Eileen Manning is the Founding Partner of the Cyber Security Summit and CEO of The Event Group Incorporated. With over 30 years as an entrepreneur, she specializes in strategic planning and marketing with a focus on technology events. In 2021, Eileen received the SANS Difference Maker Award in Security for her significant contributions to the field. Her career began at a leading advertising agency, followed by more than a decade at Prudential, where she produced hundreds of business conferences for groups ranging from 100 to 5,000 attendees and managed regional corporate travel. Eileen’s expertise spans production development, communications, public relations, video production, and graphic design. She has served on numerous boards, supports professional associations and charitable organizations, and is deeply committed to mentoring young professionals, helping shape the next generation of leaders.

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