Chicago CISOsTake the Field
May 7, 2026 | Soldier Field, Chicago
An exclusive closed-door tour, dinner, and peer-to-peer networking for cybersecurity leaders.
Organizations That Attended
A selection of organizations whose security leaders joined us.
Elevated Networking by and for Cybersecurity Leaders
Shield Sessions are community-building events built to be experiential and provide elevated networking experiences for Cybersecurity leaders.
The agenda was shaped with the help of the Chicago-based members of the Sentinel Guild, an invitation-only fellowship of industry leaders serving as stewards of the Sentinel Nexus community.
Woven into the evening was an interactive incident response game designed to get every person in the room actively engaged. Five tables each received a scenario card and worked through the five traditional IR phases.
A Guided Tour of Soldier Field & an Interactive Tabletop Exercise
An exclusive evening at Chicago's iconic Soldier Field, where history met innovation. This intimate Shield Session brought together elite cybersecurity leaders for a unique experience combining culture, conversation, and community.
The evening began with a behind-the-scenes guided tour of this legendary stadium, exploring areas typically closed to the public. Then guests gathered for cocktails and dinner in the Skyline Suite—woven into the evening was an interactive incident response tabletop exercise designed to get every person in the room actively engaged.
Five tables each received a scenario card and worked through the five traditional IR phases. It was an interactive incident response game designed to get every person in the room actively engaged—and unlike anything you'd experience at a conference.
Event Agenda
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Soldier Field, Chicago
The Tabletop Exercise
Woven into the evening is an interactive incident response game designed to get every person in the room actively engaged. Five tables each receive a scenario card and work through the five traditional IR phases.
"Someone gained backdoor access to the CEO's Smart Refrigerator and has begun exfiltrating company data."
After each round, cards rotate — forcing groups to build on whatever the previous team decided. No single group controls the outcome.
5 Rounds × 5 Min
Tables work through IR steps, then pass to the next group
Presentations (15 min)
One emissary per table presents their crowdsourced plan
Panel Debrief (10 min)
Premier Sponsor + facilitators debrief with the room
Why This Works
This is four hours with the people who make security purchasing decisions, in a setting designed to build real relationships. The tabletop exercise puts every person in the room into active collaboration. The unconventional scenarios level the playing field and create shared experiences attendees talk about long after the event.
What CISOs Say
Hear from security leaders who have attended our events
"I like to hear from those that are living the issues... those that are doing it confirm real world discussions."
Ed Moore
Carnival Corporation
Scenes from the Evening
A look back at an unforgettable night at Soldier Field with Chicago's top cybersecurity leaders.
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