Beyond the Perimeter: Rethinking Security & Networking in the AI Era

Acordis Announces Executive Panel for the 2026 Acordis Tech Summit: The Next Frontier

As artificial intelligence transforms the way organizations operate, connect, and innovate, it is also reshaping the cybersecurity landscape. Traditional security boundaries are disappearing, networks are becoming increasingly complex, and technology leaders are being challenged to rethink how they protect their organizations in an AI-driven world.

At the 2026 Acordis Tech Summit: The Next Frontier, three distinguished technology and cybersecurity leaders will come together for “Beyond the Perimeter: Rethinking Security & Networking in the AI Era,” an executive panel exploring what security looks like when the traditional perimeter is no longer enough.

 

Meet the Panelists

 

John HarshawVP, Information Technology | Carnival

Bringing the perspective of one of the world’s most recognized travel brands, John Harshaw will contribute insights into the evolving demands placed on enterprise IT, infrastructure, and security as organizations become increasingly connected and technology-driven.

 

Joe EllisVP & Chief Information Security Officer | Ryder

As cybersecurity threats continue to evolve alongside AI, Joe Ellis brings a security leadership perspective to the conversation, addressing how organizations can navigate emerging risks while supporting innovation and business growth.

 

Anthony LongoVP, Chief Information Security Officer | Baptist Health South Florida

Representing one of South Florida’s leading healthcare organizations, Anthony Longo will bring a critical perspective on cybersecurity leadership in an environment where resilience, trust, and the protection of essential systems are paramount.

 

Security Without Boundaries

The traditional concept of securing a defined network perimeter has fundamentally changed.

Cloud adoption, distributed environments, connected devices, remote access, and now AI have created an ecosystem where users, applications, infrastructure, and data extend far beyond the walls of an organization.

This panel will bring together perspectives from travel, transportation, and healthcare to examine the challenges technology leaders are facing today and the strategies organizations should be considering as they prepare for what comes next.

The conversation will explore the changing relationship between cybersecurity, networking, AI, resilience, and enterprise technology — and what it means to lead through this next era.

 

The Next Frontier Is Coming to Miami

The 2026 Acordis Tech Summit: The Next Frontier – Securing the Future will bring together executives, technology leaders, cybersecurity experts, and industry innovators for an afternoon focused on one of the most consequential questions facing organizations today:

How do we securely navigate what comes next?

📅 October 1, 2026🕦 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM📍 601 Miami

 

The Acordis Tech Summit is a private, invitation-only event.

 

The perimeter has changed. The threats have changed. Now, the conversation is changing too.