The Datalink Discover series

Intimate Conferences For Today's Information Security Leaders and Executives

Discover is not a public trade show. It is a conference series of small, application-only programs—each seat reviewed so conversations stay strategic. Built for CIOs, CISOs, and senior IT leaders: curated content, candid peer dialogue, and focused time with partners who go deep on AI, cloud, and cybersecurity—without expo-hall noise.

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Discover — Bentonville

Bentonville, Arkansas · June 17–19, 2026 · AI · Cloud · Cybersecurity

Complimentary admission Qualifying travel & hotel All meals & hosted events

Our headline benefit: when you are accepted, there is no registration fee. For qualifying attendees, Datalink may cover air or ground travel, hotel accommodations, and all scheduled meals, beverages, and hospitality for the official program—so you can focus on the content, not the expense report.

Apply for All Expenses Paid Access — approval comes first

Discover is private: you apply, we review fit, and only approved guests attend. Qualifying leaders and executives may receive all expenses paid—travel, lodging, meals, conference access, and every conference-related cost we cover for the official program. Other approved applicants receive complimentary conference access (no registration fee). Your confirmation states exactly which applies to you.

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All upcoming conferences · Bentonville schedule · Venue · Speakers · West Coast (sample)

20+Enterprise leaders

10+Strategic partners

15+Curated sessions

SmallCohort format

Technology sponsors — Bentonville

What makes Discover different

Each Discover is intentionally small—so you spend time with peers who share your remit (zero-trust, AI governance, SOC modernization, cloud economics) and with specialists who can go deep on architecture and operations.

Executive-first design — programming for CISOs, CIOs, VPs, and directors who set direction and budget.
Microsoft & ecosystem depth — Azure, Microsoft 365 Copilot, security platforms, and adjacent best-of-breed partners.
Live demonstrations — see AI and cybersecurity solutions in credible enterprise scenarios.
Compliance & risk — GRC, audit readiness, and resilience themes woven through keynotes and breakouts.
Panels & breakouts — candid conversations, not generic keynotes—plus rotating partner tracks.

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The series on the West Coast

Discover travels. Here is a glimpse from a past West Coast program—same intimacy and executive focus. We also host a sample West Coast hub on this site (placeholder dates and faculty) so you can preview how each city’s event is organized.

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Why leaders make time for Discover

You get concentrated access to practitioners and architects—plus a candid view of what peers are doing about AI risk, identity, detection, and cloud cost. And because many attendees receive a fully covered travel and hospitality package, the barrier to showing up is intentionally low.

Peer-level networking

Conversations with people who recognize your constraints—budget, board reporting, legacy debt.

Actionable takeaways

Leave with a clearer picture of priorities for AI, security operations, and cloud—not a pile of swag.

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Attendees collaborating at a Datalink Discover conference

What past attendees say

“Datalink’s client conference provided valuable insights into emerging technologies and best practices. The sessions helped us refine our solutions and strengthen our security posture.” Alberto Rodriguez — Director of Infrastructure Services

“From beginning to end, a concentrated and significant experience—great insights into security and how to safeguard my organization from emerging threats. We left with specific, doable next steps.” Jose Niada — IT Administrator

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All expenses paid access

Who should apply: CIO, CISO, VP of IT, IT Director, Director of Infrastructure, Infrastructure Manager, IT Manager—and comparable security or technology leadership roles.

How to apply: use the secure form (syncs to HubSpot when configured). Prefer human contact? Email or call—we are still happy to help.

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FAQ

Is Discover really free?

For approved, invited guests, there is no registration fee. This is not open registration—you apply first. For qualifying attendees, Datalink may also provide complimentary travel, lodging, and all scheduled meals and beverages tied to the official agenda. Your confirmation letter will spell out exactly what is covered for you.

What does “qualifying” mean?

We review each application for role, organization size and industry, strategic relevance to the topics, and cohort balance. Benefits such as travel and hotel are extended when your profile matches the program’s executive audience and capacity guidelines.

How are attendees selected?

Applications are reviewed based on leadership scope (for example, 300+ employee organizations are often a fit), decision-making authority, and alignment with AI, cloud, and cybersecurity themes. We keep each event intentionally small so every conversation earns its place in the room.

Where is the next conference?

The next announced Discover is Bentonville, Arkansas · June 17–19, 2026. See venue and upcoming conferences for locations and future dates.

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