Steak & Startups Dinner Hosted By David Sledge and John Barrow
Steak & Startups Executive Dinner
CYBR SEC CON 2026
After a full day at CYBR SEC CON, join hosts David Sledge and John Barrow of LaunchPoint Collective, along with ENT, Prophet, and Aizome, for a private dinner bringing together more than 20 CISOs and senior security executives from Houston and across Texas.
Hosted at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, the evening is designed around what makes conference dinners valuable: great food, candid conversations, and the opportunity to spend meaningful time with other security leaders in a relaxed environment.
No panels. No presentations. No sales pitches.
Just an exceptional dinner and a room filled with CISOs, security executives, innovative founders, and industry peers.
What to Expect
More than 20 CISOs and senior security executives
Dinner at one of Houston’s premier steakhouses
Candid conversations around security, technology, AI, and the challenges facing security leaders today
An opportunity to meet innovative cybersecurity founders and emerging companies
Time to reconnect with industry friends and build new relationships
A relaxed, executive-focused environment away from the conference floor
Hosted by: David Sledge & John Barrow, LaunchPoint Collective
Sponsors: ENT, Prophet, VisionHeight, Unfold, & Aizome
Attendance is limited and by invitation. Registration is subject to host approval.
Join us for an evening of great steaks, great conversations, and meaningful connections with some of the cybersecurity community’s leading executives and innovators.