Newark, NJ Regional | Leading with Humanity in the AI Era hosted by Prudential, TD Bank and Merck
When
Where
Contact
October 1st, 2026
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
EDT
Prudential
213 Washington Street
3rd Floor
Newark, NJ 07102
October 1 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
In Person Registration is Now Closed. Virtual registration will remain open.
Newark, New Jersey Regional
Leading with Humanity in the AI Era
Hosted by Prudential, TD Bank and Merck
As AI reshapes our organizations, our strongest asset isn’t just the technology—it’s our humanity. Join us for “Leading with Humanity in the AI Era”, an Executive Women’s Forum Regional event hosted by Prudential, TD Bank, and Merck. This event is designed to help security professionals confidently navigate AI by balancing innovation, governance, personal resilience, and practical productivity, while keeping human judgment at the center. We’ll explore how to balance rapid technological innovation with the ethical, empathetic, and human-centric leadership needed to keep our enterprises secure. Join us to connect with a powerful network of peers and redefine what it means to lead with heart in a tech-driven world.
This event will be certified for up to 4.00 CPE credit.
Registration for in person attendance is CLOSED. You can still be part of the event virtually! Register through the event registration below and select the virtual attendance option to participate from wherever you are.
Event Agenda
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Registration and Networking Lunch
12:30 PM – 12:40 PM
Opening Remarks
Dan Manley – Chief Information Security Office | Prudential
12:40 PM – 1:10 PM
US CISO Open Remarks Panel
Moderator: Sara Attarzadeh – Director, Attack Surface Management | Prudential
Dan Manley – Chief Information Security Officer | Prudential
Steve Rich – U.S. Chief Information Security Officer | TD Bank U.S.
Bob Stasio – AVP, IT Risk Management & Security and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (D/CISO) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Animal Health Merck
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM
Community, Connection, and Human‑Centered Leadership
In a rapidly evolving landscape, leadership grounded in humanity is a strategic advantage. This talk examines the role of community, understanding, and connection in strengthening teams, cultures and outcomes.
Linda R. Dolceamore – Chief Leadership Development Office | Executive Women’s Forum
1:40 PM – 2:10 PM
The Modernist Enterprise: Escaping the Hero Trap Through Cognitive Ergonomics
Alicja Cade – Senior Director Office of the CISO | Google Cloud
2:10 PM – 2:25 PM
Break with Refreshments Served
2:25 PM – 2:45 PM
From Vulnerabilities to Attack Paths: Rethinking Risk in the Age of AI-Accelerated Attackers
Kirti Chemburkar – Director of Product Security Platforms | Merck
2:45 PM – 3:05 PM
AI Impact on Leadership & Decisions
Liz Brand – Chief Technology Officer | Prudential
3:05 PM – 3:30 PM
Personal Resilience in the Time of AI
Debbie Speight – Vice President, Business Information Security Officer | TD Securities & Payments
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
AI Myth Busters: Panel Discussion
Moderator: Karen Smith – Senior Manager of Information Security | TD Bank
Crystal Hudak – Senior Manager | TD Bank
Alexis Kyle – Chief Product Owner, Security Services | Prudential
Brianna Petzak – Specialist, Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM
Closing Reflection
Alexis Kyle – Chief Product Owner, Security Services | Prudential
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking
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Alicja CadeSenior Director Office of the CISO | Google Cloud -
Liz BrandChief Technology Officer | Prudential -
Kirti ChemburkarDirector of Product Security Platforms | Merck -
Linda DolceamoreChief Leadership Development Officer | Executive Women’s Forum -
Crystal HudakSenior Manager | TD Bank -
Alexis KyleChief Product Owner, Security Services | Prudential -
Dan ManleyChief Information Security Office | Prudential -
Steve RichU.S. Chief Information Security Officer | TD Bank U.S. -
Brianna PetzakSpecialist, Cybersecurity Operations, Incident Response -
Karen SmithSenior Manager of Information Security | TD Bank -
Debbie SpeightVice President, Business Information Security Officer | TD Securities & Payments -
Bob StasioAVP, IT Risk Management & Security and Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (D/CISO) Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) | Animal Health Merck