On Tuesday, April 23, 9am ET, our speaker events kick off with IU Vice President for IT and CIO Rob Lowden delivering opening remarks at the Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall. Keynotes and lightning talks will also be livestreamed.
Tuesday, April 23, 9:15–10:30am ET | IMU Alumni Hall
Social engineering is involved in most 'hacks', with phishing the number one threat to organizations. In this keynote, Dr. Jessica Barker explores the psychology, neuroscience, and sociology of scams. Combining this with technological advances of recent years, this session uncovers how cyber criminals leverage AI to make their attacks more advanced and effective. Exploring the role of AI in cyber crime now and looking ahead to the future, this jargon-free overview empowers everyone with an understanding of AI.
Barker is a best-selling author and international keynote speaker. An award-winning leader in the human side of cyber security, she has delivered face-to-face awareness sessions to over 50,000 people in over 25 countries. Named one of the top 20 most influential UK women in cyber security, she is the go-to cyber expert for media including the BBC, Sky News and Wired magazine.
Barker has delivered more than 80 keynotes, including NATO, the World Government Summit, and RSA. Her speaking engagements bring the sociology and psychology of cyber security to life. She serves on numerous industry boards, including the UK Government Cyber Security Board. In June 2023, Barker was awarded an MBE for services to cyber security by King Charles III in his first Birthday Honours.
Submit a question. Do you have a question about AI and cybersecurity that you'd like to ask her? Use this form to submit a question and we'll share it with Anthony Newman, executive director of REN-ISAC, who will do an onstage Q&A with her.
Tuesday, April 23, 11:15am–noon ET | IMU Alumni Hall
Learn how people across IU are using AI in this energizing series of lightning round talks. The panel includes:
Wednesday, April 24, 11am–12:15pm ET | IMU Alumni Hall
Rob Lowden will give the closing keynote on April 24 in Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall following the ITLC Technologist Recognition Awards.
As vice president for information technology and chief information officer, Rob Lowden sets comprehensive, university-wide IT strategy and leads university-wide IT services, infrastructure, and research efforts.
In his previous role as the CIO for the IU School of Medicine, Lowden led IT strategy for the largest medical school in the United States. Prior to this, he served as IU’s associate vice president of enterprise systems, during which he led adoption of IU’s course management system, implemented two-factor authentication across IU, and helped conceive the Decision Support Initiative to provide IU leaders with access to timely, accurate data to inform better decision-making.
He has held multiple IT and leadership roles at IU dating back to 1998. In addition, Lowden served as interim executive director of Unizin, a membership-based consortium of large research institutions dedicated to improving learner experiences with digital teaching and learning resources.
Lowden earned a Master of Science in Technology degree and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology degree, both from Purdue University. Lowden served in the United States Navy in roles including Ceremonial Guard member in Washington D.C., search and rescue swimmer in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and communications specialist in the Nimitz Battlegroup in Southeast Asia, ultimately earning an honorable discharge for his service.
