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IBM Executive Series: Dan Waddell

Date & Time: September 10, 2026 from 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Location: Westgate | Room E202
Other Dates: Sep 1 Sep 29


Hear from Dan Waddell, Partner in IBM's Federal Cybersecurity Service line, as he discusses leading the IBM Federal growth strategy for Post Quantum Computing (PQC) and IBM's offering to address the PQC threat, Quantum Safe. Dan has over 30 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, with the majority of his time spent supporting the U.S. Federal government.

Session will be moderated by Neha Sharma, Managing Consultant at IBM in Washington, D.C. (and an IST alumna!). Neha has over seven years of experience helping organizations leverage AI, data analytics, and data strategy to deliver scalable business transformation. With a strong foundation in technology, business, and project management, she specializes in bridging technical and functional teams while leading complex consulting engagements. She is also passionate about thought leadership, mentoring, and advancing the future technology workforce through industry and academic engagement.

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