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Boston Cloud Connect Summit

Hosted by Cloud Connect Summit

Thursday, September 24, 2026

1:30 PM–6:30 PM ET

About

Cloud Connect Summit is a half-day IT leadership event that brings together CIOs, CEOs, CFOs, CISOs, IT directors, system administrators, IT practitioners and security professionals for expert-led sessions on cybersecurity, AI, and the future of enterprise networks, followed by a networking reception with presenters. Here's what's on tap: * Hear how NASA partner Draper Lab is rolling out AI companywide from Troy Lau, Head of AI for Draper. * Learn how cyber insurers are buckling down on approving claims, and what you need to file a successful claim. We've got a veteran from Compass IT Compliance to walk you through it. * Will AI lead to “De-skilling?” Dr. Erin Solovey, WPI's go-to voice on AI and human interaction, separates reality from noise. * Get ahead of threats already aimed at your organization. Cyflare executive Matt Farry will walk through what's changed in cyber protection, what hasn't, and what to fix first. * Free Parking right on site at the WGBH garage * Networking cocktail reception with hot appetizers Resister at www.cloudconnectsummit.com and use code "AIweek" and we'll waive the registration fee! Remember to click the "Apply" button in Eventbrite!

Speakers

  • -- Troy Lau, Director of Digital Technologies & Sciences Division and Head of AI, Draper Lab
  • -- Dr. Erin Solovey, Associate Professor, Computer Science, WPI, former Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellow
  • -- Matt Farry, Chief Product Officer, Cyflare
  • -- Derek Boczenowski, Chief Compliance Architect, Compass IT Compliance

Host

Cloud Connect Summit

Location

WGBH Studio's Yawkey Theater

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA

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