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CXO Executive Exchange

Conversations that move industries and shape the future of business.
Conversations that move industries and shape the future of business.
Overview

Where Leaders Set the Agenda

be: Community events unite technology and security executives in private, peer-led environments for candid dialogue and real collaboration. Through shared experience and practical insight, these gatherings ignite decisions and strategies that shape the future of entire industries.
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Invitation-only roundtables where executives tackle challenges, share insight, and build trusted relationships.
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Signature hospitality experiences that create space for meaningful executive connections, turning introductions into enduring partnerships.
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Expert-led briefings delivering timely intelligence and actionable strategies to strengthen cybersecurity and IT resilience.
Upcoming Events

Connect and Inspire Action Together

Join invitation-only roundtables, executive dinners, and confidential briefings that deliver candid dialogue, actionable insights, and lasting peer connections.
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 Atlanta
 February 26, 2026
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 Miami
 March 4, 2026
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 Silicon Valley
 March 5, 2026
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 Raleigh
 March 19, 2026
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 Minneapolis
 March 26, 2026
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 Houston
 April 16, 2026
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 London
 March 24, 2026
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 Baarn
 June 16, 2026
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 London
 June 17, 2026
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 Thailand
 April 22, 2026
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 Japan
 May 20, 2026
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 China
 May 21, 2026
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 Hong Kong
 June 12, 2026

Register Your Interest

This is an exclusive event. Submission does not guarantee a spot.
Voices & Leaders

Meet Veeam's Leaders

Every be: event is led by Veeam’s top executives and field leaders, bringing real-world cyber resilience expertise. Their insight transforms each conversation into a catalyst for learning, collaboration, and confident leadership
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Shiva Pillay
General Manager and SVP Americas
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Emilee Tellez
Field CTO Americas
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Ray Umerley
Field CISO for Coveware by Veeam
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Tim Pfaelzer
General Manager and SVP EMEA
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Edwin Weijdema
Field CTO EMEA
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Beni Sia
General Manager and SVP APJ
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David Allott
Field CISO, APJ
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Keith Sng
Field CTO, APJ
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Ben Young
Field CTO, APJ
In the Spotlight

What’s in Focus for Cyber and Data Leaders

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Vodcast | Incident Response | Caroline Wong

Wake Up: The Executive Reality of Cyberattacks 

Go inside real-world breaches to uncover the warnings that went unnoticed, the real cost of disruption, and the lessons every leader must take to strengthen resilience.
Blog | Threat Trends | Bill Siegel, CEO, Coveware by Veeam

Targeted Social Engineering is En Vogue as Ransom Payment Sizes Increase

Targeted extortion surged in Q2 as Scattered Spider, Silent Ransom, and ShinyHunters used social engineering and data theft to hit enterprises.
Article | Cyber Strategy | Ray Umerley, Field CISO, Coveware by Veeam

The CISO As Coach: 6 Ways CISOs Can Transform Security Teams Into All-Stars

From knowing the enemy to practicing under pressure, sports coaching offers lessons CISOs can use to lead teams, adapt tactics, and build lasting cyber resilience.
I appreciated that it felt like a knowledge sharing session (both from presenters and peers), rather than a sales session."
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Public University
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Data Resilience:

The Insights Leaders Need Now