Are you ready to amp up your understanding of cybersecurity and quantum innovation—while turning up the volume on your professional network? We invite you to an exclusive in-person only, one-of-a-kind event that fuses the world’s most pressing tech topics with the electrifying spirit of rock and roll.
Get ready to rock, innovate and connect!
Join us to learn more about these and other topics from subject matter experts across the industry.
Where: Eaton Center
1000 Eaton Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122
When: October 28 - 29, 2025
Registration opens at 11:00 AM EDT on October 28, 2025
Join industry leaders and cybersecurity professionals for a dynamic exploration of the evolving threats facing data centers in today’s interconnected world. This event delves into the critical importance of proactive defense strategies, emerging threat landscapes, and the power of collaboration among stakeholders.
The opening keynote will set the stage by addressing broader cybersecurity concerns, emphasizing the need for resilient infrastructure, continuous risk assessment, and agile responses to new attack vectors.
And let's not forget - Cleveland rocks! After day 1 wraps up, join us for an evening of fun at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Transportation will be provided.
Throughout the event, attendees will gain actionable insights and are encouraged to participate in open dialogue and knowledge-sharing to strengthen their preparedness and response to cyber risks unique to data center operations.
Let’s make some noise together in the world of cybersecurity, and then celebrate where legends are made. Register today to secure your spot—this is one event you won’t want to miss!
Stay ahead of the curve on the latest in cybersecurity and quantum innovation
Hear exclusive insights from Microsoft, ChargePoint, IBM and other industry leaders
Network with peers and experts in an iconic, inspiring venue
Leave with actionable knowledge and new contacts to help you turn up the dial on your business goals
Michael Regelski
SVP and CTO, Electrical Sector, Eaton
Rohan Singla
Chief Information Security Officer, ChargePoint
Wes Malaby
General Manager, Microsoft
Detailed agenda with session descriptions, speaker bios and details of the October 28 evening event at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Time (EDT): | Event/Session Name: | Speaker: |
11:00 AM | Registration opens Shuttles from the hotels to Eaton Center will be provided. See the shuttle schedule below. |
N/A |
12:00 PM | Lunch and networking | N/A |
1:00 PM | Keynote/Opening remarks | Michael Regelski SVP and CTO, Electrical Sector, Eaton |
1:30 PM | Fireside chat led by Eaton | Michael Regelski - SVP and CTO, Electrical Sector, Eaton Siemens Energy - FEATURED SPEAKER COMING SOON |
2:15 PM | BREAK | N/A |
2:45 PM | Cyber resilience: Protecting your business in a digital world | Ruben D. Chacon - Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, Eaton Bryan C. McDowell - Chief Security Officer, University Hospitals Dr. Barbara Walker - Vice President, Global Cyber and Information Security, Lincoln Electric Ed Pollock - Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer, STERIS |
3:30 PM | Bridging the IT/OT gap | Dave Kang Advisory Solutions Architect, Dragos |
4:15 PM | The future of data centers from safety and cybersecurity | Nicholas Alexiades Global Business Manager, Cybersecurity and Functional Safety, UL |
5:00 PM | Closing remarks | JP Buzzell VP, Data Center Chief Architect, Eaton |
5:30 PM | Event closes - guests network or return to hotel Shuttles from Eaton Center back to the hotels will be provided. See the shuttle schedule below. |
N/A |
7:00 - 10:00 PM | Evening event - Exclusive Rock and Roll Hall of Fame networking experience Shuttle service provided. See the shuttle schedule below. |
N/A |
Shuttles will be provided from both of our recommended hotels. The shuttle schedule will also be available in both hotel lobbies and at Eaton Center.
(Shuttles will be available as needed throughout the event)
(Each shuttle can stop at both hotels)
Time (EDT): | Event/Session Name: | Speaker: |
8:00 AM | Refreshments available - coffee/tea/danish/fruit Shuttles from the hotels to Eaton Center will be provided. See the shuttle schedule below. |
N/A |
9:00 AM | Welcome and opening remarks | Balaji Ganesan Vice President IT and CTO, Eaton |
9:05 AM | Eaton AI transformation journey and implication on cyber | Balaji Ganesan Vice President IT and CTO, Eaton |
9:35 AM | Securing the charge: Cybersecurity implications of EV charging infrastructure and data center integration | Rohan Singla Chief Information Security Officer, ChargePoint |
10:20 AM | BREAK | N/A |
10:45 AM | OT cybersecurity in the age of AI: Focus on data center resilience | Wes Malaby General Manager, Microsoft |
11:30 AM | Quantum technologies and critical infrastructure: Challenges and data center readiness | Ray Harishankar IBM Fellow, Quantum Safe IBM Research |
12:15 PM | Closing remarks | Michael Regelski SVP and CTO, Electrical Sector, Eaton |
12:45 PM | Event closes and lunch | N/A |
Shuttles will be provided from both of our recommended hotels. The shuttle schedule will also be available in both hotel lobbies and at Eaton Center.
Cleveland Marriott East
26300 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
(216) 378-9191
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cleveland-Beachwood
25725 Central Parkway
Beachwood, OH 44122
(216) 464-9600