Cyber Strategy Retreat
2026 Cyber Strategy Retreat
Essential Rules of Risk Governance
The Cyber Strategy Retreat is an executive convening for fiduciary leaders who govern enterprise risk. The program is structured as a disciplined environment for examining how authority is exercised, how decisions are made, and how accountability is enforced under uncertainty.
The Retreat does not present tools, promote vendors, or deliver technical instruction. It focuses on leadership judgment, decision rights, escalation, and consequence in conditions where governance is tested.
Program Focus
2026 Program Focus
The program examines how leaders govern through conditions that create legal exposure, regulatory oversight, and enterprise consequence. It progresses from incident-driven accountability to durable governance decisions that define risk boundaries and sustained oversight.
Speakers
Featured Presenters
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Keyaan J. Williams
Managing Director, CLASS-LLC
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Roy Hadley
Technology Lawyer, Buchalter
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Dan Pietragallo
Special Counsel, Buchalter
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Doug DePeppe
Special Counsel, Buchalter
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Ian Hall
Assistant General Counsel, Beazer Homes
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Klint Walker
Cyber Security Advisor, CISA
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Diana Kelley
CISO, Noma Security
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Daniel 'Rags' Ragsdale
Founder, Full Spectrum Cyber Solutions
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Blake Holman
Managing Partner, JJH Enterprises, LLC
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Al Mead
Gold-Medal Olympian and Campus Pastor
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Ron Ross
CEO, RONROSSECURE, LLC
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Chris Yadon
Managing Director, Saprea
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Erania Brackett
Speaker, Essential Rules of Risk Governance
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Cathryn Marshall
CEO, Virtual Wealth Inc.
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Tukker Penrod
Global Outreach Strategist, Saprea
Program Structure
Program Overview
The program structure follows a progression from incident governance to enduring risk governance principles.
The program opens with Legal Incident Response and Executive Communication, then turns to the Essential Rules of Risk Governance, grounded in real governance failures and successes where unclear ownership, deferred decisions, or implicit acceptance of exposure drove unfavorable outcomes.
Program Schedule
20 July 2026
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00-17:00 | VIP Networking Reception |
21 July 2026 - Full Conference
| Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30-08:30 | Networking breakfast | |
| 08:30-09:00 | Welcome Message | Keyaan J. Williams |
| 09:00-09:30 | Limiting Exposure through Effective Preparation | Roy Hadley |
| 09:30-10:00 | Response Practices to Limit Litigation Exposure | Klint Walker |
| 10:00-10:30 | Networking break | |
| 10:30-11:00 | Strategies for Effective Deposition | Ian Hall |
| 11:00-11:30 | Navigating Prosecution after the Incident | Dan Pietragallo, Doug DePeppe |
| 11:30-12:00 | Rule #1: RG must be anchored in a clear organizational purpose | Al Mead |
| 12:00-13:00 | Networking Lunch - Saprea Presentation (12:45) | Tukker Penrod |
| 13:00-13:30 | Rule #2: Risk decisions must align with the organization's values | Diana Kelley |
| 14:00-14:30 | Rule #3: Effective RG must integrate and address the interests of all relevant stakeholders | Chris Yadon |
| 14:30-15:00 | Networking Break | |
| 15:00-15:30 | Rule #4: Risk decisions must prioritize long-term resilience instead of short-term performance | Ron Ross |
| 15:30-16:00 | Rule #5: A robust internal control system is essential for RG | Erania Brackett |
| 16:00-16:30 | Rule #6: The board and the CEO are ultimately accountable for risk decisions and outcomes within the RG framework | Daniel Ragsdale, Ph.D. |
| 16:30-17:00 | Rule #7: RG must use data responsibly to ensure decisions are informed and evidence based | Blake Holman |
| 17:00-Until | Closing Remarks and Networking Reception | Cathryn Marshall |
Venue
Buckhead Club Atlanta
Buckhead Club Atlanta
3344 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 2600
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
The 2026 Cyber Strategy Retreat will be hosted at Buckhead Club Atlanta, a private business and social club selected for its discretion, professionalism, and suitability for senior-level dialogue. The setting reflects the intent of the program: clear thinking, quiet authority, and serious engagement with decisions that carry consequence.
Transportation and Access
Participants traveling by public transportation may use the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) rail system and disembark at Buckhead Station. The venue is within walking distance.
For those driving, the Sovereign Building is accessible from Peachtree Road, Piedmont Road, and Lenox Loop. Valet parking is available at the building entrance. A self-park garage is also available, with parking validation provided at the Buckhead Club reception desk.
Accommodations
There is no official host hotel for the conference. Participants may select accommodations based on proximity and personal preference, including major business-class hotels in the Buckhead area.
Surrounding Area
Buckhead is Atlanta's primary business district and offers convenient access to dining, services, and green space suitable for informal meetings or reflection between sessions.