The Future of Technology-savvy Boards

AGENDA

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast

Check-in | Breakfast and Networking Opportunity

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks

Byron Loflin | Global Head of Nasdaq Board Advisory & Nasdaq Center for Board Excellence

Overview of conference goals, importance of tech-savvy boards in today’s digital world, and a glimpse of key sessions ahead.

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM: Keynote: The Evolution of Corporate Governance in the Digital Age

Julia Valentine | Founder, Digital Evolution Institute | Board Member, Apple Bank
Understanding how boards are evolving to meet the challenges of the digital era. The importance of embracing technology to drive business innovation, risk management, and long-term strategy.

9:30 AM – 10 AM: Panel Discussion: What Boards Must Know about how the U.S. Defends Most Critical Information Systems against Sophisticated Global Threats

Discuss quantum-resistant encryption and operational standards, safeguarding the U.S. government’s classified networks, DOD’s networks, and their weapons systems

Rob Joyce | Former Director, Cybersecurity Directorate, NSA. Led NSA’s critical cybersecurity activities, heading an organization of thousands with yearly budgets of almost a billion dollars and served as a member of the NSA Board of Directors. Former Special Assistant to the President, Cyber Security Coordinator and Acting Homeland Security Advisor.

Chris Hetner | Cyber Risk Advisor to the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Former Senior Cybersecurity Advisor to the SEC Chair, Former Senior Member for the US Department of Treasury Financial Banking Information Infrastructure Committee and G-7 Cyber Expert

10 AM – 10:20 AM: Fireside Chat: Investing in Cybersecurity and AI in 2025

Discuss the current market environment and investment opportunities.
Kenneth Taylor | Vice Chairman, Cyber Security Investment Banking | Cohen & Company

10:20 AM – 10:30 AM: City Dreams: Introducing Justin Wadlington, Artist

Presented by Vanessa Simon, the Metropolitan Museum of Art

10:30 AM – 11 AM: Morning Break & Networking

The Digital Evolution Institute is proud to present select artwork by Justin Wadlington

11AM – 11:30 AM: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy and AI for Boards: Risks & Oversight

Insights on how boards should meet their oversight responsibilities in regard to cybersecurity, data privacy and AI
Orrie Dinstein | Global Chief Privacy Officer at Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
Dominique Shelton Leipzig | Chief Executive Officer, Global Data Innovation
Kate Kuehn | Area Vice President of Global Cyber Advocacy at World Wide Technology
Christina Dolan | NetWitness: LATAM Managing Director, Head of Americas Channel and Global Alliances, RSA Security

11:30 AM – 11:45 PM: Keynote: Executive Protection for Boards

Anthony Carter | Senior Advisor, AlphaMille | Former NYPD Inspector

11:45 PM – 12:15 PM: Cutting Edge Trends: Insights on Next-Gen Family Offices

This exclusive session will bring together industry leaders to explore innovative strategies and opportunities in next-gen family office investing, providing valuable insights on how to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape

Moderated by: David Friedman | Partner, Forbes Global Talent
Consuelo Vanderbilt | CEO, SohoMuse
Cris Auditore Zimmermann | Co-Founder, Medici Global Ventures
Ali Graham | Founder and CEO, Six and Twenty Property Group
Michael Loeb | Founder & CEO, Loeb.nyc

12:15 AM – 12:30 AM: The Human Face of AI

Tahji LaComb Wolpert | CEO, Yoga Bees Are Beautiful

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Networking Lunch + Book Signing

• An opportunity for attendees to meet, network, and exchange ideas.

The Digital Evolution Institute is proud to present the illustrated book, Yoga Bees Are Beautiful, by Tahji LaComb Wolpert

Attendees receive this highly regarded book free of charge, courtesy of the Yoga Bees Are Beautiful.

1:30 PM – 2 PM: Case Study: Success Stories from Tech-Savvy Boards

• Real-world examples of boards who have successfully integrated technology into governance practices, leading to measurable growth and innovation.

2 PM – 2:30 PM: Capital Meets Code: Investing in AI & Cybersecurity at the Speed of Innovation

This panel will explore how capital allocators are navigating the explosive growth in AI and cybersecurity technologies. What’s driving valuations? What’s overhyped? What’s underfunded? And how do investors balance moonshot innovation with long-term resilience?

Moderator: Michael Felman | President and CEO Of MSF Capital Advisors, a Multi-Family Office
Will Kilmer | GP, Head of GALLOS Ventures

2:30 PM – 3 PM: Panel Discussion: Building a Tech-Savvy Board – What Skills Are Essential?

Discussion on the key technical skills boards should have today and in the future. Topics will include cybersecurity, AI, data analytics, digital transformation, and managing tech-driven innovation.

Rob T. Lee | Chief of Research and Executive, SANS Institute
Jeffrey W. Brown | Cybersecurity Advisor, Microsoft
Mathieu Gorge | CEO, VigiTrust
David Hendrickson | Board of Directors and Chair Marketing and Membership Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee, NACD Connecticut

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM: Afternoon Break & Networking + Book Signing

The Digital Evolution Institute is proud to present The Cyber-Elephant In The Boardroom: Cyber-Accountability With The Five Pillars Of Security Framework by Mathieu Gorge.

Attendees receive this highly regarded book free of charge, courtesy of VigiTrust.

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: Intelligent Governance: The Rise of Tech-Savvy Boards in the Luxury World

As luxury brands and family enterprises face a rapidly shifting landscape—from AI and blockchain to ultra-personalized digital experiences—boards must evolve beyond traditional stewardship. This panel explores the emergence of technology-savvy boards in the luxury sector and how forward-thinking governance is shaping the future of brand legacy, innovation, and value creation.

Moderator: Charles Jenkins | Entrepreneur, multi-award winning singer-songwriter-producer, 2025 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Awards "2025 Songwriter of The Year," and "2025 Most Performed Song of The Year"
Pauline Brown | Former North American Chairman of LVMH and former Board Member at Neiman Marcus Group,  Moncler SpA, and other luxury retail companies
Brant Cryder | President & CEO, Saint Laurent Americas

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM: How to Achieve Optimal Marketing Using AI and Beyond

A master class on the Holy Grail of Marketing

Greg P. Licciardi | Author, Holy Grail of Marketing: How to Achieve Optimal Marketing Using AI and Beyond

Book Signing

The Digital Evolution Institute is proud to present Holy Grail of Marketing by Greg P. Licciardi.

Attendees receive this highly regarded book free of charge, courtesy of Professor Licciardi.

4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing Remarks & Key Takeaways

• Speaker: Conference Chair
  Summarizing key insights from the day’s sessions, and providing actionable takeaways for attendees to implement in their own boards.