April 9th | Congressional Country Club | Bethesda, MD
The Software Supply Chain Security Summit: AI for Security and Securing AI unites leaders from the public sector and industry to address the critical challenges of securing AI and fostering trust in emerging technologies. Co-hosted by Lineaje and Walacor, this exclusive half-day event will feature expert speakers, engaging panel discussions, and valuable networking opportunities, all centered on AI security.
Join us on 9th of April at the prestigious Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, MD, just outside Washington, DC.
Key Topics Covered:
• Addressing the unique security challenges of AI in government systems
• Ensuring trust and transparency in AI deployments
• Safeguarding data, systems, and software supply chains
• Innovations in securing AI technologies for public sector operations
Who Should Attend? This summit is a must-attend for:
• Government Agencies
• Public Sector IT and Security Leaders
• AI Developers and Innovators
• Industry Experts and Consultants
• Cybersecurity Practitioners and Analysts
Event Details & Logistics:
• Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
• Time: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM(Speakers will begin promptly at 10:00 AM)
• Location: Congressional Country Club, 8500 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20817
• Room: Congressional Room
• Member: Lara George
• Lunch will be Served
• Business Casual Attire, No Cell Phone Usage Allowed
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Senior Technical Advisor and Strategist
CISA
Dr. Allan Friedman is “the SBOM guy.” He is Senior Technical Advisor and Strategist at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Account Executive
CTG Federal
Alec’s career highlights as a technology implementer include IT infrastructure support for bioinformatics research and data center operations manager for an FBI software development facility.
Co-Founder & President
Walacor
CEO, Co-Founder
Opsera
CISO
DTCC
Co-Founder & CTO
Walacor
VP, Defence & Intel Strategy
ECS
Former Chief Data & AI Officer
DAF
CEO & Chairman
Fractal Computing
Director, Open Source Program Office
Fannie Mae
John Mark is the founder and Director of Fannie Mae’s Open Source Program Office.
Favor Delivery
Former Senior Executive
CIA
Product Security Incident Manager
Pure Storage
Sakthi is a Product Security Leader with 19+ years of combined experience in Security Product management, Product Security Incident Response, Software Supply Chain Security, Cloud Security, Data Privacy, Risk Management, and Compliance.
Former Army PEO
EIS
Former DHS Deputy Undersecretary; SE
Army/NGA/NRO/SecretService
Principal Security Specialist
AWS
Jason Garman is a Principal Security Specialist at Amazon Web Services (AWS) with over 30 years of cybersecurity experience in both the public and private sectors.
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VP, Security Governance Risk & Compliance
Entrust
CTO
Tuskira
CEO, Co-Founder
Lineaje
Over 30 years of experience in cybersecurity product management.
SVP, CISO
Lineaje
Over 20 years of experience in the development and implementation of new and emerging technology solutions. Nick has experience leading cloud security, application security and cyber initiatives at multinational corporations and Government.
Connect with industry leaders and peers over coffee before the sessions begin
Opening remarks from Lineaje and Walacor, setting the stage for the summit
Learn how to source pre-attested, vulnerability-free open-source software that meets enterprise security standards, ensuring a secure supply chain from the start
Discover how AI can go beyond prioritizing security findings automatically fixing critical vulnerabilities at scale, freeing up development resources, and eliminating security bottlenecks
A discussion on ensuring AI integrity and resilience in mission-critical applications, covering security, trust, and operational resilience
Enjoy a meal while discussing insights with fellow attendees
AI’s lineage matters—where it comes from, how it evolves, and what risks it introduces. Explore AI Model lineage, AIBOM tracking, and how integrating AIBOMs with SBOMs enhances governance and risk management
AI-driven security orchestration is transforming runtime security. Learn how connecting software supply chain risks to cloud and runtime risks enables continuous protection at the speed of code change
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of software supply chain security. From identifying hidden vulnerabilities deep within open-source components to remediating risks and preventing future threats. Learn how cutting-edge solutions are leveraging AI to deliver continuous visibility, automated remediation, and resilient defenses across the entire software lifecycle
Final thoughts, key takeaways, and the path forward in securing AI-driven software supply chains