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Celebrating 10 Years
November 15, 2024
6:30PM Reception | 7:30PM Awards Dinner
St. Regis Hotel, Washington DC
Honoring the most influential cybersecurity leaders of our community
2024 Pioneer Award
The Honorable Chris Inglis
Former US National Cyber Director
ICIT Pioneer Award
ICIT's Top Honor is awarded to a globally recognized individual whose leadership and lifetime commitment to public service has fortified critical infrastructures and transformed national security.
2024 Pinnacle Award
Ann Dunkin
Chief Information Officer
U.S. Department of Energy
ICIT Pinnacle Award
Awarded to an individual whose career has led them to the highest levels of the cybersecurity sector and whose contributions to the nation include a legacy of frameworks, guidance, publications, or other artifacts that will strengthen public and private critical infrastructures for generations to come.
2024 Impact Award
Dr. David Mussington
Executive Assistant Director for Infrastructure Security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
US Department of Homeland Security
ICIT Impact Award
Awarded to an individual whose work has significantly impacted a specific sector, cluster of sectors, or agency through technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional leadership.
2024 Excellence in Action
Amir Manteghi
Inaugural Senior Director for Intelligence Office
National Cyber Director (ONCD)
ICIT Excellence in Action Award
Awarded to an individual who has contributed to consequential national security programs and whose personal qualities make them an exceptional candidate for future, high-profile leadership positions.
Past Honoree Presenters
ICIT 2023 Pioneer
Venice Goodwine
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Air Force
ICIT 2023 Pionnacle Award
Edna Conway
CEO EMC Advisors
fmr Chief Security & Risk Officer, Microsoft Cloud
ICIT 2022 Impact Award
Candice Frost (Ret Colonel)
Retired Colonel
Adjunct Professor
Georgetown University
ICIT 2023 Excellence in Action
Harry Krejsa
Assistant National Cyber Director for Strategy & Research, EOP
The 2024 ICIT Gala & Benefit
T h e P r o g r a m
6:30 PM | Aperitif & Amuse Bouche Reception
7:30 PM | Dinner & Honorees Awards
9:00 PM | Reception and Dessert
The Annual ICIT Gala and Benefit is an intimate, invitation-only gathering of legislative, federal agency, and private sector leaders committed to national security, digital transformation, and critical infrastructure resiliency.
This black-tie event will celebrate the accomplishments of the most influential members of our community as well as the efforts ICIT, a non-profit andnon-partisan think tank dedicated to improving the security and resiliency of critical infrastructure that provides for people’s foundational needs.
The funds raised from this Benefit will be used to help sustain and grow the Institute’s initiatives including its free publications and educational events.
Our Mission
The Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C., is a modern, non-partisan think tank working to create a world where thriving local communities meet society's basic needs like food, water, energy, healthcare, transportation, communications, and financial services.
Our mission is to improve the resiliency of our Nation’s 16 critical infrastructure sectors, defend our democratic institutions, and empower owner-operators and governments to succeed.
Our Community
Your support ensures ICIT can continue to produce objective, non-partisan research and education which is freely available to anyone interested in critical infrastructure resiliency.
Funds raised at the Gala & Benefit support programs including our Digital Library, Briefings, and other Educational Initiatives.
ICIT Fellow Message
"My participation with ICIT has been one of the most impactful things I have done to educate and influence not only the public but the legislature regarding cyber risks and better ways to manage/mitigate those risks. The mission and values of ICIT align with my personal perspectives and I am proud to be a fellow with the institute."
Malcolm Harkins
ICIT Fellow
Former CISO Intel / Chief Security & Trust Officer
Epiphany Systems
The St. Regis Washington D.C
923 Black Lives Matter Plz NW, Washington, DC 20006
The award-winning St. Regis, Washington D.C., plays host to
dignitaries, royalty, and refined travelers to our Nation’s capital.
It boasts flawless service, an impeccable location and world renowned
culinary artists which guarantee a first class experience for every guest.
Guestroom Rooms
ICIT Gala Group Discount Rate & Cut-Off | October 15, 2024
