October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. During this time, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI risk are top of mind for business leaders, in-house counsel, and technology professionals. As new cyber threats arise each day, organizations are left facing increasing regulatory expectations and under pressure to navigate this changing landscape before bad actors strike.

Join Ice Miller for our annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month Happy Hour & Fireside Chat, an evening of insights, discussions, and connecting with leaders at the helm of cybersecurity, technology, law enforcement, and risk management.

Our 2026 theme is centered around building a cyber strong business. From strengthening incident-response readiness and managing emerging AI technology and governance challenges to safeguarding critical infrastructure, attendees can share their perspectives and challenges with those in similar roles and industries.

Our panelists will share their stories and best practices on emerging threats, organizational preparedness, and the future of cyber resilience.

Meet the Panelists

Tim O’Malley, Indianapolis FBI Special Agent in Charge

Will Bales, ASAC over the Cyber Program

Michael Alford, Supervisory Special Agent over the Cyber Squad in Indiana

Meet the Ice Miller Hosts

Chetrice Romero, Senior Cybersecurity Advisor

Sid Bose, Partner & Chair of Ice Miller's Tech, Privacy & Cyber Risk Practice

Jim Watson, Partner - Litigation and Tech, Privacy & Cyber Risk Practice Groups