Keynote Speakers
Brian Shea
Director, Center for Cybersecurity, SCRA
Brian Shea, a twenty-year veteran of federal and state strategic planning initiatives, will lead the Center at SCRA and provide regular updates on the plan’s implementation to the Office of the Governor. In addition to being the primary author of the South Carolina cyber ecosystem study and the resulting strategic plan, Brian has led cyber ecosystem studies and strategies in multiple US states. Prior to his strategic consulting career, Brian served on active duty in the U.S. Air Force for twelve years as a Cryptologic Language Intelligence Analyst and Instructor.
Kim Majerus
Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Global Education and Local Government, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Kim Majerus leads the global education and local government organization at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where she is at the forefront of bringing artificial intelligence, generative AI, and cloud innovation to the public sector. Her organization supports state and local government agencies, higher education and K-12 institutions, and the integrated EdTech and GovTech software providers that – together – form a connected community. United by shared missions, these organizations are harnessing artificial intelligence to accelerate research, deliver personalized services, and improve learning outcomes and citizen services. With more than two decades of technology leadership, Kim has built a career defined by driving large-scale digital transformation across government and education. Kim is a recognized thought leader on the responsible adoption of AI in government, education, and research, and the leadership required to drive innovation at the intersection of people and technology. She is a passionate advocate for IT transformation that positively impacts the way government and educational institutions serve their communities. Kim has held multiple global executive positions throughout her career, including roles in engineering, sales, and global channels. Beyond her professional work, Kim mentors young women and champions STEAM education. Her honors include Chicago Business Journal Women of Influence (2022), StateScoop’s Top 50 Industry Leader (2021 and 2022), Top 50 Women in Technology, and Top 50 Business Leaders in Ireland. Kim, her husband Michael, and their two daughters live in Chicago, IL.
Lt. Gen. Christopher L. Eubank
Commanding General U.S. Army Cyber Command
Lt. Gen. Christopher L. Eubank assumed command of U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) on December 3, 2025. A Virginia native, Eubank was commissioned as an Army second lieutenant after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute with a bachelor’s degree in History. He began his Army career in 1991 as an Armor Officer, before transferring to the Signal Corps in 1993. Eubank’s previous assignments include tours as Commander, 82nd Airborne Division Special Troops Battalion, and Deputy Director for Communications, United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). He has commanded units at the company, battalion, brigade, and command level, including service as the 39th Chief of Signal and Signal School Commandant; Commander, 7th Signal Command; and Commander, United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command. He has recently served as Chief of Staff of United States Strategic Command, the position he held immediately prior to commanding ARCYBER. Eubank’s joint assignments include service as Director, J-6, United States Africa Command; and Director, J-6, Special Operations Joint Task Force Afghanistan. He has deployed eight times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Eubank has also earned master’s degrees in Computer Resource and Information from Webster University, and in Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College. His military awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (two oak leaf clusters) , Bronze Star Medal (three oak leaf clusters), Defense Meritorious Service Medal (one oak leaf cluster), Meritorious Service Medal (three oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary and Service Medals, NATO Medal, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, and Polish Jump Wings.
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