Houston gave us a night we’ll be talking about for a long time.

Our first outdoor stop of the GRC Your Way Tour couldn’t have been better, perfect weather, a packed space, a DJ, a photo booth, and nonstop conversations with security and compliance leaders across the city.

A standout moment was having Jerich Beason join us to bring the CISO perspective. His insights hit directly on what this movement is all about: maturing GRC without the bloat, the bureaucracy, or the endless checkbox grind.

From automation to GRC Engineering, every conversation carried the same theme, making GRC smarter, simpler, and more effective.

People didn’t just attend — they leaned in. Fresh ideas, real perspectives, and new connections filled the night. Houston was a reminder of why this continues to grow: great people pushing the industry forward and proving GRC doesn’t need to be complicated — just engineered the right way.