The Future of Technology-savvy Boards
Exploring the Digital Fabric Comprising AI, Data & Cybersecurity
Evolve 2026: The Future of Value Creation
Presented by the Digital Evolution Institute at Nasdaq
May 4, 2026 | NASDAQ 151 W 43rd St, 10th Fl, NY 10036
As technology, capital, and purpose converge, a new definition of value is emerging. Evolve 2026: The Future of Value Creation convenes visionary leaders, investors, and board directors to explore how innovation, intelligence, and integrity intersect to shape the enterprises of tomorrow.
This year’s program goes beyond digital transformation to examine how AI governance, cybersecurity, sustainability, and brand trust drive enduring value. Because in the age of intelligence, leadership isn’t just about adapting to change, it’s about architecting a future where performance and purpose advance together.
Speakers
Chris Hetner
Cyber Risk Advisor to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) and Nasdaq
Deneen DeFiore
Chief Information Security Officer at United Airlines
Byron Loflin
Global Head of Board Advisory & Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence, Author of CEO Ready
Jeffrey W. Brown
Author & Cybersecurity Strategist at Microsoft
Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin
Principal
House of Vanderbilt
Yael Urman
Chief Technology Officer at Silverstein Properties
Peter Gleason
President and Chief Executive Officer at NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)
Kirby Rosplock, PhD
CEO of Tamarind Partners and CEO and Founder at Tamarind Learning
Bruce Bendell
Co-Founder of Big Block Capital Group, Majorworld & CityWorld Auto, QCharge123, Empyrean Fund, Soteria Market Chairman,
Rob Joyce
Former Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, NSA
George Smirnoff
Managing Director, Bank of America
Global Information Security, Data Mgmt. Technology, and Enterprise Architecture
Compliance and Operational Risk Executive