AI SOC Summit Brings Clarity to AI in Security Operations
Today, Crogl announced the inaugural AI SOC Summit, a practitioner-focused event designed to help security teams make sense of what AI means for day-to-day security operations. The one-day summit will take place March 3, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner in Tysons, Virginia.
AI is rapidly reshaping security operations, but separating real capability from marketing promises has become increasingly difficult. The AI SOC Summit was created to give practitioners a space to test, question, and evaluate AI tools in real operational workflows alongside peers who understand the realities of SOC work. The event is built specifically for security teams that use AI in operations as well as teams responsible for securing and defending AI deployments. It is designed for early adopters who want to understand what is working today, what is not, and where open questions still remain.
"Security analysts solve complex problems under pressure every day, often with incomplete data and limited time. They don't need another sales-driven event," said Monzy Merza, CEO of Crogl.
Built for Practitioners, Not Pitches
The AI SOC Summit does not follow the traditional conference format. There are no vendor-led sales sessions and no slide-heavy presentations. Instead, the day is structured around active participation, practical problem-solving, and peer discussion.
The summit features two parallel tracks. One track is a hackathon where participants tackle real security operations challenges, with the option to use AI or approach problems without it. Hackathon participants will collaborate with peers, test different approaches, and compete for prizes awarded to top solutions. The second track consists of small group breakout sessions designed for practical discussion, shared problem-solving, and peer learning.
To support this experience, Crogl is partnering with Strix Labs, a veteran-owned cybersecurity training company, to build a custom capture-the-flag virtual lab environment tailored specifically for SOC use cases.
Who Should Attend
The AI SOC Summit is open to security practitioners across roles and experience levels, including CISOs evaluating AI strategy, detection engineers exploring new approaches, and analysts looking to understand how AI tools may affect their daily work.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Ajit Gaddam — Head of Fraud, Financial Crimes, and Product Security at HealthEquity
- Monzy Merza — CEO and Co-Founder, Crogl
- Brad Lovering — Co-Founder and Chief Engineer, Crogl
Call for Speakers
The AI SOC Summit is accepting speaker submissions from security practitioners who want to share real experiences, lessons learned, and practical approaches to using and securing AI in security operations. Organizers are looking for voices from the field — analysts, engineers, and security leaders willing to speak about what has worked, what has not, and what others should know.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The AI SOC Summit offers a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for organizations that support practitioner-driven learning and hands-on exploration of AI in security operations. Sponsorships are designed to support the event experience without turning sessions into sales presentations.
Event Details
- Date: March 3, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Location: Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner, Tysons, VA
- Registration: registration.eventpack.com/aisocsummit
For sponsorship inquiries, contact Sponsorship@crogl.com.
About Crogl
Crogl builds AI-powered knowledge engines for enterprise Security Operations Centers. The company's technology is designed to augment security analysts rather than replace them, helping teams reduce alert fatigue and improve access to critical data. Crogl operates in highly constrained environments, including air-gapped networks, and focuses on solving foundational data accessibility challenges that have long limited SOC effectiveness.