4TH ANNUAL
AQ Cybersecurity Summit
October 15, 2026
10:00AM - 4:30PM
Aqueduct HQ, Canton, MA
Complimentary Registration · In-Person Only
October 15, 2026
10:00AM-4:30PM
Aqueduct HQ Canton, MA
2026 THEME
AVOIDING JUDGMENT DAY
Governance, Protection, and Operations in the AI Era
WHY THIS SUMMIT. WHY NOW.
The AI Era Just Got Real.
Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. It is helping employees work faster, enabling organizations to automate decisions, and becoming part of everyday business operations. At the same time, attackers are using AI to make threats more sophisticated, regulations continue to evolve, and organizations are facing new questions around governance, trust, and resilience.
Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting infrastructure. It is about securing intelligent systems, protecting the data that powers them, and establishing the controls needed to innovate with confidence.
The organizations that will succeed are not necessarily the ones adopting AI the fastest. They are the ones building the right security, governance, and operational foundations to use it responsibly.
This year's AQ Cybersecurity Summit explores what that looks like in practice.
Every Session Starts on Judgment Day
Most cybersecurity events focus on what could happen. We're starting with what already did.
The incident has already occurred.
An AI-powered attack succeeded. Sensitive data was exposed. An AI agent made the wrong decision. Critical operations were disrupted.
From there, we rewind. Speakers trace the decisions, warning signs, and control gaps that led to the outcome, then rewind even further to examine what could have prevented or reduced its impact.
JUDGMENT DAY
REWIND
REWIND AGAIN
What happened?
How did we get here?
What could we have done differently?
The goal is not to predict the future.
It is to help organizations make better decisions today.
Scenarios We'll Explore
Every session is built around realistic situations that security and technology leaders are beginning to face.
An AI-Powered Attack
Outpaced Your Defenses
Shadow AI Created Risk
You Couldn't See
Sensitive Data Left Your Control
Governance Failed When
Decisions Mattered Most
Critical Operations Went Down
AI Made the Wrong Decision
Additional scenarios and session topics will be announced soon.
4th
annual summit
150+
technology leaders
12+
engaging sessions
75+
organizations represented
A Different Kind of Summit
Thought-Provoking Keynotes · Smaller-Group Discussions · Meaningful Connections · Direct Expert Access
Hosted at Aqueduct’s Boston headquarters, the AQ Cybersecurity Summit is intentionally designed to encourage conversation, collaboration, and meaningful connections.
Our open atrium creates an energizing environment that feels more like a leadership forum than a traditional conference.
Executive keynotes set the stage, while smaller breakout sessions create opportunities for direct discussion with industry experts and peers.
There are no massive expo halls or overwhelming agendas. Instead, you'll have time to ask questions, share experiences, and engage in conversations that continue well beyond each session.
Main Stage Atrium
Perspectives From Last Year's Summit
"This event was a great advancement in knowledge to the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape and the necessary actions and precautions we must take to defend ourselves."
"A great and well-orchestrated event with meaningful, up-to-date content."
"Excellent event! Great opportunity to hear and interact with leaders and companies pushing the envelope of innovation in Cybersecurity. I learned a lot as usual."
Who Should Attend
The Summit is designed for leaders responsible for protecting and enabling the modern enterprise, including:
- Chief Information Security Officers
- Chief Information Officers
- IT Directors and Infrastructure Leaders
- Security Architects and Engineers
- Risk and Compliance Leaders
- Data and AI Governance Leaders
- Executive Technology Decision Makers
Whether you're responsible for cybersecurity, infrastructure, risk, compliance, or enterprise technology, you'll leave with ideas you can bring back to your organization.
What You'll Leave With
Every discussion is designed to provide practical guidance that can be applied immediately. You'll gain insights into:
- Building secure AI adoption strategies
- Governing AI across the enterprise
- Reducing cyber risk in AI-enabled environments
- Preparing for emerging regulatory requirements
- Strengthening identity, data, and infrastructure security
- Planning for future challenges, including quantum readiness
- Developing practical approaches that balance innovation with security
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Our Sponsors
Speakers
The pace of innovation isn't slowing down.
Neither can the way we govern it. Protect it. Operate it.
Join us at the AQ Cybersecurity Summit as we begin every conversation where most end, on Judgment Day, and work backward to uncover the decisions that can help build a more secure future.