AITP Cybersecurity Summit – Fox Valley (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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.

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 Van Den Heuvel
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:

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Doors open at noon - Networking and food! Program begins at 1:00pm
Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N Richmond St, Appleton
Cost:

$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

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Thu, 19 Nov 2026 23:00:00 GMT

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Event Details:

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Doors open at 5:00 pm - Networking and food! Program begins at 5:45pm
Holidays Pub & Grill, 3950 N. Richmond Street, Appleton, WI
Cost:
- FREE for Members!
- $20 for Non-Members/Guests
- $10 for Students (with school ID)

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