AITP Fox Valley Cybersecurity Summit 2026
Tabletop Exercise • Expert Panel • Networking
Save the date! Join AITP for our inaugural Fox Valley Cybersecurity Summit, bringing together IT leaders, cybersecurity professionals, and business decision-makers for an afternoon of hands-on learning, expert discussion, and networking.
This interactive event features a tabletop cybersecurity exercise, a panel of Wisconsin security leaders sharing lessons learned from real-world incidents, a featured presentation from Arctic Wolf, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers from across Northeast Wisconsin.
Whether you're responsible for IT, security, risk management, or business continuity, you'll leave with practical strategies you can apply within your organization.
Registration will be open soon!
Lunch Sponsored by Arctic Wolf
We're grateful to Arctic Wolf for generously sponsoring lunch for all attendees.
Event Agenda
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Registration, Lunch & Networking
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Tabletop Cybersecurity Exercise
Work through a realistic cybersecurity incident in small groups while collaborating with peers to evaluate response strategies and decision-making.
Interactive tabletop exercise with groups of five participants.
Facilitated by Rod Kahl from Tusker & Robert Monge of Arctic Wolf.
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Networking Break
2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Expert Panel Discussion:
Lessons Learned from Real Wisconsin Cybersecurity Events
Panelists:
- Troy Stairwalt
- Mike Barrett
- Chris Hippensteel
- Cory Vandenhouven
- Ben Stickney
Discussion Topics:
- Incident response lessons learned
- Ransomware and business continuity
- Leadership during cybersecurity events
- Compliance and cyber insurance impacts
- Practical takeaways for Wisconsin organizations
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM
Networking Break
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Cybersecurity Session Presented by Arctic Wolf
Presenter: Robert Monge, Arctic Wolf
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Open Q&A Discussion
Continue the conversation with presenters and panelists during an interactive audience discussion.
5:00 PM
Happy Hour & Networking
Event Partners
This event is made possible through the expertise and support of our community partners.
Arctic Wolf
Lunch Sponsor • Tabletop Exercise Facilitator • Featured Presenter
Tusker
Tabletop Exercise Facilitator
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for professionals responsible for protecting and supporting today's technology environments, including:
- CIOs, CISOs, and IT Directors
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Systems & Network Administrators
- IT Managers and Infrastructure Leaders
- Risk, Compliance, and Governance Professionals
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Leaders
- Technology Consultants and MSPs
- Business Executives responsible for organizational resilience
- Students pursuing careers in cybersecurity or information technology
Whether you're preparing your organization for future threats or looking to learn from others' experiences, this event offers valuable insights and meaningful networking opportunities.
Event Details:
$50 — New Member + Event: Includes event admission and a 1-year AITP Professional Membership — save $19!
$40 — Non-Members/Guests
$20 — AITP Members
FREE — Students with registration code STUDENT and a valid student ID
