Cassie Crossley is a recognized leader in supply chain risk management and product security with deep experience helping organizations build safer, more resilient products. She is known for bridging engineering, security, and business by translating complex supply chain risks into clear, actionable strategies. Cassie has advised global manufacturers, technology companies, and regulators on secure development, third party risk, and product assurance, and she actively contributes to industry standards and policy discussions. Through her work as an advisor, board member, author, and speaker, she helps organizations move from compliance driven security to practical, trust focused risk management.

Duncan Sparrell is a veteran technology and cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in IoT, embedded systems, and secure product design. He is widely known for his hands on work in device identity, cryptography, and lifecycle security for connected products, especially in regulated and safety critical environments. Duncan has contributed to multiple industry standards and working groups, including efforts around SBOMs, device trust, and supply chain security, and is a respected voice in the IoT and cybersecurity communities. Through advisory roles, standards work, and practical guidance, he helps organizations design and deploy connected products that are secure by design and resilient at scale.

Dr. George Shea is a cybersecurity and national security technologist focused on building practical and resilient cyber capabilities. She serves as Chief Technologist at the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where she works on advancing U.S. cyber resilience, including software and supply chain security. Prior to this role, she was a Chief Engineer at MITRE, leading complex technical programs and improving the quality and integrity of mission critical systems. Dr. Shea holds a Doctor of Computer Science and a master’s degree in computer and information sciences, and she actively contributes to industry and advisory efforts, including serving on advisory boards, to bridge research, policy, and real world cybersecurity implementation.

Chuck Brooks is a globally recognized cybersecurity and emerging technology expert with decades of experience across government, industry, and academia. He has advised organizations on cyber risk, homeland security, artificial intelligence, and critical infrastructure protection, and previously served in senior roles supporting U.S. government security initiatives. Chuck is a frequent speaker, media contributor, and analyst, known for translating complex security and technology trends into clear insights for business and policy leaders. Through his advisory work, writing, and public commentary, he helps organizations understand risk, adopt innovation responsibly, and prepare for future cyber threats.

Bob Haack is a medical device cybersecurity and regulatory affairs specialist with over 30 years of experience in medical device manufacturing, quality, and compliance. He currently serves as Director of Cybersecurity Regulatory Affairs at MCRA (an IQVIA business), where he helps manufacturers prepare FDA ready cybersecurity submissions, align secure development practices with regulatory expectations, and address risk management requirements across the product lifecycle. Bob’s background spans operations, engineering, computer system validation, quality systems, and cybersecurity, giving him a practical, manufacturer focused perspective. He is also active in advisory and industry efforts, including work related to SBOMs and software supply chain security, helping organizations move from regulatory uncertainty to clear, actionable execution.

Dr. Amit Elazari is a cybersecurity policy and regulation expert specializing in the intersection of technology, law, and national security. She is the Co founder and CEO of OpenPolicy, a platform designed to help organizations understand and engage with cybersecurity and technology policy. Dr. Elazari also serves as Head of Cybersecurity Policy at Intel and teaches cybersecurity policy as a lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Information and Reichman University. She holds a Doctor of Juridical Science from Berkeley Law and is widely recognized for translating complex regulatory and policy developments into practical guidance for industry, government, and technology leaders.

Kurt Callewaert is a Belgian cybersecurity expert with more than two decades of experience spanning academia, research, and industry. He is Business Line Director Cybersecurity at Capyx Belgium and founder & co-CEO of Capyx Luxemburg, helping organisations meet European cybersecurity compliance requirements under frameworks like the Cyber Resilience Act, NIS2, and DORA. Callewaert also serves as a lecturer and research leader at Howest University of Applied Sciences, where he helped build its cybersecurity programme, leads research in areas including OT security, blockchain, GDPR, and AI, and was recognised as Cyber Security Researcher/Educator of the Year. He has advised policymakers and contributed to cybersecurity education and professional training initiatives across Europe, and he serves on multiple advisory boards including Cybeats.