Brittany Buza

About Brittany Buza

Fueled by a genuine passion for uniting cybersecurity professionals worldwide, I thrive on creating meaningful connections that strengthen our industry. My strength lies in building lasting relationships with both established leaders & emerging innovators and consistently identifying opportunities that elevate our collective security posture.As Head of Summits at Black Hat, I lead the strategic vision and execution of specialized summit experiences designed to shape the future of cybersecurity. I oversee the development of forward-looking programs that advance industry knowledge while driving real, transformational impact across the security landscape. Each summit is intentionally crafted to deliver breakthrough insights, innovative solutions and the strategic perspective security leaders need to meet tomorrow’s challenges.In this role, I orchestrate complex ecosystems of world-class experts, industry pioneers and strategic stakeholders - ensuring exceptional value across every participant touchpoint. My leadership integrates cross-functional teams spanning content, operations, marketing and partnerships to create immersive experiences that resonate long after the event concludes. Through this work, I help define the conversations that matter most to securing our digital future.In a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, I remain relentlessly curious - continually exploring new networking models, communication strategies and opportunities that keep Black Hat relevant, trusted and impactful.Interested in collaborating at a Black Hat event? Let’s connect.Posts and comments are my own.

Experience

1. Head of Summits

   Informa

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts, Double majored in Public Relations and Business & Organizational Communication

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Blogging
• Social Media
• Email Marketing
• Press Releases
• Sales
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Account Management
• Salesforce.com
• Marketing Communications
• Building Relationships
• Event Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategy