CWO Dinner • USA • Security
The resilient enterprise: Turning cyber readiness into business advantage in 2026
Join us for the return of this hugely popular networking evening, with fine wine, gourmet dining, and in-depth strategies for maximizing recoverability within secure ecosystems.
1 place remaining
When
Tuesday, January 27
6:30 – 9:30PM PT
Where
The Ritz Carlton,
San Francisco
Who
IT and security leaders
Hosted by
Business insights
We’re kicking off the new year with an exclusive C-suite experience in San Francisco—welcoming a select group of cyber and IT leaders for this West Coast event. Join us at the Ritz-Carlton for an evening where valuable business insights meet exceptional wine and gourmet dining. This is your chance to explore fresh strategies for the year ahead, connect with fellow IT and security executives in a private setting, and discover how leading organizations are elevating cyber resilience into a strategic business advantage.
This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a closed-door, peer-to-peer conversation hosted by Commvault’s Ha Hoang, Chief Information Officer, plus senior leaders from AWS and Deloitte. Expect candid discussions, real-world lessons and strategies from executives who are redefining cyber resilience across their organizations. Meanwhile, you’ll also enjoy the full Chief Wine Officer experience led by a certified Master of Wine, with guided tastings, a touch of competition, and gourmet courses crafted by Michelin-guide chefs.
While digital ecosystems grow increasingly sophisticated, forward-thinking organizations are seizing the opportunity to architect IT infrastructure with unparalleled resilience and recoverability at its core. With enhanced data visibility and intelligent recovery capabilities, these businesses are unlocking new possibilities for innovation and growth. At this exclusive gathering, you’ll discover how to position cyber resilience as a strategic enabler, rather than simply a defensive measure.
Key discussion points
- Architecting resilient IT infrastructure that enables continuous innovation
- Transforming recoverability into a competitive business advantage
- Building cross-functional collaboration that strengthens enterprise-wide resilience
This private Chief Wine Officer experience is open to just 10 IT and security executives from leading organizations in San Francisco. You’re welcome to invite a relevant senior colleague by contacting the Event Director, but with limited places remaining, we encourage you to secure your seat today.
What to expect
Business insights
Engage around topical subject matters contextualised by short, sharp thought leadership speeches. You’ll gain relevant business insights and real-world examples of how to put these into practice.
Industry networking
You’ll meet subject matter experts, industry leaders, and some of the best minds in your field. This is a chance to make valuable connections with your peers around your sector’s most pressing topics.
Wine and dine
Enjoy an expert-led wine tasting and fine dining experience at five-star restaurants and hotels around the world. You’ll also take part in some light competition to crown a new Chief Wine Officer. Soft drink options are also available for those who prefer an alcohol-free experience.
Guest pledge
Come prepared to contribute to discussions, think about anything specific you might like to learn, and please let us know if you won’t be able to make it on the night. We’ll take care of the rest, including introducing you to the event sponsor. So you can just enjoy the experience and tasting.
Speakers and hosts
Ha Hoang
Chief Information Officer, Commvault
Adrian Simays
Senior Director, Sales Engineering, Commvault
Nicole McAllister
Wine expert
Natalia Bilbao
Chief Wine Officer
Your venue
The Ritz Carlton
Private dining in the Bay Area
5* cuisine
Locally-sourced ingredients
The Ritz-Carlton boasts a 5* dining experience, enhanced by the beauty of an elegant setting in the heart of the city; just steps from Nob Hill and the Financial District. With the sophisticated private dining room of Parallel 37, guests can indulge in Michelin-recognised California cuisine crafted with the finest local ingredients and inspired by a fusion of global flavours and technique.
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Hosted by
Commvault is the gold standard in cyber resilience, leading the charge to protect the world against ransomware and other cyber threats by helping companies reduce risk, minimize downtime, and control costs. The new Commvault® Cloud represents decades of innovation, industry leadership, customer trust, and a deep ecosystem of partnerships. It’s the only cyber resilience platform built for the hybrid world, offering the best data security for all workloads, anywhere combined with rapid, enterprise-scale recovery. Commvault helps over 25,000 customers worldwide fight ransomware and achieve total resilience in face of tomorrow’s threats.
Deloitte is a global leader in professional services, providing audit, consulting, tax, and advisory solutions to organizations worldwide. With a network spanning over 150 countries, Deloitte is dedicated to delivering innovative and measurable results, helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their business goals.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, offering over 200 fully featured services from data centers globally. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—are using AWS to lower costs, become more agile, and innovate faster.
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What to expect from
CWO Dinner?
Exclusive insights. New connections. Premium wines.This is the CWO experience.
Held at some of the finest restaurants and hotels around the world, CWO Dinner events offer an unforgettable networking experience. Hear from expert speakers while making new connections over fine dining and curated wine tasting.
After an insightful discussion, one guest will be declared the evening’s ‘Chief Wine Officer’. Will you be the best taster in the room?
From business insights to peer networking and the famous CWO competition, find out more here.