Dr. Christine Izuakor

Biography

Dr. Christine Izuakor is a global tech leader and speaker dedicated to helping professionals connect, learn, and grow through curated, AI-matched experiences and conversations. She has over a decade of Fortune 100 cybersecurity experience and earned a Ph.D. in Security Engineering, becoming the youngest student and first African American to do so. Christine holds leading certifications like CISSP and CISM and is a seasoned cybersecurity professor. Her work has been presented globally, from Italy to South Korea, including features in Crain’s, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and more.

Sessions

1. GovTech Careers, Contracts, and Clearances with Symoné Berry

   Wed, Nov 4, 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM CT

   Track GovTech&Civic

   Federal tech spending exceeds $100B annually, and despite recent workforce disruptions, government contracts and cleared positions remain among the most stable, highest-paying paths in tech. Symoné “Beez” Berry has 15+ years inside defense and federal systems and built GovTech Con to be the entry point for professionals who want in. She will demystify government contract procurement and clearances and give attendees a real roadmap into this sector.