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Today’s Keynote: Securing the Full Spectrum: AI-Driven Resilience in a Converged Security Era

By Keith White, EVP, Chief Safety and Security Officer
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March 25, 2026
Keith White
EVP, Chief Safety and Security Officer
at Salesforce

In an era of interconnected risks, physical security can no longer exist in a vacuum. The modern agentic enterprise requires a seamless integration of physical protection and cybersecurity. Keith White, EVP, Chief Global Safety & Security Officer at Salesforce, shares his vision for the future of enterprise safety — demonstrating how AI and automation bridge the gap between bits and bricks to create a holistic, human-led security ecosystem.

Keith White brings more than two decades of transformative leadership in global safety and security to his role as EVP, Chief of Global Safety and Security at Salesforce. He architects comprehensive protection strategies for more than 80,000 team members across the globe ensuring their safety while enabling the company’s mission to improve the state of the world through technology and live Salesforce’s number one value of trust.

White’s leadership philosophy centers on building resilient organizational ecosystems that protect people, assets, events and business continuity while fostering cultures of safety and preparedness. His strategic approach has consistently delivered measurable impact across complex global operations and the increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

White leads from the forefront of technological transformation in physical security, championing the integration of artificial intelligence and automation to redefine how enterprises protect their people, assets, and operations. White leads one of the industry’s most ambitious deployments of AI-driven security solutions, including pioneering the implementation of AgentForce AI agents in physical security operations, integrated with autonomous security robots, as well as several other autonomous AI agents. His vision positions physical security not as a legacy function, but as a strategic technology discipline that protects the enterprise while driving operational excellence through intelligent automation. Prior to Salesforce, White served as Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Gap Inc., where he orchestrated a comprehensive transformation of the company’s global security posture. He developed industry-leading business continuity frameworks and emergency preparedness protocols while spearheading Gap’s sustainability strategy, integrating socially and environmentally responsible practices into core business operations.

White exemplifies values-driven leadership through his commitment to diversity, equity, and community empowerment. He chairs the Diversity Committee for the East Bay Parks Foundation and serves on both the Year Up Bay Area Board and East Bay Regional Parks Foundation Board, championing inclusive access, economic mobility, and environmental stewardship.

Attend the keynote today at 9 a.m. at the Main Stage.

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