AI runs on data. As AI adoption accelerates, security, governance, and risk teams are pushed to move faster without compromising trust, compliance, or innovation. The Phoenix 2026 DataSecAI Regional Summit brings together Data, Cybersecurity, and AI leaders for practical conversations on building, operationalizing, and scaling AI security programs in real-world environments. This event offers peer-led insights, practitioner experience, and actionable guidance to help you reduce risk, improve readiness, and support responsible AI adoption across your organization.
Powered by the unified efforts of Data, Security, and AI leaders, this community has a collective goal to create a conference that reshapes and advances the future of AI adoption. Sessions are curated under the guidance of an executive governing team, with a focus on how we safely liberate the power of data to amplify the ability to assess risk, accelerate preparedness, and fast-track business growth.
The Security for AI Fundamentals Certification offers a focused introduction to modern data security through three foundational modules from the full Certified DSPM Architect course. Gain essential insights into how DSPM helps organizations discover, protect, and govern their data across its lifecycle—while learning how to assess your current maturity and build a strategic roadmap forward. Designed for IT professionals, security leaders, data governance teams, and compliance officers, this course provides the essential knowledge to begin building a structured, risk-based approach to securing sensitive data across its lifecycle. Start with Fundamentals. Grow into an Architect. Transform your approach to securing data—intelligently, strategically, and proactively.
Seats in this morning breakout session are limited. You must opt in during registration to be considered.
Lt Col Scott “Kidd” Poteet (Ret.) is not your typical astronaut. As a young kid, Kidd struggled with intense motion sickness, fear of heights, and a less-than-stellar academic performance. After experiencing a serendipitous moment in college, a fire was lit from within, setting his sights on becoming an Air Force fighter pilot.
Kidd served his country for 20 years and exceeded all expectations as a combat-proven warrior, USAF Thunderbird ambassador, and Fighter Weapons School graduate. Kidd excelled in his military career while fostering his passion for endurance sports by competing in 16 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Hawaii.
Following his epic military career, Kidd fulfilled his childhood dream as an astronaut aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket on a 5-day earth orbit spaceflight. This Polaris Dawn mission to space made history by setting numerous records for future generations to strive for.
Kidd’s experiences on orbit and throughout his career led to the realization that when you embrace your God-given gifts and have an attitude of humility, you can forge a path of purpose in pursuit of greatness.
How Cyber Security and Data Security Are Enabling the Acceleration of AI
Tarik Sbaiti, Head of Global Security Architecture and Chair of AI Council, Circle-K
Ryan Waltz, VP InfoSec/CISO, Consumer Cellular
Josh Wagner, State Chief Data and Analytics Officer, State of Arizona
Moderated by: Tom Mazzaferro, CDO, Cyera
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