, “Tracey, the Safety Lady” Hawkins has been a leading voice in personal safety, workplace security, and the fast-evolving world of Gen AI ethics and cybersecurity. A high-energy national speaker, award-winning safety podcast host, writer, and educator, she helps individuals and organizations stay ahead of threats, protect what matters, and build a safety-first culture rooted in innovation, ethics, and action. She is a featured media expert for national media like The Today Show, The Boston Globe, Washington Post, CNNnews.com, Des Moines Register, ABCNews.com, House Beautiful, AAA, etc.