Proofpoint Protect Tour Chicago

February 17 | 9:30AM-4:30PM CT

AI — Intent, Integrity, Innovation

The conversations shaping the future of cybersecurity are coming to Chicago.

Experience the expert perspectives, actionable strategies, threat intelligence, and the latest Proofpoint innovations designed to help secure the agentic workspace. Gain new insights into protecting people, defending data, and governing AI while building the control and confidence to embrace AI innovation securely.

Connect with peers and industry experts, deepen your knowledge, and strengthen your approach to securing what's next in cybersecurity and the agentic era.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with peers, engage with our team, and experience Proofpoint’s latest innovations firsthand. Register yourself and your team today!

Why Attend

Protect Tour Delivers:

Power Series Live

Experience the magic of Power Series Live from Chicago. Join Ryan Kalember and a distinguished panel of local CISOs for an engaging discussion on The Future of Cyber Risk in the Age of AI. Together, they’ll explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape and creating new risks for people and the agents they work with, from evolving human-targeted attacks and agentic systems to data governance and real-time controls.

Expert Insights

Gain valuable insights and actionable strategies to navigate cybersecurity in the agentic era. Explore the latest threat intelligence, emerging technologies, and approaches to protecting people, defending data, and governing AI.

Insider Knowledge

Get an inside look at the latest Proofpoint innovations and roadmaps. Hear directly from Proofpoint experts and discover how new capabilities and intent-based protection can help secure people, data, and AI across every interaction.

Meaningful Connections

Connect with fellow defenders, thought leaders, partners, and the Proofpoint team. Exchange ideas, gain new perspectives, and build valuable connections in an engaging environment. The Event Social is proudly sponsored by Women Who Cyber.

Demo Center

Explore the latest Proofpoint innovations designed to help secure the agentic workspace. See our AI-powered security solutions in action through live demos, ask questions, and connect with Proofpoint experts to learn how you can protect people, defend data, and govern AI with greater control and confidence.

Exclusive Attendee Perks

Get your Skullcandy Wireless Earbuds for attending

We’re excited to offer a pair of Skullcandy Push 720 Wireless Earbuds, featuring a secure waterproof open-ear design, immersive sound, and up to 30 hours of battery life, to the first 100 eligible attendees!

Complimentary professional headshots

Make the most of your attendance. Enjoy a complimentary headshot session and refresh your professional profile with a new photo, on us!

Getting here is easy

Free parking and rideshare vouchers
We’re offering complimentary parking, as well as rideshare vouchers up to $200 for eligible attendees who prefer a free ride to and from the event.

Venue

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

160 E Pearson St.
Chicago, IL 60611

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Agenda

9:30AM
Registration & Breakfast
10:00AM
Opening Keynote: From Humans to Autonomous AI—New Risks in the Agentic Workspace

Agentic AI is rewriting the rules of work and introducing new risks few organizations are prepared for. We'll explore the trends, innovations, and behavioral insights driving what comes next.
10:45AM
Agentic Collaboration Security: How AI Will Redefine How We Protect Humans & AI

AI is accelerating attacks, overwhelming defenses built for human-paced threats. This session shows why agentic collaboration security is essential to scale protection across email, messaging, SaaS, and identities, using AI agents to detect, prioritize, explain, and respond autonomously before risk spreads across your organization.
11:15AM
Break
11:30AM
AI Changes the Rules: Protect and Govern Data Across Every Risk and Channel

Data security and governance are urgent, but AI has outpaced most programs. Shadow AI, Copilot oversharing, and data sprawl are expanding exposure faster than security. Learn how to unify data posture, loss prevention, insider risk, AI data protection, and communications governance—and govern data wherever it lives, moves, or is communicated.
12:00PM
Networking Lunch
1:00PM
Agent Integrity: The Five Pillars of Securing Autonomous AI in the Enterprise

AI agents are rewriting how enterprises operate, and security has no framework for governing what they do. This session makes the case for Agent Integrity as the organizing principle for autonomous AI security and lays out the path from where most organizations are today to where they need to be.
1:30PM
Power Series Live

Experience the magic of Power Series Live from Chicago. Join Ryan Kalember and a distinguished panel of local CISOs for an engaging discussion on The Future of Cyber Risk in the Age of AI. Together, they’ll explore how AI is reshaping the threat landscape and creating new risks for people and the agents they work with, from evolving human-targeted attacks and agentic systems to data governance and real-time controls.
2:30PM-5:00PM
Demo Center & Event Social sponsored by Women Who Cyber

8:00AM - 8:30AM ET	Registration & Networking Breakfast	Check in, grab a badge, and connect with fellow attendees before the day kicks off.
9:00AM - 9:45AM ET	Opening Keynote: Cybersecurity for the Agentic Workspace	How Proofpoint's intent-based protection secures people, data, and AI agents across the modern workspace.
10:00AM - 10:45AM ET	Breakout: Defending Data Across Human and AI Workflows	A closer look at protecting sensitive data as it moves through both human and AI-driven processes.
11:00AM - 11:45AM ET	Breakout: Governing AI in the Agentic Workspace	Practical guidance on governing AI usage and access to keep pace with accelerating threats.
12:00PM - 1:00PM ET	Networking Lunch	Take a break and connect with peers, partners, and Proofpoint experts.
1:15PM - 2:00PM ET	Panel: The Future of Intent-Based Protection	Industry leaders discuss what's next for human- and agent-centric security.

*Agenda is subject to change

Proofpoint Power Series Live:

Human-Centric Leadership in an AI Driven Threat Landscape

Join a thought-provoking discussion with security leaders from across our customer community as they discuss how they're evolving their strategies in response to AI-driven threats while remaining grounded in human-centric values.

Host

Ryan Kalember

Chief Strategy Officer
Proofpoint, Inc.

Event Social

Happy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Following Protect Tour, you're invited to join us and your peers for a Happy Hour at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks, and great company in an elegant, sophisticated atmosphere. Proudly sponsored by Women Who Cyber.

Who Should Attend

Security Analysts and Engineers

IncludingSecurity Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst

Why you should attendExplore the latest threat intelligence, emerging technologies, and strategies shaping cybersecurity in the agentic era. Hear from industry and Proofpoint experts and gain practical insights to help you protect people, defend data, and govern AI across your environment.

Systems and Network Admins

IncludingSystems Admin/Engineer • IT Manager • InfoSec Manager/Director • DLP Program Lead • Manager of Information Protection • Network Admin/Engineer • Senior Systems Engineer

Why you should attendGet an inside look at the latest Proofpoint innovations and capabilities for securing people, data, and AI. Hear directly from Proofpoint experts and gain practical insights into approaches that can help you strengthen protection across your environment.

Leadership

IncludingHead of Information Security • Information Security Director • Cybersecurity Director • Security Operations Director • Data Security Director • IT Security Director • GRC Director

Why you should attendGain a strategic view of the trends, threat intelligence, and innovations shaping cybersecurity in the agentic era. Explore the latest Proofpoint innovations and roadmaps and connect with other cybersecurity leaders as you consider how to gain greater control and embrace AI innovation securely.

Compliance and Risk Leaders

IncludingChief Compliance Officer • Risk Manager • Data Protection Officer • Privacy Counsel • Governance Lead

Why you should attendUnderstand how evolving AI and data regulations intersect with human-centric security, and learn how to build compliant, resilient programs alongside industry peers.

Channel and Technology Partners

IncludingLeadership • Cybersecurity Strategists • Sales Representatives • Sales Engineers

Why you should attendGet an inside look at the latest Proofpoint innovations, strategies, and roadmaps. Hear directly from Proofpoint experts, build your expertise, and gain insights into how Proofpoint is helping organizations protect people, defend data, and govern AI in the agentic era.