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3:45–4:00 PM – Networking & industry updates
4:00–5:00 PM – Expert-led discussion & audience conversation
Post-event – Stay on for continued discussion if you’d like
January Discussion Leader: George Usi, Internet Standards Expert and calbar.ca.gov activity provider/instructor
January Discussion Topic: The AI Explosion is Quietly Creating Legal & Operational Risk
About the discussion: What leaders need to know about new and looming AI State laws and their Cyber Governance mandates being enforced in 2026 and beyond. Although no Federal AI Laws are expected anytime soon, existing data privacy and HR laws are calling out modified or new AI legislation of existing regulatory and statutory requirements and they can cascade down contractually in supply chains with even the smallest businesses. With the convergence of privacy, risk, and security, risk all business are potentially impacted directly or indirectly by fast-moving regulatory and statutory requirements. Don't miss this session, especially if you are an IT managed service provider with clients concerned about the risk of when hackers succeed. Note: No calbar.ca.gov CLEs will be available for this educational presentation
About George: George Usi is an Internet pioneer, IPv6 Internet Hall of Famer, California Bar Association Trainer, award-winning internet scientist, and an enterprise cyber risk and governance leader with over 30 years of experience. He has helped large-scale enterprises and service providers, manufacturers, food and beverage industry experts, public sector, and the Defense Industrial Base consulting, conducting research, shaping cybersecurity policy standards, and advocating next generation protocols alongside experts like Jim Bound, Dr. Vint Cerf, Paul Vixie, and Dr Larry Roberts.
In addition to being the CEO ofOmnistruct, a cyber risk governance service provider, George is a mentor for Cyberproud and Founding Chair of theCalifornia IPv6 Task Force. Learn more about him at www.omnistruct.com.
What to Expect:
The SecureTheVillage Cybersecurity Connect Discussion Forum is NOT a webinar. It is an interactive gathering, and a place to connect, challenge assumptions, and gain fresh perspectives in a trusted, no-pressure environment, where cybersecurity professionals, IT leaders, attorneys, risk managers, educators, investors, and law enforcement come together to discuss challenges, exchange ideas, and strengthen our collective defenses.
Engaged Discussions – No lectures, no passive listening. This is a place for real conversations.
Valuable Connections – Meet professionals who are driving cybersecurity initiatives in Southern California and across the country.
Actionable Insights – Hear real-world experiences, discuss strategies, and walk away with ideas you can apply.
Chatham House Rule:
Open discussion, candid insights, and trust in the room.
Who Should Attend?
Cybersecurity is bigger than any single industry.
If you work in or care about cybersecurity, this space is for you.
We welcome:
Cybersecurity & IT Professionals, CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, vCISOs, others
Security & Privacy Attorneys
Accountants & Auditors
Cyber-Risk & Insurance Professionals
Victim Support Professionals
Business Professionals & Financial Institution Leaders
Investors
Cyber Educators & Students
Law Enforcement & Government Cybersecurity Professionals
Nonprofit & Philanthropy Cybersecurity Leaders
Invite your peers to apply to attend at this link.