Step into the future at BannerX, the premier event where technology, innovation, and strategy converge. This year, we’re diving deep into the powerful intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, exploring how these transformative forces are redefining the way business is done. BannerX is an immersive experience designed for professionals at the intersection of business, security, and innovation—where the worlds of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence converge to shape the future of enterprise.

BannerX explores how AI is accelerating both the complexity of cyber threats and the tools available to fight them, and how business leaders must adapt in real time to protect their people, data, and reputations. Attendees will engage with a curated lineup of security experts, government leaders, tech pioneers, and forward-thinking executives who are driving change and building secure, intelligent ecosystems. BannerX unpacks the critical shifts impacting companies of all sizes.

EVENT DETAILS

Location: 10285 Lakefront
Date: September 25, 2025
Address: 10285 Little Patuxent Parkway, First floor, Columbia, MD
Time: Doors open, complimentary breakfast and networking: 08:30am - 9:00am
Program and panel discussions: 9:00am - 11:30am

Breakfast will be provided

Parking: First and second floor parking decks of 10285 Little Patuxent Parkway. If both decks are full, please park on the surface lot on the north side of the building.

Limited Time! Unlock $25 off with code BANX2025.

Offer ends Monday, September 15th at 5 p.m.

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AGENDA

Remarks

Calvin Ball, County Executive, Howard County
Jennifer D. Jones, Chief Executive Officer, Howard County Economic Development Authority
Kristi Smith, President, Maryland Region, Howard Hughes Holdings Inc.

Cybersecurity in Critical Sectors: How are critical industries facing cybersecurity risk and AI?

MODERATOR: Benjamin Zintak, Assistant Group Supervisor, Critical Infrastructure Protection Group, Johns Hopkins APL

Senator Katie Fry Hester, State of Maryland
Diana Khan, Attorney & Founder, DK Law
Bezawit Sumner, Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Director of Security and Compliance, CRISP Shared Services

Communicating Cyber Risk to the Board and C-Suite: How security leaders can effectively translate technical risks into business impact and secure necessary resources.

MODERATOR: Dave Bittner, Podcast Producer and Host, N2K Networks

Alex Attumalil, Global Chief Information Security Officer, Under Armour
Asheesh Kinra, Vice President of Information Technology, Baltimore Ravens
Steve Plumlee, Chief Executive Officer, Certified CIO

Is Maryland Keeping Up? How does Maryland plan to tackle advancing technology and cybersecurity challenges?

MODERATOR: Dave Bittner, Podcast Producer and Host, N2K Networks

Bill Karpovich, Chief Executive Officer, Synaptic
Secretary Katie Savage, Maryland Department of Information Technology, State of Maryland
Ben Yelin, JD, Program Director for Public Policy and External Affairs, University of Maryland Center for Cyber, Health and Hazard Strategies

Threat and Risk Management: Top trends in cybersecurity and AI that impact the business world.

MODERATOR: Hal Daumé III, AIM Director and Volpi-Cupal Endowed Professor of Computer Science and Language Science, University of Maryland

Jason Michael Perry, Founder and Chief AI Officer, PerryLabs
Ann Irvine, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Resilience
Dr. Nicol Turner Lee, Senior Fellow, Governance Studies and Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution and the Founder, AI Equity Lab
James Saunders, State Chief Information Security Officer, Maryland Department of Information Technology, State of Maryland

Securing the Future: How is Maryland planning to make advancements in the AI and cybersecurity workforce, economy, and community?

MODERATOR: Kelly Schulz, Chief Executive Officer, Maryland Tech Council

Alex Choi, Executive Director, Government Program Development, Affairs and Research, TEDCO
Dr. Amen Ra Mashariki, Director of AI and Data Strategies, Bezos Earth Fund

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Offer ends Monday, September 15th at 5 p.m.

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Venue Information

Location: 10285 Lakefront
Address: 10285 Little Patuxent Parkway, First floor, Columbia, MD
Parking: There is complimentary parking under the building, as well as parking on the surface lot that is part of Whole Foods

About Merriweather District:

Merriweather District, the urban core of Columbia, is home to innovators and change makers. Designed to foster best-in-class spaces where people, businesses and technology thrive, Merriweather District offers an empowering environment for more. More forward thinking. More joy. More experiences. More Life. The more the Merriweather.

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