Exploring AI Security, Career Growth & Industry Connections

OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Presented in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance San Francisco Chapter and the SJSU Career Center

Get an inside look at the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud security, and career development. This interactive lunch-and-learn brings industry leaders to SJSU for an afternoon of professional networking, career insights, and hands-on learning. Students will hear directly from professionals working across AI, cybersecurity, cloud security, technology, and leadership, then see AI security concepts come to life through a live “Hack the Bot” demonstration.

What to Expect 

Lunch & Networking: meet fellow students and connect with professionals from the technology and cybersecurity community.

Preparing for an AI-Driven Future: Industry keynote exploring how artificial intelligence is changing technology, security, and the skills professionals will need as the field continues to evolve. 

Hack the Bot—Live AI Security Demo: See cybersecurity in action during a live demonstration focused on AI security and the challenges organizations face as AI becomes increasingly integrated into modern technology. 

Career Panel—From Campus to Cybersecurity: Learn how professionals built their careers, what helped them transition from education into industry, and what students can do now to prepare for opportunities in cybersecurity and technology. 

Industry Networking: Connect directly with professionals, expand your network, and gain perspectives from leaders working across different areas of the technology sector.

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Speakers

Jagan Deb, Progile Tech

Ahmad Sadeddin, CEO, Corgea

Sudesh Gadewar, Senior Director, Blackhawk Network

Akshay Wattal, CISO, Ripple

Omkar Nimbalkar, Senior Manager, Adobe

Agenda

11:00 AM – Lunch & Networking

11:30 AM – Welcome to CSA San Francisco

11:45 AM – Keynote: Preparing for an AI-Driven Future

12:20 PM – Hack the Bot: Live AI Security Demo

1:00 PM – Career Panel: From Campus to Cybersecurity

1:40 PM – Networking & Giveaways

2:00 PM – Event Concludes

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