23–26 March 2026 | Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA | IBM Booth #N-5770
Proactively securing hybrid cloud and AI
At RSA Conference 2026, IBM is leading the conversation on how enterprises can strengthen security in an era defined by rapid AI adoption, agentic applications and increasingly complex hybrid cloud environments. As AI and machine learning scale across the enterprise, leaders face rising risks. From misinformation attacks to expanding regulatory demands, forcing CISOs, CIOs and CTOs to rethink how they secure AI applications, data, models and infrastructure.
IBM offers a blueprint for organizations looking to innovate with confidence. With data and AI pipeline security, hybrid cloud workload protection and quantum-ready preparation, we help businesses build trust into every layer of their technology stack. Join us at RSAC to explore how IBM enables enterprises not just to defend against emerging threats, but to advance securely in a world where AI and security are inseparable.
Agenda
- 23 March
- 25 March
- 26 March
Speakers:
- Sridhar Muppidi, CTO, IBM Security & Ray Harishankar, IBM Fellow, Quantum Safe, IBM
Speakers:
- Mark Hughes, Global Managing Partner, Cybersecurity Services, IBM & Dan Harif, CISO, Vale
Speakers:
- Rosa Bolger, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer, IBM
- Kathryn Guarini, CEO/Founder, Inspiring Innovation LLC
- Michael Simmons, CISO, Ulta Beauty
- Gregory Barnes, CISO, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Speakers:
- J.R. Rao, IBM Fellow & CTO, Security Research, IBM Research
- Akila Srinivasan, Member of Technical Staff, Manager, Anthropic
Connect directly with IBM thought leaders
Ready to strengthen your security strategy in the era of AI, hybrid cloud and emerging misinformation threats? IBM invites you to book a 1:1 meeting with our experts at RSA Conference 2026. Whether you're navigating secure AI adoption, protecting hybrid cloud workloads or preparing for new regulatory and compliance demands, our leaders can help you build a resilient, trusted security foundation.
Let’s connect and chart your path to innovating with confidence—one conversation at a time.
Exclusive events
Monday, 23 March 7:00–9:00 PM | IBM Social Hour at Biscuits and Blues
Wednesday, 25 March 12:00–2:00 PM | IBM Quantum Lunch on the Social Terrace
Wednesday, 25 March, 7:45 - 8:45 AM | Cybersecurity for the Agentic Era: Trust No Agent. Govern Everything
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