Cyber Happy Hour & Panel: Deepfake + Synthetic Media
Dune Security and Reality Defender hosted an evening event at Cooley’s Hudson Yards office featuring networking, cocktails, and a focused panel on the rising enterprise risk of deepfakes and synthetic media.
From cloned executive voices and fake investor pitches to manipulated résumés and synthetic candidates, attackers are exploiting AI-generated content to manipulate insiders and bypass traditional defenses. In fact, recent cases have involved tens of millions lost in single attacks, and Deloitte predicts that deepfake-enabled fraud could cost businesses up to $40 billion by 2027.
Attendees connected with many of NYC’s top technology and security executives to discuss strategies for staying ahead of today’s most sophisticated AI-generated threats. Free drinks and food were included, along with a few special surprises that you can read about in our event recap blog.
Event Agenda
- 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Arrival & Networking Reception
- 6:00 – 6:45 PM | Welcome Remarks + Panel Discussion
- 6:45 – 8:20 PM | Networking & Cocktails + Light Bites
- 8:20 – 8:30 PM | Closing Thank You
Featured Panel Speakers
- David DellaPelle (CEO & Co-Founder, Dune Security)
- Michael Waite (CTO & Co-Founder, Dune Security)
- Ben Colman (CEO & Co-Founder, Reality Defender)
- Alex Lisle (CTO, Reality Defender)


Video Recap
Photo Gallery
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