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Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 2:30PM-5:30PM PT
Mejuri Kierland Commons | 15215 N Kierland Blvd., Suite #170B1A, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Women Who Cyber brings together a diverse group of aspiring and thriving cybersecurity professionals for dynamic, interactive events where attendees can network with peers, establish meaningful relationships, share knowledge, and enjoy unique experiences while engaging in conversations around the latest cyber threats, evolving security insights, and emerging industry trends.

You’ll learn from, and be inspired by, our panel of influential women as they discuss how they broke through the glass ceiling and continue to pave the way for women to lead and excel in the industry. They’ll also discuss the unique challenges women face, as well as the importance of diversity and gender equality in the workplace.

Learn and be inspired as our panel of influential women discuss:

  • How women are reshaping the industry
  • How women can grow and enhance their career
  • The importance of interpersonal skills, including leadership skills and emotional intelligence
  • Discuss emerging cyber threats, security trends, and key industry developments

Sip & Shop
Following the panel, continue the conversation at an exclusive networking experience at Mejuri Kierland Commons. Connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals while enjoying refreshments and exploring Mejuri's thoughtfully designed collections. As a special perk, attendees will receive an exclusive 15% discount on purchases during the event, plus a complimentary piece of jewerly from the store.

Agenda

  • 2:30PM-2:45PM
    Registration & Welcome
  • 2:45PM-3:30PM
    Women Who Cyber Panel Discussion
  • 3:30PM-5:00PM
    Sip & Shop

Host

Shannon Smith
Shannon Smith | Regional Director, Named Account Sales - Healthcare, Proofpoint, Inc.

Shannon Smith is an accomplished attorney with over twenty years’ experience at the crossroads of technology and the law. In her current role as the leader of the Healthcare team at Proofpoint, Shannon is focused on helping healthcare organizations protect their employees and defend their data against a constantly evolving threat landscape. She consults with healthcare clients on leveraging cybersecurity technology to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Prior to joining Proofpoint, Shannon worked with organizations to develop policies and processes to support information governance programs, including complex data management strategies and workflows to streamline investigative and litigation efforts.

Panelist

Dara Gibson
Dara Gibson | Founder & CEO, Cyber Ready

Dara Gibson is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, CEO of CyberReady, and President of the InfraGard Arizona Members Alliance, bringing nearly a decade of expertise in bridging the gap between technical resilience, compliance, and cyber insurance readiness. A multi-award-nominated subject matter expert and founding member of WiCyS Arizona, she specializes in modernizing enterprise risk programs and cultivating strategic partnerships to safeguard public and private critical infrastructure.

Who Should Attend

While we are dedicated to bringing talented women together to celebrate and foster their passion and drive for cybersecurity, we welcome everyone - all genders, identities, and generations!

This event is suitable for information security decision makers, including: CXO, VP of IT, Director of IT; mid-level information security management (Senior Security Manager, IT Security Manager, IT Manager) and technical information security practitioners (Security Engineer, Messaging Architect, IT Analyst).

Government and public sector employees are reminded to ensure that their acceptance and participation are permitted by applicable rules and regulations.

NOTE: Registration requires a valid email address from your organization’s domain, so Gmail, Hotmail, AOL, Yahoo or any other ISP are not accepted. Yahoo or any other ISP are not accepted.