Event Description

Hey there! Join us for a fun networking event bringing together the amazing women in tech from SELA and BR, along with ISACA & ISC2 members. Welcome to the Joint Networking Event hosted by WIT+ SELA, WIT BR, ISACA BR, and ISC2! Join us for an evening of connections and collaboration at The Loft at Cecelia, beginning at 5:30 pm. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded professionals, learn about local networking groups, and embark on an insightful Panel Discussion! Whether you're new to IT governance or a seasoned pro, this panel brings together the perspectives you need in one room — a CISO, a CIO, and a cyber attorney who will cut through the complexity and give you practical, real-world insight on what governance actually looks like in action. From understanding how to scale governance frameworks across organizations of any size, to knowing how to protect yourself legally in today's threat landscape, this conversation will leave you thinking differently about how you approach your role in protecting your organization - Come ready to engage ! Check out their bios below. Don't miss out on this exciting chance to build new relationships and join a new community - We can't wait to see you there! Guests will enjoy catered food and drinks throughout the event! Community Announcements are at 6:00pm and Panel Discussion starts promptly at 6:30pm Sumit Jain - Chief Information Security Officer with Louisiana State University Sumit Jain leads enterprise cybersecurity strategy, information risk management practices, and security operations. With deep expertise spanning institutional data protection, policy and compliance frameworks, security operations, and identity management, Sumit focuses on aligning resilient security architectures with organizational strategy and mission. He serves as an advisor on all matters related to information security, and data security and privacy. Melanie Dixon - Chief Information Officer with Stokes & Associates, Inc. Melanie Dixon is a seasoned technology executive with a career built on translating complex business challenges into practical, high-impact technology strategies. She leads technology strategy, enterprise transformation, and the development of AI and automation capabilities that deliver measurable business value. Her experience spans healthcare, professional services, enterprise applications, and large-scale digital transformation — giving her a rare ability to drive meaningful change across industries and at every level of an organization. Sarah Anderson - Cybersecurity & AI Attorney with SWA Law LLC Sarah W. Anderson founded SWA Law LLC and LegallyCyber.com, representing public and private entities on cyber incident response, regulatory compliance, the implementation of enhanced cybersecurity practices, artificial intelligence integration, and contract negotiations involving technology products and services. Assisting with over 150 cyber incident responses, Sarah advises leaders and technology professionals on preventing and mitigating liability before, during, and after a cyber incident. Sarah proudly promotes awareness of technology law and consistently monitors state and federal law on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence and social media. Sponsored by: TEKsystems, APEX, NetSkope, Cyberhaven, GuidePoint, NextGenBytes