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Cybersecurity Summit 2026

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Join us March 11th at Cybersecurity Summit 2026 for an exclusive gathering with the Detroit Pistons at the Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center. Security leaders will share real-world lessons on building cyber resilience, aligning executives and technical teams, and protecting high-value operations while keeping performance and momentum high.

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Cybersecurity Summit 2026

🗓 Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 | 🕐 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM + (optional tour)

Hear from:

Melanie Harris, President of Business Operations, Detroit Pistons
Paul Rapier, VP of IT, Detroit Pistons
Jamie Giroux, CISO, Platinum Equity; Author
Steve Grossman, CISO, NBA


📍 Henry Ford Pistons Performance Center
6201 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48202

Lunch and Registration
12:30 PM– 1:00 PM

Lunch & Registration

Get checked in, grab a bite, and network before our presentations starts.

Dan Desko - Opening Remarks
1:00 PM – 1:10 PM

Opening Remarks

A brief look at Echelon’s mission, what we do and our journey with the Detroit Pistons.

Dan Desko, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner, Echelon
Echelon + Pistons Case Study
1:10 PM – 1:40 PM

Defending the Court:
Inside the Pistons Cybersecurity Journey

A real-world walkthrough of how the Pistons built momentum in a live environment, including hands-on testing, remediation exercises, and alignment work that connects leadership and technical teams.

Paul Rapier, VP of IT, Detroit Pistons John Blanzy, Cybersecurity Consultant, Echelon Moderator: Marissa Salzone, Director of Marketing, Echelon
1:40 PM – 2:00 PM

Break

Melanie Harris - President of Business Operations, Detroit Pistons
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Fireside Chat:
Building the Modern Pistons Experience

An inside look at leading transformation in a high-stakes sports environment, from elevating the fan experience to driving internal change while building a culture that can adapt and perform.

Melanie Harris, President of Business Operations, Detroit Pistons Moderator: Dan Desko, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner, Echelon
Jamie Giroux
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

When the Tools Don’t Save You:
Human Performance in Cybersecurity

A practical leadership discussion on why emotional intelligence is a force multiplier in cybersecurity and how to develop people who can interpret ambiguity, communicate, and lead through crisis.

Jamie Giroux, CISO, Platinum Equity; Author
Book Signing
3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Break and Book Signing

Enjoy time to take photos, and have your book signed by Jamie Giroux following his session.

Executive Panel Discussion
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

Cybersecurity Panel Discussion

Real-world perspectives on what cybersecurity maturity actually looks like, how leaders earn executive alignment, and the operating rhythms that keep security moving forward.

Steve Grossman, CISO, NBA Paul Rapier, VP of IT, Detroit Pistons Jamie Giroux, CISO, Platinum Equity; Author Moderator: Dan Desko, Founder, CEO & Managing Partner, Echelon
Raffle & Networking
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM

Raffle & Networking

Suite seat giveaway! Attendees will have a chance to win a seat in Echelon’s suite for Pistons vs. 76ers the following night.

Private Facility Tour
4:30 PM

Private Facility Tour

Get rare access inside the Detroit Pistons Performance Center with a guided tour of the facility.

Have a question? Please contact Yesica Villalvazo.